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Host Jake Edmonds talks all things BYU sports, with a hefty dose of fan-driven content

  1. 4d ago

    BYU DOMINATED Iowa State… So Why Was It Only 24-10? | Notre Dame Preview

    BYU won 24-10, but the final score doesn't tell the whole story. The Cougars piled up 506 yards of offense while holding Iowa State to just 200 — including a staggering 49 yards for the Cyclones in the first half. So why wasn't this a blowout? Jake Edmonds and Hema Heimuli break down BYU's dominant performance, Bear Bachmeier's historic dual-threat day, and the concerning short-yardage struggles that could become a problem without LJ Martin. Plus, what should BYU do about its punt return issues, and should the Cougars take more shots downfield? Then, it's on to a massive showdown with Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are one of the nation's best teams, and BYU will need to be at its best to pull off the upset. In this episode: BYU DOMINATED the numbers: 506 total yards to Iowa State's 200 Bear Bachmeier's monster game: 329 passing yards and 109 rushing yards in a historic performance A short-yardage problem? BYU struggled to convert key third- and fourth-down opportunities Special teams concerns: Tiger Bachmeier's two muffed punts and what BYU should do next Standout defenders: Tre Alexander and Keanu's impact against Iowa State Notre Dame preview: Can BYU slow down quarterback CJ Carr and one of the country's most complete teams? College GameDay comes to town: What it means for BYU and BYUtv Did BYU show enough against Iowa State to give you confidence heading into Notre Dame, or are the short-yardage struggles a major red flag? Let us know in the comments! Like the video, subscribe for more BYU football coverage, and leave a review to support the show.

  2. Oct 5

    What Is BYU’s Ceiling Without LJ Martin? Are the Cougars REALLY a Top-10 Team?

    BYU survived TCU in one of the strangest wins of the season — putting up just 216 total yards and 62 passing yards while the defense came up huge. But with LJ Martin and Sione Moa gone, what is the ceiling for this BYU team? Jake and Tosh break down the wild TCU win, whether Bear Bachmeier has regressed as a passer, and whether Aaron Roderick got too conservative in the rain. Plus: should BYU lean more on Journey Tonga? Is Preston Rex ready for a bigger role? And how high can the Cougars realistically climb? Then we look ahead to Iowa State, including Aiden Flora, QB Jaylen Raynor, and the keys to another Big 12 win. Plus: BYU is now ranked No. 8. Is a College GameDay trip to Provo actually becoming a possibility? Who should the celebrity picker be? 🔵 Can BYU stay in the Top 10? 🔵 What is the ceiling without LJ Martin? 🔵 Has Bear regressed? 🔵 Can BYU shut down Iowa State? 🔵 Is College GameDay coming to Provo? Subscribe to the Loyal Cougars Podcast for BYU football analysis, reactions, previews, and everything happening around the Cougars.

  3. Sep 28

    Is Texas Tech Losing Its Shine? Big 12 Power Rankings After Week 4.

    Texas Tech entered the season as a Big 12 favorite, but offensive inconsistency and Will Hammond’s struggles are raising questions. Meanwhile, Utah looks like an offensive juggernaut, and BYU may be the conference’s most complete team. Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh reset the Big 12 power rankings, identify the contenders and pretenders, and debate whether the conference is closing the gap with the SEC and Big Ten. Plus, they preview BYU’s trip to Fort Worth and explain what the Cougars must do to beat TCU.

  4. Sep 22

    AP Voter FORGETS about BYU? Recapping an explosive performance against Colorado State.

    How does an AP voter rank BYU in the top 15 one week, leave the Cougars off his ballot the next, then block fans who criticize it? Jake Edmonds and Jake Hatch break down the bizarre AP Poll blunder before revisiting BYU’s explosive win over Colorado State. LJ Martin ran for 176 yards and three touchdowns, Legend Glasker continued his historic freshman season, and the Cougars piled up 559 yards of offense—but did the second-half struggles reveal any reason for concern? Plus, the injuries and storylines to watch during the bye week as BYU prepares for a tough stretch against TCU, Iowa State, and Notre Dame.

  5. Sep 7

    Are We Overreacting or is Legend Glasker BYU’s Best WR? Utah Tech Takeaways + Arizona Preview

    Legend Glasker turned five touches into 81 yards and three touchdowns against Utah Tech. Is the breakout receiver ready to replace Parker Kingston’s production—and could he already be BYU’s best weapon out wide? Jake and Tosh break down BYU’s 521-yard offensive performance, the depth of the Cougars’ running back room, Bear Bachmeier’s efficient night, Cannon DeVries’ explosive return game and the impact of Raider Damuni’s injury. Plus, was Michigan’s last-second clock review legitimate, should BYU fans root for Kyle Whittingham, and can Noah Fifita and Arizona end the Cougars’ five-game winning streak in the series? Subscribe to The Loyal Cougars Podcast for weekly BYU football discussion, analysis and unapologetic Cougar takes.

  6. Sep 1

    BYU Head Coach and AD Reporting to the Same Guy? Is the Athletic Department Structure Just Outdated?

    BYU announced a restructuring of its athletics department last week with football head coach Kalani Sitake now reporting to vice president Keith Vorkink instead of the athletic director Brian Santiago. Is there a world where this conflict comes to a positive conclusion or will BYU have to choose one or the other.   Plus, we're officially in week one of the college football season. A quick preview of Utah Tech and what has to happen for us to feel good about the game?   And finally, our top 20 in 20 concludes with our full list. If we could re-order our lists, what would we change?   Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment!

  7. Aug 26

    BYU Is charging HOW MUCH for fan experiences? What experiences could Utah charge for?

    BYU is putting a price tag on new game-day experiences—and some of the numbers are hard to believe. We break down what fans can now buy at LaVell Edwards Stadium, whether the prices have gone too far and what Utah’s version of the menu might look like. Plus, we share our biggest takeaways from the final week of fall camp, discuss the latest LES upgrades and preseason award watch lists, and react to Jaxon Kohler choosing BYU over Kentucky and Dallin Hall landing at Utah State.

  8. Aug 17

    Can BYU Realistically Support Elite Level Football and Basketball at the Same Time?

    If BYU had to choose, should more NIL and revenue-sharing resources go toward keeping Kalani Sitake and football competitive—or helping Kevin Young land Jaxon Kohler and build a championship-caliber basketball program? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh debate BYU’s biggest resource-allocation question, assess the latest Kalani/Santiago rumors, and discuss whether CougConnect’s insider coverage creates a conflict of interest. Plus: • Hot takes from BYU football fall camp • The offense’s strong showing in the first scrimmage • Evan Johnson potentially returning kicks • No. 2 in our 20 in 20

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