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Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball
Locked On Cougars podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the BYU Cougars. Hosted by Jake Hatch, the Locked On Cougars podcast provides your daily BYU Cougars fix with Jake’s unique insights and insider information as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things BYU Cougars. From the thrilling games at LaVell Edwards Stadium to hoop heaven’s…
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Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballSEC Coaches EXPOSED Trying to Undermine BYU & Big 12 in College Football Playoff Narrative & Debates | Get Used to Kevin Young Rumors | Happy Trails Bruce Brockbank!
SEC coaches target BYU and the Big 12, arguing the Cougars didn’t deserve their top-12 College Football Playoff ranking after falling to Texas Tech—yet are…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballVENERATED: Kalani Sitake & BYU Football Command RESPECT–What Will Set Them Apart This Fall in Big12? | Utah's Issues Are Lessons Learned | Big 12 Maintains United 24-Team CFP Stance
Kalani Sitake’s impressive rise puts BYU Football’s transformation front and center. Now ranked as high as fifth among top college football coaches by CBS…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Football is Decided Big 12 FAVORITES? Dissecting MAJOR BEEF with SEC in Softball | BIG 12 SQUAD
Texas Tech softball ignites controversy as Jason Williams gets ejected for flipping off Florida Gators fans during a heated Super Regional. Can the Red…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballSURPRISE: BYU Basketball Eyes MASSIVE International Addition | Could a Chinese Big Save Kevin Young? | Khadim Mboup is Small Ball 5 Superstar? | BYU Football Kickoff Times Mark of Respect
BYU men's basketball ramps up their pursuit of a game-changing center, targeting 7-foot-5 Chinese pro Xu Xin as their answer to the pressing need for elite rim…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballPUMP THE BRAKES: BYU's Playoff Dreams at Stake as College Football Playoff Considers Big Expansion
Is a 24-team College Football Playoff the future—or a threat to everything fans love about the sport’s high-stakes drama? Jake Hatch tackles the urgent debate…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballHEISMAN POTENTIAL: Can Bear Bachmeier Deliver BYU Football Another LEGENDARY Quarterback Legacy? | BYU Football Recruiting Taking Next Step(s) | Will Superconferences Include BYU?
Bear Bachmeier’s breakout season has BYU Cougars fans buzzing, as the young quarterback rockets into rarefied air with record-setting numbers reminiscent of…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballNational Media Outlets STUNNED BYU with Favorite Status | BYU Football College Football Playoff-Bound? | Opportunities for Young WR Sans Cody Hagen | Greg Sankey Right About CFP Future?
The BYU Cougars enter unfamiliar territory as power rankings from CBS Sports and John Wilner elevate them to Big 12 favorites. Is this the year Kalani Sitake’s…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball'Give 'Em Hell, Brigham, Give 'Em Hell' | Paying Homage To Vaughn Kimball, Certified BYU Legend & Hero on Memorial Day
BYU fans know the phrase, but do they truly grasp the powerful legacy behind “Give ’Em Hell, Brigham”? On this special Memorial Day episode, Jake Hatch shines…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballWill BYU Football, Led by Bear Bachmeier, DOMINATE the Big 12 Race? Texas Tech Faces Major CHALLENGE
The Big 12 Conference appears to be wide open and the race for the conference championship could be the most unpredictable yet. With BYU and Texas Tech…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Football’s Recruiting Game UPGRADED to Blue Blood Status With Moa Havili's 'Dream School' Pledge
BYU Football lands a cornerstone for its future defense as prized recruit Maa'imoa "Moa" Havili, Granger High School’s dominant 6’3”, 300-pound defensive…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBig 12 Coaches FEAR Kalani Sitake’s BYU Cougars—CHAMPIONSHIP Run Incoming? | Fan Friday Examining Notre Dame Series, BYU Basketball's Roster Woes & State of BYU Athletics
The BYU Cougars are the talk of the Big 12 after anonymous conference coaches via Athlon Sports anointed Kalani Sitake’s program as the league’s most physical…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBrendan Sorsby Fighting NCAA & Will Play in 2026? | How this impacts BYU Football | BIG 12 SQUAD
Texas Tech’s postseason dreams hang in the balance as Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA eligibility battles mental health claims and strict gambling rules. Are the Red…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballSHREWD MOVE: BYU Adds John Sanders to Quarterback Room, Filling Depth & Eyeing Future Big 12 IMPACT
The BYU Cougars solidify their quarterback depth by securing junior college talent John Sanders, raising the stakes in Provo’s competitive QB room. Is this a…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Cougars’ NIL Prowess FAILING as Boosters’ Bold Claims FALL Apart? | Kevin Young's Roster Issues as Centers Elude Them | Moa Havili & John Sanders Give BYU Football Two Recruiting Wins
Panic is spreading through the BYU men's basketball program’s fanbase as the Cougars strike out on another crucial center. Michael Ružić has chosen LSU over…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballUNVEILED: Has Kalani Sitake MASTERED the Winning Big 12 Formula With Bear Bachmeier & His Ascension?
Big 12 quarterbacks are set to redefine the conference’s identity, as a new wave of talent and competition brings both excitement and uncertainty to the…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU's Faith-Driven REFUSAL to Take Millions in Private Equity Money—Will it Preserve Their LEGACY? | Big 12 Boast Strong QB Contingent Led by Bear Bachmeier | Who Will Win Big 12 This Fall?
Big 12 football stuns the college sports scene as major programs—BYU, Colorado, Texas Tech, and others—reject a $30 million private equity lifeline, sparking…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballREDEMPTION: Keanu Tanuvasa Commits to TRANSFORMING BYU's Defensive Front Alongside Justin Kirkland
BYU Football looks to make waves in the Big 12, driven by a reenergized defensive line led by Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland. Could this be the year that…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballMassive VOID Left With BYU's Wide Receiver Departures | Who Will Rise Up for BYU & Steal the Limelight? | Jojo Phillips, Kyler Kasper, Cody Hagen & Tei Nacua Headline Wide-Open Unit
The BYU football program's wide receiver room enters a season-defining crossroads as Josiah “Jojo” Phillips is challenged to become the offense’s game-changer…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballWhy Kalani Sitake NEVER WANTED to Leave BYU & Remains Committed to Leading BYU Football to CFP Glory | Keanu Tanuvasa Expects Big Season Ahead
Kalani Sitake's commitment to BYU football just sent shockwaves through Cougar Nation. Despite tempting overtures from Penn State and eye-popping contract…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballNIL SHORTAGE: BYU Baseball’s Program AT-RISK—How a Lack of Investment is HURTING Program's Fortunes
The BYU Cougars and Utah Utes baseball and softball programs are reaching a turning point as financial realities and shifting priorities could threaten their…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU's Bear Bachmeier Receives UNREAL Endorsement From Rival Coach & Sets Stage For Big Season Ahead | Fan Friday Squad Talking BYU Football, Basketball & Brian Santiago
BYU Cougars’ quarterback Bear Bachmeier draws national attention as former Utah head coach Ron McBride boldly declares him “in a league by himself”—even…
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BIG 12 SQUAD - Big 12 REJECTS $30 MILLION | How this impacts BYU
Big 12 teams unanimously reject Brett Yormark’s $30 million private equity offer—does this signal deeper issues within the conference’s financial strategy? The…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballWill BYU Football’s Veteran Defensive Tackles Lead EMERGENCE as Big 12’s Top Defensive Line FORCE this Year? | Keanu Tanuvasa ＆Justin Kirklan Form Elite Tandem
The BYU Cougars claim their defensive tackle duo of Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland could be the most dominant in the Big 12—a bold assertion that sets the…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballAre the BYU Cougars DESTINED to DOMINATE the Big 12 This Season? One Expert Believe They Are Capable | Kevin Young Makes More BYU Hoops History | Lee Cummard Flexing Recruiting Prowess
The BYU Cougars defy long-standing media skepticism as Jon Wilner—once known for downgrading BYU—now ranks them atop his Big 12 power rankings, signaling a…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballUNWAVERING: BYU Cougars Stun Big 12 by REFUSING $30 Million RedBird Private Equity Deal – Here’s Why
Brigham Young University’s principled stand against debt is sending shockwaves through the Big 12’s financial playbook as RedBird Capital offers a…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Basketball Fans RALLY Behind AJ Dybantsa—Will Jazz SACRIFICE Everything & Get Him in NBA Draft? | Why Are Big 12 Schools Bailing on Private Equity Offer? | Why Do BYU Baseball & Softball Struggle?
Utah Jazz face a pivotal moment as the NBA Draft approaches, with AJ Dybantsa emerging as the potential hometown hero BYU basketball fans are desperate to see…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBear Bachmeier’s BIG IMPACT on the BYU Cougars—Why the Big 12 & College Football Should FEAR What’s Next | Present & Future Under Aaron Roderick Extremely Bright
Bear Bachmeier’s meteoric rise has BYU Cougars fans buzzing with visions of a new golden era at quarterback. After arriving from Stanford and leading BYU to a…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballSPECIAL TEAMS SHAKEUP: Can BYU’s Specialists STEP UP & PERFORM With Complete & Total Roster OVERHAUL
Special teams could define BYU Football’s season as the Kalani Sitake and the BYU Cougars undergo a near-total transformation in this crucial third phase of…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballURGENCY: BYU Basketball’s Big Men Search INTENSIFIES With Arizona’s Depth EXPOSING BYU's Roster Woes
The Arizona Wildcats’ dominant frontcourt sets them apart—are thye the archetype and model for BYU men's basketball to follow? Jake Hatch & Leif Thulin dissect…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballCould BYU Football’s Dynamic Duo RUIN Each Other’s Awards Hopes This Season? | Fan Friday Squad Show Talking BYU Basketball, Football & USU Series
The BYU Cougars’ national championship hopes face a fascinating twist as two offensive stars vie for major hardware—but could their dominance actually hurt…
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BIG 12 SQUAD - Private Equity Deals are TAKING OVER the Big 12 | How this affects BYU
Big 12 powerhouses rethink private equity as BYU and Houston reject RedBird Capital’s $30 million offer—could financial strategy shape the new conference…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballPLAYOFF OVERLOAD? BYU Cougars' Playoff Dreams EXPLODE as College Football Debates 24-Team Expansion
College Football Playoff expansion takes center stage as a proposed 24-team format raises questions about the sport’s competitive future. Is this massive…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Basketball POWER PLAY Over Utah State Scheduling a GENIUS MOVE or Total Mistake? Basketball Rivalry Renewed
The BYU Cougars are renewing their fierce rivalry with the Utah State Aggies, but the much-anticipated basketball series comes with a twist: no true…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballJosh Pate: BYU "Didn't Really Win ANYTHING" Last Year - Kalani Sitake & BYU Football Get Challenged | BYU & USU Re-Ignite Hoops Series | BYU Specialists Must Deliver This Fall
The BYU Cougars find themselves at a pivotal crossroads, with national eyes on Kalani Sitake's team as they confront high expectations and pointed criticism…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballGAMECHANGER: BYU Football Recruiting ACCELERATES WIth Another Elite 2027 Commit in Ryan Wooten Jr.
The BYU Cougars make headlines as Ryan Wooten Jr., a highly-rated 6'2", 175-pound defensive back from Jersey City, New Jersey, committed to bringing his…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Cougars & Arizona Wildcats Set for EXPLOSIVE Big 12 Showdown That Will Define Big 12's Season | Tommy Lloyd & Kevin Young's Stark Hoops Contrast
Big 12 supremacy is up for grabs as BYU and Arizona square off in a pivotal Week 2 clash that could dictate the conference’s tone for the entire season. Will…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballKevin Young & BYU Basketball's Center Crisis EXPOSED by Yet Another Missed Target | BYU Football Adds Elite Ryan Wooten Jr. | BYU Baseball Collapsing
The BYU men's basketball program's search for a starting center intensifies as another high-profile target, Obinna Ekezie Jr., opts for Louisville, adding…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballUNDISPUTED: Will BYU Star LJ Martin Become the GREATEST Running Back in BYU Football History? | Legacy, Records & Good Locker Room Vibes Abound
BYU running back LJ Martin stands on the edge of history, poised to become the BYU football program’s all-time leading rusher while also carrying the title of…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballHas NIL CHAOS Shattered Any Hopes for FCS Schools Like Utah Tech Facing BYU Cougars? Transfer Portal
Utah Tech is set for a high-stakes football campaign, launching their season with a daunting schedule highlighted by a marquee clash against BYU. Trailblazers…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU Football’s Path to Big 12 SUPREMACY Cleared by Texas Tech QB TURMOIL? It's Bear Bachmeier's Time to Shine!
The BYU Cougars stand on the brink of Big 12 history, poised to make consecutive championship game appearances while traditional powers stumble. With Texas…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballDarkhorse Figure May Define BYU Football’s Season | LJ Martin’s Thoughts on His Legacy | Backup(s) Who Could SHOCK Cougar Nation
As the BYU Cougars brace for a pivotal campaign as all eyes turn to Sione Moa—the under-the-radar linchpin whose health could tilt the balance of the entire…
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BIG 12 SQUAD - The Brendan Sorsby Gambling SCANDAL | What this means for BYU
Texas Tech faces a major setback as star quarterback Brendan Sorsby is caught in a gambling controversy, casting doubt on his Big 12 future. Will Sorsby suit…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballNONSTARTER: BYU Cougars REJECT Big 12 Private Capital Deal—What This Means for Brett Yormark’s Plan | Utah Tech Trailblazers Coach Lance Anderson Previews BYU Football Season-Openers
The BYU Cougars turn heads by refusing the Big 12 Conference’s bold Redbird Capital partnership, raising serious questions about the future of private capital…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballWill NCAA's New 5-for-5 Rule Alter BYU Basketball’s HOPES? Kevin Young's Transfer Portal Strategy | Parker Kingston's Situation Remains Messy for BYU Football | Kihei Akina Shining at Big 12 Championships
The NCAA’s radical “5 for 5” eligibility proposal has BYU Cougars fans buzzing—could this streamlined approach provide an answer to the Cougars’ recruitment…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballWIDE OPEN: BYU Football Eyes Big 12 Title as Brendan Sorsby Betting Scandal SHAKES Texas Tech Hopes | Who Won Holy War Spring? | Will BYU or Utah's Portal Class Delivers Next Season?
The Big 12 championship race takes a shocking turn as Brendan Sorsby’s betting scandal threatens Texas Tech’s QB1 status, creating a seismic opportunity for…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballDRAFT MOMENTUM? BYU Football Eyeing NFL Draft SHAKEUP | Will Kalani Sitake’s Stars BREAKOUT in 2027?
The BYU Cougars’ NFL Draft prospects are heating up, fueling hopes for a transformative year that could put Provo on the professional football map. With…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballREVEALED: Kevin Young TARGETS Obinna Ekezie Jr.—Future of BYU Basketball Center Position in BALANCE? | Future pf BYU Football in NFL Draft is Bright! | BYU Baseball & Golf Chase Postseason Fates
BYU Basketball is on the brink of a bold youth movement, placing its center hopes on five-star prodigy Obinna Ekezie Jr. The 17-year-old, who plans to…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballLEVEL UP: BYU Football Recruiting PROVES Big 12 Status Paying Off With ELITE Talent Upgrades Inbound | BYU Baseball Alumnus Dan Johnson Joins Fan Friday
BYU football stuns the recruiting world by securing a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Jeremiah Williams, a top-300 prospect out of Tustin High…
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BIG 12 SQUAD - The Big 12's NIL ARMS RACE | How it's impacting BYU
Big 12 basketball’s NIL arms race intensifies as Oklahoma State and West Virginia surge past BYU and Texas Tech with headline-grabbing transfer portal moves…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballSLEPT ON: Why LJ Martin & Bear Bachmeier Will DOMINATE in Big 12 for BYU Football | Big Season Ahead for Kalani Sitake & BYU Cougars? | Transfer Portal Impact Players
The BYU football program;s 2026 football campaign is loaded with intrigue as rising quarterback Bear Bachmeier preps for a potential breakout in his sophomore…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBREAKOUT: Colin Chandler Set to DOMINATE in Kevin Young & BYU’s Offense | Will He Explode in Year 1?
BYU Basketball fans have reason to be excited as Collin Chandler returns home from Kentucky, ready to redefine his game under head coach Kevin Young…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballMOMENTUM: BYU Basketball, Kevin Young’s Success IMPACTS Rob Wright III, CJ Rosser & BYU's Recruiting | BYU Targets Anton Bonke in Transfer Portal | Kennard Davis Jr.'s Legal Situation Resolves
BYU Basketball’s recruiting stock is soaring as elite prospects take notice of Kevin Young’s transformational influence in Provo. Top 2027 recruit CJ Rosser…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballPOWER MOVE: BYU Eyeing Julius Halaifonua Transfer, Aims to Secure ELITE Big Man for Upcoming Season
BYU Basketball zeroes in on Georgetown’s 7-foot, 260-pound sophomore Julius Halaifonua as a marquee transfer portal target. With proven Power 5…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballWill College Football Elitism CRUSH BYU’s Playoff Aspirations This Season? BYU Faces Uphill CFP Climb | Collin Chandler Rising Under Kevin Young? | BYU Needs Julius Halaifonua Transfer Portal Addition?
The BYU Cougars are once again fighting for the respect and recognition they’ve earned on the gridiron. Despite an impressive 23-4 record over the past two…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballBYU's Hot Pursuit of Luigi Suigo Could TRANSFORM the Center Position for BYU Basketball & Kevin Young's Program
BYU Basketball zeroes in on 7'2" center prospect Luigi Suigo, whose rare mix of size, mobility, and EuroLeague experience has put him at the very top of Kevin…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballNBA FACTORY: BYU Basketball & Kevin Young RELOAD With Bruce Branch III as Next SUPERSTAR | Luigi Suigo Emerges as Prime Center Prospect | Another 'Jane-rational' Showing
BYU men's basketball eyes another leap as Bruce Branch III dazzles at the Jordan Brand Classic, posting a dominant double-double and fueling talk of a third…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballCHAMPIONSHIP MINDSET: Will BYU Football DELIVER a Natty to Provo? Andrew Gentry Declares BYU Capable
BYU Football is on a mission for greatness as right tackle Andrew Gentry, a national champion with Michigan, joins forces with Kalani Sitake and the Cougars to…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballREJECTED: BYU Cougars Take a Stand Against Private Equity—Brian Santiago’s Bold Vision REVEALED | BYU Football Recruiting Continues Rise Along With BYU Baseball | Dave Bevan Joins Fan Friday
The BYU Cougars double down on their distinct identity, refusing to chase the private equity deals now reshaping college sports finances. BYU athletic…
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BIG 12 SQUAD - The Big 12's RIDICULOUS Schedule Exposed | What this means for BYU
Big 12 football faces fan backlash as Texas Tech gets two Saturday games stripped, with a marquee matchup against Houston moved to Friday night. The Big 12…
Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballRobert Wright III STAYS PUT! Why He Spurned Mark Pope & Kentucky for BYU | Jake Wahlin Returns Home | Keving Young's Remaining Transfer Portal Needs
Welcome into a massive "Commitment Edition" of Locked On Cougars with your host Jake Hatch. We lead off today’s show with a definitive statement from the…