Tanner Wall’s journey at BYU is one of the most underrated stories in college football.

From walking on… to nearly getting cut… to becoming a team captain and now an NFL prospect. In this episode of Faith Huddle, Tanner opens up about the reality of a walk-on at BYU, switching positions, the mindset that helped him overcome adversity, and life beyond football. This is the REAL story behind the journey, the setbacks, the faith, and the mindset that changed everything for him.

Chapters:

1:17 Tanner Wall’s BYU Journey Begins

3:22 Preparing for the NFL and Pro Day Pressure

4:47 Who BYU Turned Him Into

5:45 Becoming More Than Just an Athlete

6:40 Leadership and Identity Shift

7:19 The Realities of a Walk-On

9:07 Survival Story

10:47 He Was Almost CUT…

12:16 Position Switch That Changed Everything

13:57 From Depth Chart to Starter in Months

14:08 Injury Setback

18:14 Why He Chose BYU Over Scholarships

23:30 “Bet On Yourself”

28:06 The Future of Walk-Ons

30:31 The Legacy He Wants to Leave

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What starts as a laid-back cookout turns into one of the most real conversations you’ll hear from a BYU basketball player.

In this episode of Life Beyond the Three, we step inside the kitchen with BYU athlete Dawson Baker as he walks through his mindset heading into the season, team dynamics, and the devastating moment he tore his ACL — a moment he says he knew instantly could change everything, all while serving up some delicious baby back ribs.

From breaking down shooting analytics and team culture to opening up about pain, recovery, barbecue rubs, and purpose, this episode blends basketball, life lessons, and raw honesty in a way you rarely see.

Chapters:

0:00 Cooking Ribs

1:55 Season Expectations & Bigger Role

4:00 Confidence Shift

8:00 Transfer Portal Reality

11:20 The ACL Moment

16:30 Recovery and Next Steps

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What would make a top college football player leave Stanford for BYU?

In this powerful episode of Faith Huddle, BYU offensive lineman Zak Yamauchi shares his unbelievable journey—from Bishop Gorman to Stanford… to a life-changing decision guided by faith.

But just days after transferring, everything changed.

From a devastating injury to a deeper understanding of purpose, patience, and trusting God’s timing—this is more than a football story. It’s about faith under pressure.

Chapters:

0:00 The Decision That Shocked Everyone

2:35 From Stanford to BYU

4:30 The Prayer That Changed Everything

5:50 Leaving Stanford Behind

11:30 Mission, Injury & Trusting God’s Timing

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BYU just landed a 7-footer… and his story is different. In this episode of Life Beyond the 3, BYU commit Will Openshaw breaks down his journey from being overlooked to earning a Big 12 opportunity — and why he believes his best basketball is still ahead of him.

From growing up in Provo with a massive family, to grinding through AAU without major hype, to finally getting the call from BYU… this is a story about patience, development, believing in dreams, and betting on yourself.

Chapters:

0:00 The 7-Foot BYU Commit Nobody Expected

1:00 Growing Up in Provo + Family Background

3:00 “I Wasn’t That Good…” (Late Bloomer Story)

7:20 Recruitment Battle: BYU vs Stanford vs UVU

10:00 Why He Chose BYU (Coach + Vision)

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BYU safety Raider Damuni joins Faith Huddle for a powerful conversation about faith, football, family, pressure, injury, marriage, and trusting God through every season of life. From growing up in Kula, Maui, to moving to Utah, serving a Tongan-speaking mission in Oakland, and chasing his dream of playing in the NFL, Raider opens up about what has shaped him on and off the field.Raider shares what it was like growing up in Hawaii, being raised in a strong Polynesian family, and making the adjustment from Maui to Utah at a young age. He talks about how living both inside and outside Utah shaped his perspective on faith, why his upbringing gave him a strong foundation, and how his family legacy continues to influence the way he lives and competes today.Raider also speaks honestly about serving a mission at a time when he still had big football dreams, and how that experience changed the way he views God’s plan for his life. He explains how his mission taught him that if something is meant for him, no detour, delay, or sacrifice can take it away. That mindset became even more important later when he faced the reality of pressure, expectations, injuries, and the emotional weight of playing football at BYU.This conversation also dives into one of the most relatable topics for athletes and young adults alike: the pressure of trying to live up to expectations. Raider reflects on how difficult his early time at BYU could be, how he struggled internally when he felt like he wasn’t meeting the standard he set for himself, and what helped him find peace, balance, and confidence again. He talks about learning to stop basing everything on performance, finding joy in the game again, and realizing that football is best played when it comes from freedom, trust, and purpose.Raider also shares insight into the role his wife has played in his growth, why marriage brought greater stability and direction into his life, and how leadership at BYU doesn’t always have to come from being the loudest person in the room. Sometimes leadership is consistency. Sometimes leadership is service. Sometimes leadership is simply being steady in your faith and dependable in the way you show up every day.This is a conversation about much more than football. It’s about identity, spiritual discipline, family legacy, service, adversity, and what it means to play for something bigger than yourself. If you are a BYU fan, subscribe to the channel for more conversations like this.Chapters:0:00 Raider Damuni on choosing a mission over the NFL dream0:48 Welcome to Faith Huddle with BYU safety Raider Damuni2:50 Growing up in Maui and moving to Utah7:02 Is it harder to live the faith in Utah?10:08 Building his own legacy beyond his father17:02 Raider’s Tongan-speaking mission in Oakland19:13 The pressure of playing at BYU after high expectations30:22 Injuries, faith, and trusting God’s planIf you’re a BYU fan, athlete, or someone trying to stay grounded through pressure, this conversation is for you.Learn more about our BYU NIL initiative: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/center-street-media-launches-as-byus-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW CENTER STREET MEDIA HERE:► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/centerstmedia?igsh=MXVhZmF6eHNscGVjOA==► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@centerstmedia?_t=8rMO0mDnCVq&_r=1► X | https://x.com/centerstmedia?s=11► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtANVoFwsIYPBPZBEKixXXg► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-street-media/id1779536152► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3krF2xjkvJHsy9JRZXpMZr#BYU #BYUFootball #RaiderDamuni

Kailey Woolston joins Faith Huddle to talk about why she chose BYU, how faith shaped her basketball journey, and what changed when she stepped away to serve a mission.In this episode, Kailey opens up about growing up around BYU, why she originally wanted a different path, how she found peace in choosing BYU, and what it was like navigating pressure as a freshman in the Big 12. She also shares how her mission changed her mindset, why basketball no longer defines her self-worth, and how faith continues to shape the way she plays.Chapters:0:00 Why Kailey Woolston chose BYU1:10 Intro: Faith Huddle welcomes Kailey Woolston4:14 Work ethic, family standards, and personal excellence10:37 The real reason BYU became the right choice19:56 The mission story that changed everything25:31 Transfer portal, coaching change, and trusting God37:18 What Kailey wants people to remember about her legacyLearn more about our BYU NIL initiative: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/center-street-media-launches-as-byus-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW CENTER STREET MEDIA HERE:► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/centerstmedia?igsh=MXVhZmF6eHNscGVjOA==► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@centerstmedia?_t=8rMO0mDnCVq&_r=1► X | https://x.com/centerstmedia?s=11► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtANVoFwsIYPBPZBEKixXXg► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-street-media/id1779536152► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3krF2xjkvJHsy9JRZXpMZr#BYU #Big12 #BYUCougars

Bruce Mitchell joins Faith Huddle to talk about his journey from small-town Utah to BYU football, the position switch that changed his career, and how faith in Jesus Christ has guided him through the highs and lows of the game.In this conversation, Bruce opens up about moving from defensive line to offensive line, learning to trust God in uncertain moments, grinding through the depth chart, and making the most of his opportunity when his number was finally called. He also shares powerful thoughts on BYU culture, marriage, discipline, repentance, and what he wants people to remember about him when his football journey is over.Chapters:0:00 Bruce Mitchell on faith and life direction1:04 Welcome to Faith Huddle with Bruce Mitchell5:19 Bruce’s advice for players asked to switch positions9:24 From 2A football in Oakley to BYU13:33 What drives Bruce to give everything he has19:18 Texas Tech, small mistakes, and lessons learned23:32 How Bruce and Sadie lean on faith together33:55 BYU culture, football, and what Bruce wants rememberedLearn more about our BYU NIL initiative: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/center-street-media-launches-as-byus-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW CENTER STREET MEDIA HERE:► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/centerstmedia?igsh=MXVhZmF6eHNscGVjOA==► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@centerstmedia?_t=8rMO0mDnCVq&_r=1► X | https://x.com/centerstmedia?s=11► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtANVoFwsIYPBPZBEKixXXg► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-street-media/id1779536152► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3krF2xjkvJHsy9JRZXpMZr#BYU #BYUFootball #BruceMitchell #FaithHuddle #CollegeFootball #JesusChrist #LDS #Big12 #OffensiveLine #BYUCougars

Welcome BACK to Faith Huddle! Cougars quarterback Treyson Bourguet shares a story from a time in his life where he felt lost and realized he wanted to go to BYU. He talks about how he is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win, even if it means him being the best backup quarterback in the nation.

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Welcome back to Rise and Lead! Women's cross country head coach Diljeet Taylor joins the show and discusses choosing an untraditional path from her upbringing by pursing a career in professional running, her "gratitude attitude" that has become engrained in her coaching style and the importance of developing her team, not just as athletes, but as people.
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Welcome back to Life Beyond The 3 with Trevin Knell and new co-host Jared McGregor! Bido Ahmed joins the show to unpack his unique basketball journey from Egypt, to professional basketball and then to college, and explains why Big 12 basketball is more physical than the NBA G League.FOLLOW CENTER STREET MEDIA HERE:► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/centerstmedia?igsh=MXVhZmF6eHNscGVjOA==► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@centerstmedia?_t=8rMO0mDnCVq&_r=1► X | https://x.com/centerstmedia?s=11► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtANVoFwsIYPBPZBEKixXXg► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-street-media/id1779536152► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3krF2xjkvJHsy9JRZXpMZr#byubasketball #BYUbasketball #collegebasketball #cougars #ncaa #nba #big12 #provo #byu