The much-anticipated debut of Zach Wilson as BYU’s starting quarterback went as scripted during the Cougars’ 49-23 beatdown of Hawaii at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday. Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney break down Wilson’s game and discuss what his addition to the starting lineup could mean to the Cougars moving forward. The Insiders also explore the Cougars’ bowl outlook, talk recruiting, and take a look at the BYU basketball team. Could this veteran squad make some noise come March?

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Riding a two-game losing streak heading into Saturday’s game against a surprisingly good Hawaii team, talk of a possible change at quarterback has been making the rounds. Is now the time for BYU to give true freshman Zach Wilson a true shot? Cougar Insiders Jeff Call, Dick Harmon and Brandon Gurney debate the pros and cons of such a move. They also discuss what the three-loss Cougars have left to play for as an independent this season, and reminisce about the late Paul James, whose body of work as the “Voice of the Cougars” is second to none.

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Still licking their wounds from a lopsided setback to Washington, things don’t get much easier for the Cougars with 3-1 Utah State coming to Provo for a Friday night tilt. Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney break down all that went wrong against the Huskies, and explore what could go wrong against the Aggies — if BYU is not careful. The Insiders also relive some of the more memorable BYU-Utah State games from days gone by — there have been many — and, with basketball season on the horizon, discuss what Nick Emery’s return might mean to this year’s team.

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Fresh off BYU's stunning upset over Wisconsin, Cougar Insiders Jeff Call, Dick Harmon and Brandon Gurney discuss why the victory may well be the Cougars' biggest in program history (yes, BYU did win a national championship in 1984). They also break down Jeff Grimes' brilliant offensive game plan, reveal two emerging playmakers, and warn against overlooking speedy McNeese State, which will be in town Saturday for a 4 p.m. kickoff at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

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Should the Cougars switch things up at quarterback? Could two or three plays have changed the outcome of BYU’s loss to California? And what chances — if any — do the Cougars have against heavily favored Wisconsin this weekend at Camp Randall? Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon and Jeff Call tackle these questions, talk about BYU’s “unused weapon” and visit with Deseret News columnist Doug Robinson, who can’t understand how former Cougar great Todd Christensen is not a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

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Deseret News writers Jeff Call, Dick Harmon and Brandon Gurney break down BYU's season-opening victory over Arizona, and discuss why it may well be the biggest victory since the Cougars went independent. The Insiders also discuss why signature wins over teams like Arizona (and yes, Utah) are so critical to the Cougars' recruiting efforts and they check in on a couple of hot high school recruits who are off to solid starts. Lastly, they turn their thoughts to the challenge ahead: the Cal Bears. Can the Cougars make it to 2-0?

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Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney run the gamut in this week’s Cougar Insiders podcast, discussing, among other things, Tanner Mangum earning the nod at starting quarterback (not to mention the curious way BYU announced it), the NCAA’s ongoing investigation of the men’s basketball program, and freshman tight end Dallin Holker, who has been turning heads throughout fall camp. Might an NFL career be in the offing once his BYU days are done? They’ll also offer the requisite predictions heading into a new season, which begins Saturday in the desert against Arizona.

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With BYU’s opener at Arizona nearing, the Deseret News’

Cougar Insiders explore fall camp position battles, areas of concern, and a position where the Cougars have surpassed expectations (hint: the big guys who block and catch passes). Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney cover the bases. They also weigh in on the Merril Hoge flap, and — wait for it — make one bold prediction. 

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Cougar Insiders podcast: Mangum or Wilson? That’s not the only quarterback question at BYU.

Two weeks into fall camp and still no starting quarterback. But Deseret News BYU beat writers Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney will tell you that’s not the only quarterback question worth discussing.

What about the merits of keeping the decision under wraps until taking the field in the Cougars’ opener against Arizona? Or the battle for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart? Word is that sleeping on freshman Jaren Hall might be a mistake.

Harmon, Call and Gurney explore these topics and more (top recruits to watch as the prep football season opens this week; who will be manning the center position for the Cougars; and what about all the recruits the Cougars have backed away from during the past 12 months).

All will be discussed and explored in the second installment of the Deseret News’ Cougar Insiders podcast.

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