Cougar Tailgate

BYU was that close to beating Gonzaga but lost again. In this podcast, Cleon and Lauren lament another loss but talk about their favorite moments in this rivalry. And do you want BYU to play Gonzaga once they leave the WCC? Plus, Pepperdine'sBrock Reisler talks about the Competing With Purpose blog.

It's time for the first annual Cougar Tailgate Football-y Awards. But with no budget for prizes or sound effects, it might be the last awards show. Lauren and Cleon hand out prizes of no value for the best offensive plays, best defensive plays, the most memorable off-the-field moment, and the best threads. Later in the show, Erin Livingston of the Women's Volleyball team joins and talks about how this season brought growth and development for everyone and why she's watched Vampire Diaries so many times.

What are BYU fans' hopes for the New Mexico Bowl against SMU? Lauren and Cleon discuss what they hope for in the game and the biggest game-changing plays in BYU's bowl history. Plus, former Cougar head basketball coach Steve Cleveland gets you ready for the BYU/Utah rivalry basketball game by reliving what it's like coaching in the classic game.

BYU Football is headed to the New Mexico Bowl to face off against the SMU mustangs. Lauren and Jason Shepherd like the matchup. They also talk about what Big 12 teams they want to see come to Provo next season. Then, Creighton guard and Utah County native Evan Young joins the podcast to talk about why he hopes to play against BYU this weekend in Las Vegas. And BYU women's basketball player Nani Falatea talks about growing up in Ute country before their weekend matchup against Utah.

Breckin Mozingo was BYU's top goal scorer for the women's soccer team, but she was still nervous when she kicked a PK in the Cougar's NCAA tournament match against Stanford. Mozingo shares how she overcame her anxiety and what's next for this talented soccer squad. Also, in this podcast, Lauren and Cleon react to Ilaisa Tuiaki resigning as BYU football's defensive coordinator, the Cougars crushing the Cardinal at Stanford in football, and how BYU's basketball teams are fairing early in the season.

BYU's final regular season game comes against Stanford, just one of many teams BYU has faced from the Pac 12. In this podcast, Lauren and Cleon recount some of the most memorable matchups against the "Conference of Champions." Troy Clardy of the TreeCast podcast also joins the show to talk about what's ailing the once-mighty Cardinal football team. And which bowl game will BYU be invited to? It's all about the location.

BYU Football only needs one win to become bowl eligible. But their opponent, Utah Tech, is just happy they get to play a team like BYU. The Trailblazers started as a junior college and are now playing Division 1 FCS football. Ken Beazer, the school's executive director of intercollegiate athletics, says playing against the Cougars does wonders for his team's image. But how many more FCS teams should BYU play in the future? Lauren and Cleon get into it on the podcast. Plus, former Cougar QB Marc Lyons talks about Edwards Stadium before it expanded 40 years ago. And cross country runner Brandon Garnica stops by to talk about running, unicycling, and playing Fortnite.

This week's podcast is all about some of the upcoming winter sports. Okay, Lauren and Cleon do talk a bit about whether or not they are believers in the BYU football team after their win at Boise State. Then the two dive into women's basketball with junior forward Lauren Gustin. Later in the show, assistant gymnastics coach Brogan Evanson explains how the Big12 will affect their team and what to expect from this year's team.

BYU's and Boise State's football teams are going in different directions. And after playing for 11-straight seasons, this newish rivalry is also going in a different direction as the Cougars head to the Big 12. BJ Rains of Bronco Nation News joins the podcast to talk about why this has been a successful series between the two teams and which Power 5 conference would be the best fit for Boise State.

It's been 50 years since BYU hired LaVell Edwards as the head football coach. And what a legacy he has left on and off the football field. This podcast reflects on Edwards' hiring, great games, and the lives he touched.

Guests:

Gary Sheide - Former BYU Quarterback.

Glen Kozlowski - Former BYU/Chicago Bears wide receiver.