Few BYU Football players have achieved as much both on and off the field as Tanner Wall. As a captain of the BYU defense, an MBA student, a mentor for BYU Pathways, and an Academic All-American, how does he manage to balance it all? And how did a self-described “little guy” go from walk-on to leading one of the top defenses in college football? Find out in this episode of Deep Blue.

BYU Football's Cody Hagen is hoping to turn his track speed into being a deep threat for the Cougars' wide receiver corps. In this edition of practice chats, listen to how he felt about his first season after his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his goal of becoming a primary target on offense.

Reggie Frischknecht was a star at the Junior College level, but he knew his college football career had more in store. With no initial offers from Power Four schools, how did he know he'd find a team to play for? Hear the story of how he became a BYU Cougar on Deep Blue's Practice Chats.

In this edition of Practice Chats on Deep Blue, we talk with BYU linebacker Choe Bryant-Strother. Hear him discuss what it's like being brothers with an NBA champion and having a name no one pronounces correctly on the first try.

In this edition of Practice Chats on Deep Blue, we talk with new BYU football defensive end Hunter Clegg. Why did he choose to transfer to BYU after his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and what were most the impactful lessons he learned while serving? Find out on this edition of Practice Chats.

Former BYU Football wide receiver Neil Pau’u has gone from college football star to NFL prospect to receiver’s coach. He’s learned a lot from the ups and downs of life on and off the field of play, including being sidelined for an entire season. What helped him turn things around after nearly losing it all? In this episode of Deep Blue, hear Neil's story of resilience and redemption.

John Bytheway didn’t set out to become one of the most recognized voices in Latter-day Saint media—so how did a summer job at EFY, a borrowed guitar, and a surprise cassette recording spark a decades-long career in teaching and inspiring youth? And how has his love for BYU sports and scripture come together in unexpected ways? Find out how John discovered his voice, embraced the joy of the gospel, and became a trusted influence for generations of students and families.

We dive into the Deep Blue archive to bring this fascinating interview with former BYU gymnast and Cougar gymnastics coach Guard Young. Young never thought he would return to Provo after BYU eliminated the men's gymnastics team back in 2000. The Olympic silver medalist was successfully coaching men's gymnastics at the University of Oklahoma when he got the call to return to Provo. So, why did he return?

Jaren Hall didn’t just follow in his father’s and brother’s footsteps for BYU Football—he carved out his own legacy as a quarterback for the Cougars. So, how did he grow into the latest Cougar QB to make it to the NFL? And what role did faith, family, and injuries play in shaping the kind of leader he became? In this podcast episode, find out how Jaren balanced football, baseball, and life off the field—and how he stayed grounded through the pressure of being BYU’s QB1.

Westin Wilson spent years chasing a UFC dream that always seemed just out of reach—so how did a prompting at a gas station, a self-defense seminar for a youth camp, and years of relentless work finally lead him to the Octagon? And how did his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, family, and faith keep him grounded? Find out how this BYU alum silenced doubters and turned a long-shot dream into reality on the sport’s biggest stage.