Saturday vs Sunday

BYU Pick off Rocco Becht 3 times including a Pick 6 to pull away from the Cyclones, outscoring them 24-3 in the second half. This was a complete win for the Cougars including a special teams fumble recovery, the defense sacking Rocco Becht 4 times and getting 6 TFLs.

Bear Bachmeier continued his development throwing for 307 yards 2TDs no INTs. He added another 49 yards on the ground and a TD. 

The Cougars had two receivers go over 100 yards. Parker Kingston had 133 yards and 2 TDs, Chase Roberts had 128 yards. 

This was a complete team win against a good opponent on the road in one of the loudest stadiums in the Big 12.

The Cougars sit atop the Big12 at 8-0 with two massive games coming up against Texas Tech and Cincinnati. They control their own future and look every bit the part of a championship caliber team.

Chargers bounce back from tough loss on a short week dominating the Vikings on Thursday Night Football. LA runs for 207 yards, and holds the Vikings to 34 yards on the ground in a thorough domination of the ground game. Herbert was efficient through the air going 18/25 227 yards and 3TDs. He threw an ill advised pass over the middle that got picked off giving the Vikings a short field for their only TD. The Vikings also got another potential pick 6 taken away during an official review. Regardless, there was no way the Vikings were ever going to win this game. 

The Chargers dominated the Vikings on the ground and through the air. LA had 5 sacks, 7 TFLs, an INT and pressured Wentz all game long. Wentz was in considerable pain and probably shouldn't have played the second half. 

Both teams have been decimated with injuries, the Vikings missing both starting tackles, and a big time playmaker Andrew Van Ginkel among other. 

The Chargers got Joe Alt back which seemed to have made a big difference in the run game as they racked up 207 rushing yards with third string RB Kimani Vidal. Rookie TE Oronde Gadsden got in the action with 5 catches for 77 yards and a TD. 

This was a complete team effort from the Chargers dominating the Vikings in all phases of the game. The Chargers are firmly in the mix for both a division title and a high seed for the playoffs if they can maintain this pace moving into the second half of the season.

The Vikings on the other hand seem to be in the midst of a lost season with mounting injuries, a big question mark at QB, and no answers on defense.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday we talk about the Colts continued dominance and Daniel Jones resurgence as possibly the best player in the NFL. Jonathan Taylor is currently the leading the league in rushing and put up 3TDs against the Chargers. 

Jones threw for 2 TDs no picks, in a surgical dissection of the Charges defense. The Colts defense sacked Herbert 3 times and picked him off twice in a total dominant performance in all phases of the game. 

Right now no team in the NFL is playing better than the Colts, and Daniel Jones is an early MVP favorite. The schedule gets tougher in the second half of the season where the Colts will have the opportunity to prove to their naysayers that they are indeed for real.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday we review the improbable comeback win the Denver Broncos got over The New York Giants. Bo Nix throws for 2TDs and Runs for two more as the Broncos score 33 points in the 4th quarter, after putting up zero points and only 111 yards of offense through the first 3 quarters. 

The Giants were in form control of this game throughout the first 3 quarters and the Broncos struggled to complete even a simple pass. During the epic 4th quarter comeback the Giants offense continued to score, however their defense completely vanished giving up 33 points to lose the game by one point. New York's kicking game was abysmal missing two extra point kicks and the offense also missed a two point conversion which turned out to be the difference in the game. 

Despite a late INT, the Giants offense looked good and the future still looks bright for Dart, Skattebo and company. We can't lay this one entirely at the feet of the players, we think coaching had a lot to do with how loose the Giants defense played in the 4th quarter. It cannot be true that New York suddenly forgot how to play defense, its more likely they were be coached to play a vulnerable style that the Broncos to full advantage of. 

Finally we have to give massive props and credit to Denver for hanging in a game where they looked utterly incompetent for three quarters and maintained a belief that they could still win this game. Regardless of how bad the Giants defense looked in the fourth quarter, Denver still had to put up all of those points to win.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down one of the most inspiring turnarounds of the college football season — UCLA’s dramatic win over Maryland, capped off by Nico Iamaleava’s game-winning drive with 32 seconds left. Despite throwing two interceptions (including a brutal pick-six) and losing a fumble, Nico refused to fold, leading the Bruins to their third straight victory after starting the year 0–4. We dive into how UCLA’s defense has completely transformed under new leadership, why the run game keeps them competitive in every matchup, and how this team’s toughness and belief are reshaping the narrative around UCLA football. It’s not flashy — it’s gritty, physical, and full of heart. The Bruins are officially back.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we dive deep into Vanderbilt’s win over LSU, led by the relentless Diego Pavia, who continues to prove he’s one of the toughest and most complete quarterbacks in college football. Vanderbilt ran for 239 yards, dominated time of possession, and never trailed after the second quarter — all while Pavia showcased the perfect blend of decision-making, mobility, and grit that has redefined what Vanderbilt football looks like. We break down why this isn’t the same Vandy program you remember, how Pavia’s leadership has transformed their identity, and what this means for the SEC playoff race. LSU, meanwhile, looks lost — we unpack what’s gone wrong in Baton Rouge and why the ground might be giving way under Brian Kelly’s Tigers.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down one of the best rivalries in college football — the BYU–Utah Holy War — where true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier led BYU to a 24-14 win with poise, grit, and a linebacker’s mindset. We dive into the play that defined the game — Bachmeier’s fearless third-and-11 touchdown run — and how BYU’s balance of defense, running attack, and physicality is shaping them into a Big 12 contender. We also discuss Utah’s costly penalties, late mistakes, and how the once-dominant trenches for the Utes have finally met their match. From the energy in Provo to the emergence of a new QB star, this episode captures why BYU might be the most fun team to watch in college football this season.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down one of the best games of the Big 12 season — Arizona State’s clutch win over Texas Tech. Sam Leavitt proved once again he’s the most composed quarterback in college football, engineering a 10-play, 75-yard game-winning drive against one of the nation’s toughest defenses. We dive into what makes Levitt so special, why Arizona State looks like a legitimate championship contender, and how Texas Tech’s billion-dollar defense still couldn’t stop the Sun Devils when it mattered most. From the transfer portal arms race to late-game heroics, this one had everything.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down the Falcons’ statement win over the Bills — and Bijan Robinson’s breakout game that might just make him the best running back in the NFL. We talk about how Atlanta’s balanced attack (200+ on the ground, 200+ in the air) made them almost impossible to defend, why Bijan’s vision and patience evoke shades of Walter Payton, and how Drake London quietly dominated from the slot. We also dive into why Michael Penix already looks like a franchise QB, what’s suddenly working for the Falcons’ defensive front, and whether this team could actually hang with Tampa Bay down the stretch. Finally, we look at Buffalo’s growing identity crisis — from missing playmakers to losing the line-of-scrimmage battle — and ask if the Bills are still contenders or just pretenders.

In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down the Cowboys’ statement win and the breakout performance by Rico Dowdle. This was the kind of hard-nosed, balanced football Dallas fans have been waiting for. Dowdle’s running style — patient, physical, and explosive — set the tone for an offense that finally looked complete. We discuss how his emergence changes the Cowboys’ offensive identity, why the defense fed off that energy, and what this could mean for the team going forward. If there was ever a game that showed Dowdle deserves a bigger role, this was it.