BYU's offense can't take advantage of short fields, scoring only 27 against Stanford. Why we're not too concerned... yet. Plus, the Cougar defense is #2 in the country. Is this BYU's best defense since... 2012? Ever? And our winners and losers from week 2. Were we right about Sam Leavitt and ASU?

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Bear Bachmeier accounts for five of BYU's nine touchdowns against a miserable Portland State team. We break down the good and some bad from his seven first half possessions. Will BYU be ranked in this week's AP poll? Tosh and Jake debate. And our winners and losers from week one of the college football season.

BYU opens up a 43.5-point favorite against Portland State. Can and will the Cougars cover the spread? Plus, Iowa State vs Kansas State from Ireland doesn't disappoint and Kansas shows out against Fresno State -- are we sleeping on Jalon Daniels? And Ryder Lyons puts up video game numbers for Folsom against his rival Grant. We break down his best plays.

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Matt Sanders (CEO) and Scott Stevens (CMO) of Waypoint join the Loyal Cougars Podcast to talk about what they're doing to make it easier for BYU fans to contribute to BYU Athletics while participating in something they already do -- travel. Plus, Matt and Scott give us their thoughts on revenue share and their takeaways from this years NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) conference.

BYU has all but named Bear Bachmeier its starting quarterback. Is the true freshman ready for the big stage? Or is BYU throwing him to the wolves too early? Plus, Fox Sports released a head-scratching all-136 team ranking. Where does BYU fall? Plus, our early preview of Cincinnati and UCF. How will BYU end the season? Tosh and Jake break it all down.

BYU heads into the third week of fall camp without a clear favorite at the QB position. Should ARod have prepared better for a situation like this? Plus, TCU comes to Provo for the first time since 2009. Are the Horned Frogs a legitimate contender with a returning quarterback and high-powered passing attack? And AJ Dybantsa goes viral. What does his impact look like off the court? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break it all down.

According to Joe Wheat, BYU's defense recorded seven interceptions during week one of fall camp. Are we excited about the defense or concerned about the offense, and specifically the quarterback situation? Plus, an early preview of Texas Tech. Are the Red Raiders the toughest opponent on BYU's schedule? And overreacting to BYU Basketball's Uncut summer workouts video.

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BYU basketball is the hottest ticket in town and some Cougar Club donors are upset with their options. Is there anything BYU should do to ensure all donors have access to season tickets? Or is it just a sign of success? Plus, PFF previews BYU football, picking the Cougars to win fewer than 6.5 games. Fair or foul? And our early preview of Iowa State. Are the Cyclones going to be better or worse in 2025? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break it all down.

Utah heads to LES this year looking for its first win against BYU since 2019. Should BYU be worried about New Mexico transfer quarterback Devon Dampier? Plus, Jake Retzlaff commits to Tulane. Can he win the starting job with a little over a month to go before the season starts? And ranking the top position groups in the Big 12. Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh debate on this week's episode of the Loyal Cougars Podcast.

Keanu Tanuvasa got a lot of criticism during the Big 12's media days for a quote he didn't actually say. What's the deal with Utah fans? Plus, BYU adds a handful of players to its growing list of 2026 football commits. What is Kalani Sitake and company doing right? And an early preview of Arizona. Can BYU repeat its blowout performance against the Wildcats? Brandon Gurney joins the show to break it all down.