The Loyal Cougars Podcast | For BYU Cougars Sports Fans

BYU is still sitting around #23 in NET and KenPom, but the direction of the season is raising real concerns. Jake Edmonds and Jake Hatch debate whether Kevin Young deserves a “pass” this year (and why he might not), then zoom out to what the rest of the season could look like as BYU hits the road for a huge one at Cincinnati.

We also break down what BYU should expect from a Bearcats team built on defense, rebounding, and grinding games into the mud.

BYU took down Iowa State, and AJ Dybantsa put on an absolute show (29/10/9). We break down what the win really means, why BYU’s defense looked different, and the difficult question: does BYU actually look better with Richie out?

Then we zoom out to the remaining schedule. KenPom favors BYU in all four remaining games, so what’s the floor now, and how high can their seed climb with a Big 12 tourney run?

Finally, BYU's spring football roster is out: position surprises, a loaded LB room, a secondary bringing back tons of production, and which newcomers/breakout guys we’re watching.

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Richie Saunders suffered a season-ending ACL tear, ending his BYU career. What does BYU basketball look like without him in the lineup? In this episode, we break down the Cougars’ chances moving forward, how they adjust on both ends of the floor, and which players will need to step up in a big way.

We also take a trip down memory lane and relive the magic of Jimmermania when Jimmer Fredette caught fire and put BYU basketball at the center of the college hoops world.

Plus, we address the news surrounding Parker Kingston's criminal rape allegations and being kicked off the team. What happened and how does it impact BYU's depth and team chemistry?

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Former Kansas State and current BYU linebacker Jake Clifton talks about his decision to transfer to BYU, how he’s acclimating to Provo, who he patterns his game after, and what he hopes to accomplish during his time as a Cougar. Clifton served an LDS mission to Nicaragua — he recounts his experience servicing the people in a small Central American country.

Keba Keita is averaging 5.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game and shooting 57% from the field over the last 7 games. Have injuries derailed his season? Or is there something else? BYU's last five games have revealed some concerning trends. Are we ready to panic? And should Kevin Young go back to the basics of building a team around top LDS and local talent or is PROvo a sustainable recruiting approach? Tosh and Jake break it all down.

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BYU almost digs its way out of another double-digit halftime hole, falling short of a comeback against Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. Richie Saunders with a career-high 33, was he the best player on the floor? Did the game settle the debate of AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson? Should Khadim Mboup be seeing more playing time? We make the case. Plus, previewing a Houston team that may not be as elite defensively as last year, but can still cause fits for the Cougars.

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BYU's miraculous comeback falls short as Rob Wright's potential game-winning shot gets blocked in the final seconds of the Cougars' loss to No. 1 Arizona. Why didn't AJ Dybantsa take the shot? And did BYU show they can actually hang with the most elite teams in the country? Another tough test this week as the Cougars head to Kansas to take on Darryn Peterson and the Jayhawks. Will we finally be able to settle the debate over who is the better freshman? Jake and Tosh break it all down.

BYU hoops loses to Texas Tech despite going on a 16-2 run with AJ Dybantsa on the bench. What worked well during that stretch and why couldn’t the Cougars sustain it when the freshman superstar returned? Is Khadim Mboup the missing piece to BYU’s success off the bench? Can he be the lock down defender BYU needs to have success in the Big 12? Plus, the transfer portal period is over with BYU landing some top talent. Why the Cougars had one of the best transfer portal periods in the Big 12 despite only nine incoming transfers.

BYU escapes Salt Lake City with an 89-84 win over a hot-shooting Utah team at the Huntsman Center. Why are Utah fans so upset at BYU fans for chanting in support of their team during a Morgan Scalley introduction? What did they think was going to happen? Richie Saunders continues to find ways to manufacture points with 6 offensive rebounds, resulting in 11 second chance points for the Cougars. And the Cougars face a tough test this week hosting TCU and heading to Lubbock to take on a red-hot Texas Tech team. Can BYU’s defense handle the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year in JT Toppin? Jake and Tosh break it all down.

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12 players have announced they are running it back with BYU this portal period, despite Jay Hill and Jernaro Gilford exiting for Michigan. What is Kalani doing to retain his best talent? BYU basketball wins its first conference matchup against Kansas State. What we liked and didn't like. And looking ahead to Arizona State and Utah.

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