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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave and Blaine react to BYU Football’s final national rankings and bowl destination after an unforgettable season. The Cougars finish No. 12 in both the AP Poll and CFP rankings — the highest end-of-season CFP ranking in program history. With an 11–2 record and a Big 12 Championship Game appearance, BYU now heads to Orlando for a Pop-Tarts Bowl showdown with No. 22 Georgia Tech on December 27. The hosts break down the matchup, Kalani Sitake’s comments on Bear Bachmeier’s ankle, and why BYU fans should be optimistic despite the 34–7 loss to Texas Tech.

A major headline of the week is Kalani Sitake’s new long-term contract, which includes increased investment in assistant coaches, support staff, and NIL infrastructure — a critical step to sustaining success in the Big 12. Dave and Blaine also review Big 12 postseason assignments, react to Notre Dame declining a bowl matchup with BYU, and discuss the chaos surrounding the expanded CFP seeding. Meanwhile, the show celebrates BYU’s conference honors: Coach of the Year (Sitake), Offensive Player of the Year (LJ Martin), Freshman of the Year (Bear Bachmeier), and multiple Cougars earning First and Second-Team All-Big 12 recognition.

A major announcement on this episode is the launch of CougarTribe, a brand-new community experience built in partnership with TribeHouse. Dave and Blaine explain how CougarTribe will give fans a place to interact all week long — with exclusive content, Q&A access, challenges, meetups in Utah, and livestreamed events for worldwide fans. Membership is free, with the official launch set for January 13. The hosts emphasize how Y’s Guys has grown far beyond expectations and how this new platform strengthens the sense of belonging among BYU fans everywhere.

Guests on this episode include Bronson Kaufusi, who gives his Big 12 Championship Game reaction, evaluates BYU’s long-term momentum, and reveals his top five BYU football games of all time; and Jeff Hansen, the BYU recruiting authority, who breaks down BYU’s highest-rated recruiting class in school history, including five four-star additions and several flips from Utah. Campus Notes highlight a massive week across BYU Athletics: Richie Saunders and women’s basketball at 9–1, AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita dominating at MSG, Suli Davis earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year, and Jane Hedengren smashing the NCAA indoor 5,000m record in her first collegiate track race. The episode closes with John Glenn’s inspirational quote on devoting oneself to something bigger than self-interest.

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It’s Big 12 Championship Week on Y’s Guys, and Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler open the December 1 show with the biggest BYU Football buildup in more than a decade. After beating UCF 41–21 and finishing the regular season 11–1, BYU now faces Texas Tech in Arlington with a conference title — and potentially a Playoff berth — on the line. Behind Bear Bachmeier’s 289 passing yards, Parker Kingston’s breakout performance, and LJ Martin’s three touchdowns, the Cougars shook off a slow start from the second quarter on. The hosts review what worked, what didn’t (including two missed field goals), and how Blaine’s keys to victory held up.

The show takes a national look at the latest Big 12 standings, CFP projections, P4 championship weekend, and how BYU stacks up after an 11–1 season — their best record since 1996. With rumors swirling that Penn State is pursuing Kalani Sitake, Dave and Blaine dive into why coaches leave “dream jobs,” what BYU means to Kalani, and why Cougar fans should expect a motivated and locked-in staff heading into championship weekend.

This week’s two special guests bring history and fan energy. First, Ty Detmer joins on the 35th anniversary of winning the Heisman Trophy, sharing memories of hearing the announcement while poolside in Hawaii, celebrating with teammates, and reflecting on why the award still means so much to the BYU community. Later, Taggart Barron, BYU Alumni President in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, previews an enormous BYU tailgate, a community service project, and his keys to beating Texas Tech in the rematch.

Campus Notes highlight another massive week across BYU Athletics: Richie Saunders named the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week after winning the MVP of the ESPN Events Invitational; BYU Men’s Basketball improving to 6–1 with big wins over Miami and Dayton; Women’s Basketball going 7–1; Women’s Volleyball winning four straight including a victory over No. 23 Colorado; and Jane Hedengren and Coach Diljeet Taylor sweeping Mountain Region awards. The show closes with Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin’s Inspirational Quote of the Week, a CougarBoard Question, and a look ahead to Tom Holmoe’s appearance next Monday following the Big 12 Championship.

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This Thanksgiving-week edition of Y’s Guys sets up one of the biggest weekends in recent BYU Football history. With UCF coming to Provo Saturday morning, BYU is one win away from clinching a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game. Dave and Blaine break down the stakes, the matchups, and BYU’s rise to 10–1 behind the spectacular November surge of Bear Bachmeier, who now has 11 rushing touchdowns and zero turnovers in the past two games. They also review BYU’s 26–15 win over Cincinnati — including LJ Martin’s 222-yard masterpiece, one of the top rushing performances in program history.

This episode also features a special guest: Brandon Doman, joining on the 25-year anniversary of LaVell Edwards’ final game — BYU’s iconic 34-27 comeback win at Utah on November 24, 2000. Dave and Blaine revisit the unbelievable fourth-quarter sequence, including Doman’s legendary 4th-and-13 conversion and his diving touchdown with 23 seconds left. The hosts discuss LaVell’s legacy, how that moment defined a generation of BYU fans, and what Doman sees in today’s Cougars as they push toward a conference title.

Campus Notes provide a massive cross-BYU update: Women’s Soccer advances to the Sweet Sixteen after a PK thriller over UCLA; Women’s Cross Country finishes second nationally with freshman phenom Jane Hedengren taking second overall; Men’s Cross Country places 11th; Men’s Basketball crushes No. 23 Wisconsin 98–70 at the Delta Center; Women’s Basketball remains undefeated; Women’s Volleyball gets a ranked win over Kansas; and BYU Club Men’s Soccer wins a National Championship.

The Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, is LJ Martin, honored for his 222-yard, two-touchdown explosion against Cincinnati — the eighth 100-yard game of his career and the performance that pushed him over 1,100 yards on the season. Dave and Blaine also walk through Big 12 championship scenarios, national rankings, Thanksgiving rivalry games around the country, and a special LaVell Edwards Inspirational Quote of the Week to close out the show.

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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down BYU’s 44–13 win over TCU, one of the Cougars’ most complete performances of the season. BYU dominated on both sides of the ball: Bear Bachmeier finished 23/33 for 296 yards with two total touchdowns; LJ Martin anchored a rejuvenated run game; and the defense held TCU to 1-for-10 on third down. A fourth-quarter Pick Six by Tanner Wall sealed the victory. The win positioned BYU at No. 12 in the CFP Rankings heading into another primetime Big 12 matchup — this time on FOX against Cincinnati.

The show also highlights national storylines across the Big 12. Texas Tech, Utah, Arizona State, and Houston all tightened the race behind BYU, creating a late-season logjam near the top of the standings. With BYU at 6–1 in league play and just two games remaining (at Cincinnati and vs. UCF), the Cougars continue to control their championship pathway. Blaine’s keys to beating Cincinnati include protecting the football, avoiding explosive plays, and reestablishing the run game.

Guests on this week’s episode include Harvey Langi, who grades BYU’s linebackers and gives his Cincinnati preview, and Jim Wilson, the BYU Alumni Chair in Cincinnati, who outlines the weekend firesides, tailgates, and the chapter’s service project. Later, the show welcomes Chelsea Peterson, the breakout goalkeeper who shocked the college soccer world by leading BYU to the Big 12 Championship and into the NCAA Tournament. She joins the show to relive her 11-round PK thriller against Utah State and preview BYU’s matchup with UCLA.

The Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, honors Tanner Wall, whose 68-yard Pick Six against TCU was the signature play of the night. Campus Notes highlight BYU Basketball climbing to No. 9 in the AP Poll, Jane Hedengren winning the NCAA Mountain Regional by 42 seconds, and BYU Women’s Volleyball battling in a crowded Big 12 race. The episode closes with the Bo Schembechler Inspirational Quote of the Week and a preview of next week’s special anniversary appearance by Brandon Doman.

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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down BYU Football’s 29–7 loss at Texas Tech, the team’s first true stumble of the season, and preview Saturday night’s showdown against TCU in Provo. Despite the loss, BYU remains in the Big 12 title hunt, sitting tied for second in the standings behind Texas Tech. The hosts discuss what went wrong — including turnovers, special teams miscues, and offensive struggles — but also spotlight the defense’s toughness in forcing five field goals to keep the Cougars in the game.

The show features reaction from head coach Kalani Sitake, along with analysis from former BYU linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi and offensive lineman Connor Pay, who return to Y’s Guys to talk about lessons learned from defeat, what it takes to regroup, and how BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s educational outreach is changing lives around the world. Isaiah and Connor share how BYU Football’s involvement with Pathway has made “The World is Our Campus” more than just a slogan.

In addition to football talk, Dave and Blaine celebrate another huge week across campus. BYU Women’s Soccer capped a miraculous run by winning the Big 12 Tournament Championship, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament as a No. 5 seed. The show highlights the story of backup goalkeeper Chelsea Peterson, who was thrust into the starting role after an injury to Paiton Collins and led the Cougars to three straight upsets — including a shootout win over No. 1 TCU — to claim the title.

The Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, honors Chelsea Peterson for her outstanding performance and perseverance. Other campus updates include BYU Men’s Basketball climbing to No. 7 in the AP Top 25, AJ Dybantsa earning Preseason All-America honors, and BYU Cross Country preparing for NCAA Regionals as the women’s team looks to defend its No. 1 national ranking. The show closes with a look ahead to this weekend’s packed BYU sports lineup, including basketball vs. Delaware and football vs. TCU, plus a lighthearted “On This Day in History” featuring Sesame Street, Home Alone, and the Berlin Wall.

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It’s a massive week for Cougar Nation, and Y’s Guys is live on opening night for BYU Basketball as the No. 8 Cougars prepare to face Villanova at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) break down the energy in the arena, Kevin Young’s starting lineup debut, and BYU’s highest preseason ranking in school history. The game tips 30 minutes after the Arizona–Florida matchup as part of the Hall of Fame Series, broadcast nationally on TNT. “This is what the big time looks like,” Dave says.

The show also previews a massive football showdown in Lubbock — No. 8 BYU (8–0) vs. No. 9 Texas Tech (7–1) — the “Game of the Year” in the Big 12. Kalani Sitake and Bear Bachmeier’s Cougars are riding a 10-game winning streak, the second-longest among Power Four teams, and will debut new royal blue uniforms featuring the Sailor Coug helmet logo. With ESPN’s College GameDay broadcasting from Texas Tech for the first time, BYU’s rise to national prominence continues.

Hosts connect with Kim and David Marsh, BYU Alumni Chapter Chairs in Lubbock, who preview a packed weekend for Cougar fans — a Friday fireside, a Saturday morning tailgate, and a local service project collecting supplies for West Texas families in need. David also gives his three keys to victory for BYU: win the turnover battle, contain Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton, and protect Bear Bachmeier.

This week’s Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, once again honors Jane Hedengren, who captured the Big 12 Cross Country Championship by a staggering 44 seconds, breaking the meet record by 30 seconds. The No. 1–ranked BYU women’s team won their third straight Big 12 title, extending their conference championship streak to seven across WCC and Big 12 competition. Campus updates include women’s soccer clinching a Big 12 tournament berth, volleyball’s key road trip through Arizona, and the men’s golf team finishing their fall season with a win in California.

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It’s Halloween Week on Y’s Guys! Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler kick off the show celebrating a historic moment in BYU sports — for the first time ever, both BYU Football and BYU Men’s Basketball are ranked in the Top 10 of the AP Poll at the same time. Football checks in at No. 10 after an 8–0 start, while basketball lands at No. 8 following a thrilling 78–76 exhibition win over No. 25 North Carolina at the Delta Center. “It’s rare air for the Cougars,” Dave says, as the hosts look at what makes this fall one of the most exciting stretches in BYU history.

Blaine breaks down the Iowa State comeback, where BYU stormed back from a 24–10 deficit to win 41–27, scoring 31 unanswered points. Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier continued his legendary run with 356 total yards and three touchdowns, while wideouts Parker Kingston and Chase Roberts combined for over 260 receiving yards. The Cougars forced four turnovers and got a pick-six from linebacker Faletau Satuala, who was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week. BYU now sits tied atop the Big 12 with Cincinnati, setting up a crucial November slate.

The show features three guests. First, Mark Durrant, longtime BYU Radio analyst, joins to recap the win over North Carolina, discuss the rise of AJ Dybantsa, and preview next week’s season opener against Villanova in Las Vegas. Then, Travis Brady, President of BradyPlus and founding Y’s Guys sponsor, checks in from Vegas to share how Cougar Nation is preparing for BYU’s desert takeover at T-Mobile Arena. Finally, freshman volleyball phenom Suli Davis, who helped BYU upset No. 10 TCU with 20 kills, talks about her meteoric start, her Team USA experience, and what makes the Smith Fieldhouse the loudest venue in the Big 12.

This week’s Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, honors Kebe Keita, who powered BYU’s exhibition win over North Carolina with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and the game-saving block in the final seconds. The show closes with campus updates from BYU Pathway Worldwide, Big 12 notes, and the Linus quote from It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: “There are three things I've learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.”

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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler celebrate BYU’s 24–21 victory over Utah, marking the Cougars’ third straight win in the rivalry and solidifying their spot at No. 11 in the AP Top 25 and No. 10 in the Coaches Poll. With BYU now one of just six remaining undefeated teams in college football, the hosts break down what went right — from Bear Bachmeier’s legendary 22-yard touchdown run to LJ Martin’s 122 yards on 26 carries — and what still needs fine-tuning before the road trip to Ames. Kalani Sitake’s postgame comments set the tone for what he called “the toughest stretch yet.”

The episode dives deep into Blaine’s three keys to BYU’s win and what they mean moving forward: shutting down the quarterback run, preventing big plays, and winning the turnover battle. Defensive stars Faletau Satuala and Tanner Wall headline the recap after earning Big 12 Player of the Week honors, while the hosts revisit a few late-game coaching decisions that sparked debate among Cougar fans.

Looking ahead, BYU’s next challenge is Iowa State, where the Cougars will try to end a 51-year drought — BYU hasn’t played in Ames since 1974. Greg Welch, BYU Alumni Chapter Event Specialist for Iowa, joins the show to preview alumni events, tailgates, and service projects planned around the sold-out matchup. Later, former BYU basketball coach Steve Cleveland returns to discuss the Cougars’ exhibition slate, AJ Dybantsa’s Preseason All-American selection, and how Kevin Young is building a Final Four contender in Provo.

The Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, honors freshman cross-country phenom Jane Hedengren, who shattered the Missouri Pre-Nationals course record in her college debut. The show also features campus highlights from soccer, volleyball, golf, and women’s basketball, including Ellie Walbruch’s hat trick and Suli Davis’s 25-kill performance. Y’s Guys wraps with the Mickey Mantle Inspirational Quote of the Week: “If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.”

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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler celebrate BYU’s 6–0 start after a dramatic 33–27 double-overtime win at Arizona, and preview one of the most anticipated matchups in recent memory — No. 15 BYU vs. No. 23 Utah in Provo. The Cougars rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit behind LJ Martin’s career-high 162 rushing yards, Parker Kingston’s 117 yards and a touchdown, and a relentless defensive performance led by Siale Esera, who posted a career-best 16 tackles. With bowl eligibility secured, BYU now sets its sights on the Big 12 title race and state bragging rights.

The episode features former Utah quarterback and current broadcaster Scott Mitchell, who joins live to discuss the history and emotion of the BYU–Utah rivalry. Mitchell and the hosts conduct a fantasy draft-style comparison of position groups — from quarterbacks Bear Bachmeier and Devon Dampier to linebackers Jack Kelly and Lander Barton — and predict which side has the edge in the 97th edition of “The Holy War.”

Also joining the show is Harvey Scott from Redmond, presenting the Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week: Siale Esera, who stepped up in the absence of Jack Kelly and dominated on defense with 16 tackles, a QB hurry, and a pass breakup. Harvey also shares his outlook for Saturday’s showdown and expectations for BYU’s season as the Cougars prepare for a national stage on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff.

The show rounds out with Big 12 highlights, Cougar NFL updates, and campus notes presented by BYU Pathway Worldwide, including the men’s cross-country team’s win at the Nuttycombe Invitational, Delaney Gibb’s preseason All-Big 12 honors in women’s basketball, and the latest rankings for soccer, volleyball, and golf. Y’s Guys closes with the Inspirational Quote of the Week from Marie Osmond, reminding viewers: “If you’re going to be able to look back on something and laugh about it, you might as well laugh about it now.”

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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler recap BYU’s 38–24 win over West Virginia, which pushed the Cougars to 5–0 and vaulted them to No. 18 in both the AP and Coaches polls. True freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 351 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receivers Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston each topped 100 yards. The win came before a sellout crowd of over 63,000 and drew national praise—Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff called Bachmeier “the most impressive freshman in college football.”

The show previews BYU’s next challenge, a road test at Arizona. The Cougars lead the all-time series 13–12–1 and will face an explosive Wildcats offense led by quarterback Noah Fifita. BYU’s defense remains elite, currently No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense and among the best in third-down stops. Blaine revisits his “keys to the game,” while Kalani Sitake’s postgame soundbite sets the tone for what BYU must improve to keep their perfect record intact.

The episode also features three special guests. Pat Patterson, BYU Alumni leader in Arizona, shares plans for the Tucson tailgate, fan service project, and Cougar Nation’s desert takeover. Jimmer Fredette, BYU legend and new podcaster, joins from his home in Colorado to discuss BYU basketball’s offseason success, the signing of No. 1 JUCO recruit KJ Perry, and his advice for players handling early hype. Finally, Jay Drew of the Deseret News reveals his five-game BYU football report card, grading every position group and offering his forecast for the Big 12 race.

This week’s Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, honors Parker Kingston, who totaled 111 yards and two touchdowns in the win over West Virginia. Kingston is the only player in modern BYU history with a touchdown rushing, receiving, passing, and on a punt return. The episode closes with Grace Ninsiima, a BYU Pathway Worldwide graduate from Uganda, whose remarkable journey from poverty to success was featured in Jane Clayson Johnson’s new BYUtv documentary Pathway to Hope.

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