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Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball

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Locked On Cougars podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the BYU Cougars. Hosted by Jake Hatch, the Locked On Cougars podcast provides your daily BYU Cougars fix with Jake’s unique insights and insider information as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things BYU Cougars. From the thrilling games at LaVell Edwards Stadium to hoop heaven’s Marriott Center and everywhere in between, the Locked On Cougars podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Cougars locker room and the Big 12. The Locked On Cougars podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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#2401
August 10 · 27 min
SURPRISE: BYU Addresses Brian Santiago's Job Status Rumors, Fanbase ERUPTS Over Official Response | Buy Legend Glasker Stock Now | BYU's Homegrown Strategy Paying Off
Controversy erupted over the weekend around BYU Athletics as rumors swirl over athletic director Brian Santiago’s employment status. Over the weekend, speculation ran rampant on message boards, with some BYU fans convinced of Santiago’s firing—prompting an almost unheard-of move by the BYU athletic department: an official statement on CougarBoard. Jake Hatch unpacks the origins of the frenzy, examining whether taking to message boards sets a risky precedent for college athletic departments and w
#2400
August 7 · 33 min
Training Camp Battles to Watch, BYU's New/Old Nemesis, & Could the PCSA Trigger Wild Realignment?
Training camp is officially heating up in Provo, and Kalani Sitake’s squad faces crucial roster questions as preparation intensifies. On this episode of Locked On Cougars, we dive deep into the players who must step up and assert themselves during camp to solidify their starting roles and key rotation spots for the upcoming season. From finding depth in the trenches to identifying dynamic playmakers on the outside, we examine who needs to turn offseason potential into tangible production before
#2399
August 6 · 30 min
BIG 12 SQUAD - College Football is about to CHANGE | How BYU is affected
Big 12 and SEC football programs face a seismic shift as the Protect College Sports Act threatens to slash NIL budgets, capping them at $48.8 million. Will powerhouse teams like Ohio State and LSU maintain dominance with less cash, or does this level the playing field for underdogs like Houston and BYU? The Big 12 Squad breaks down how donor strategies, transfer rules, and the new public NIL deal mandate will reshape college football and basketball recruiting. The hosts tackle tough questions a
#2398
August 6 · 28 min
College Football Universe UNDERESTIMATING BYU Again—Are Kalani Sitake's Cougars Ready for Spotlight? | BYU Training Camp Day 1 Highlights, News & Personnel Notes
The BYU Cougars set the stage for a potentially historic season, entering the national spotlight with a Preseason Coaches Poll ranking of #15 and eyes on a College Football Playoff bid. Is the ranking too low for a roster rich in experience, or is it the ideal spot for a team ready to shatter expectations? Jake Hatch breaks down how Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program, fueled by two straight years of double-digit wins and an upperclassman-laden core, is embracing the pressure of big-time
#2397
August 5 · 32 min
GO-TIME: BYU Cougars HUNTED, Not Hunters—Will Pressure DESTROY Their College Football Playoff Hopes? | Who Will Emerge as Go-To Reciever? | Everydayer Club Mailbag Q&A
The BYU football program kicks off training camp with one goal: break through as Big 12 Conference champions and crash the College Football Playoff for the first time. Can Kalani Sitake’s team shake off the “bridesmaid” label after two near-miss seasons? Jake Hatch sets the tone with a no-nonsense look at Brigham Young University's championship mindset, spotlighting the urgency for every player from Bear Bachmeier at quarterback to LJ Martin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. Lea
#2396
August 4 · 29 min
BYU, Kalani Sitake & PCSA—Will the Cougars SUSTAIN Success or FALL in New Era? Even Footing Arrives | Who is LJ Martin's Foil? | Get Ready for Training Camp All-Star Szn!
Congressional reform could upend college football finances—does BYU have what it takes to match the nation’s elite? Jake Hatch unpacks the Protect College Sports Act’s journey to the Senate floor, explaining how new federal guidelines may expand and enforce a nearly $50 million cap on athlete retention and revenue sharing. As the arms race intensifies, Big 12 programs like BYU face hard questions: Are boosters ready to step up? Will BYU’s unique institutional philosophy, guided by the Church of
#2395
August 3 · 28 min
Bear Bachmeier Faces LOFTY Standard With BYU Football's College Football Playoff Hopes Set to SOAR? | Jaxon Kohler Hopes Dead? | ROC Pass Furor
The BYU football program faces a season of sky-high expectations as sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier enters training camp with the weight of history on his shoulders—can he match the benchmarks set by the likes of Zach Wilson and Jaren Hall? Jake Hatch breaks down the key standards laid out by BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick: a 70% completion rate, 30+ touchdowns, and single-digit interceptions. With Bachmeier’s 64.9% completion percentage and 15 TD's as a freshman, is a leap into t
#2394
July 31 · 29 min
DRIVEN: Kalani Sitake & BYU Cougars SET Sights on a Big 12 Title & College Football Playoff Berth | Andrew Gentry Championship Mindset | Raider Damuni 1-on-1 Chat
Kalani Sitake makes it clear: for the BYU Cougars, the standard is a Big 12 championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff. As the BYU football program gears up for another season in Provo, the message from both coaches and players is unmistakable—complacency has no place in the program. With a 23-4 record over the past two years, but only an Alamo Bowl and Pop-Tarts Bowl to show for it, the team’s leaders are determined to turn near-success into tangible national relevance. Sitake, re
#2393
July 30 · 29 min
BIG 12 SQUAD - College Football Teams are UNIONIZING | Does this HELP BYU?
Big 12 programs face a seismic shift as discussions of a $51 million NIL salary cap and athlete unionization threaten to reshape college football's power dynamic. Could these sweeping changes spell trouble for schools like Iowa State and Houston, while cementing the SEC and Big Ten’s dominance? Panelists question whether the proposed College Sports Act and emerging player associations, highlighted by Stanford’s union effort, will truly level the playing field or make the gap even wider. The Big
#2392
July 30 · 10 min
UNSTOPPABLE: BYU Cougars, Bear Bachmeier & LJ Martin Make Their Big 12 STATEMENT—Why Experts BELIEVE
The BYU Cougars are primed to shake up the Big 12, ranking among conference favorites thanks to Kalani Sitake’s steady leadership and a roster brimming with explosive talent. With the likes of charismatic Bear Bachmeier at quarterback and dynamic running back LJ Martin—last year's Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year—the Cougars are building more than just a winning team. They’re creating a true family atmosphere that fuels confidence on and off the field. Can this unique blend of culture and pla
#2391
July 29 · 27 min
BURDEN: BYU Cougars Face EXPLOSIVE Financial Demands That Could Change Everything for Kalani Sitake | Ephraim Asiata in Legal Hot Water | Will BYU's Special Teams Answer Call?
The BYU Cougars brace for a seismic shift in the economics of college football as new NCAA legislation threatens to raise the annual price tag of competing at the highest level to over $46 million. Jake Hatch opens with the financial tsunami looming over BYU Athletics: the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), if passed, will give programs an additional $20 million retention pool, separate from the existing $21.3 million revenue-sharing cap set by the House Settlement, and $5 million earmarked spec
#2390
July 27 · 29 min
EXPECTATIONS: Expert Predicts BYU Football DESTINED to Break Through With College Football Playoff | Rob Wright Carries Weight of BYU Basketball While Jakub Urbaniak Aims to Elevate KY & co.
The BYU Cougars face mounting expectations as national analysts like Joel Klatt project them as top contenders for a breakthrough College Football Playoff appearance. With a 23-4 record over the past two seasons, Kalani Sitake’s program is earning respect for its consistency and toughness against the Big 12’s best. Standout players such as quarterback Bear Bachmeier and running back LJ Martin, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year in the Big 12 Conference, headline a roster loaded with talen
#2389
July 23 · 30 min
BIG 12 SQUAD - The SEC is being RIDICULOUS | How will BYU respond?
SEC threats to split from the NCAA spark fierce debate—could college football’s balance of power be shifting for good? Greg Sankey’s comments at SEC Media Days, ongoing frustration over the College Football Playoff Committee, and heated discussions about FPI, strength of schedule, and realignment have the sports world buzzing. Are Alabama, Georgia, and Texas fans playing the victim, or is the SEC’s dominance under real threat? The Big 12 Squad breaks down how SEC posturing could impact the Big
#2388
July 23 · 31 min
Are the BYU Cougars & Kalani Sitake Ready to Navigate Inevitable CHAOS in Big 12 Race This Fall? | John Kurtz is 'Open for Business' | Dustin Smith Shaping QB Futures
Big 12 chaos or calculated depth? As the conference races into an era of unprecedented transformation, executive insights from Vice President for Football Scott Draper set the stage for a season where every team, including Brigham Young University, stands on equal footing. Draper praises the “age-based eligibility (5-for-5) model” for restoring long-term certainty and highlights the vital push for federal legislation like the Protect College Sports Act, noting that perfection is less important t
#2387
July 22 · 29 min
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: BYU’s Isaiah Glasker Eyes Big 12 Championship & College Football Playoff Dreams | Shehan Jeyarajah Handicaps BYU Football Amidst Big 12 Race
BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker returns for a pivotal final season, determined to turn last year’s injury frustration into a springboard for both personal achievement and team success. After offseason surgery and an intense rehabilitation supported by the BYU football program’s sports science staff, Glasker reflects on his physical transformation—now weighing in at nearly 250 pounds—and the leadership void left by former teammate Jack Kelly. He opens up about mentoring younger teammates and transf
#2386
July 21 · 27 min
BREAKTHROUGH: Bear Bachmeier Declares BYU Cougars Can WIN the Big 12 | His Bold Claims, Inside Scoop | Berry Tramel Preview Big 12 Race & BYU's Chances | Jake Matsen is Future Star at QB
BYU Cougars fans have plenty to look forward to as Bear Bachmeier gears up for his sophomore campaign, embracing his growing responsibilities as the likely leader of the offense. Bachmeier details his transformation over the past year, crediting a rigorous offseason for increased strength, flexibility, and confidence in the playbook. Bruce Mitchell, BYU’s veteran center, emphasizes the importance of player chemistry and team leadership, praising Bachmeier’s growth and drive. The conversation als
#2385
July 20 · 25 min
LONG GAME: NCAA Eligibility Drama IGNITES BYU Basketball Hopes | Did Kevin Young Outsmart Everyone? | Jag Ioane Adds to BYU Football's Defensive Stable | Rob Wright Erupts at Powder League
Kevin Young’s calculated patience could pay major dividends as BYU Cougars basketball positions itself for a potential blockbuster roster move—Big Ten veteran Jaxon Kohler, a former American Fork High School star, could return to Utah. How will NCAA eligibility reform and a pivotal court injunction shape the Cougars’ offseason? Jake Hatch unpacks the legal drama and reveals why Kohler’s championship pedigree and impressive stats under Tom Izzo could make him BYU’s top target for the center spot.
#2384
July 17 · 32 min
HONESTY: Kalani Sitake Explains Deep-Seated BYU Football LOYALTY, Penn State TEMPTATION & INVESTMENT | BYU's 'Mission Advantage' Null & Void | Everydayer Club Mailbag
Kalani Sitake’s transparency about nearly leaving BYU for Penn State reveals a new era for Cougar football—one driven by hard questions about commitment and the resources needed for Power 4 success. The conversation focused on Sitake’s candid comments at Big 12 media day, where he emphasized that his contract negotiations were about more than personal gain; they were a direct test of whether BYU’s administration and boosters would invest in football as a top priority. BYU responded with an incre
#2383
July 16 · 30 min
Do BYU Cougars & Big 12 Fans At-Large Need to Lay Off Ripping Joey McGuire & Texas Tech Red Raiders? | Big 12 Squad
Texas Tech faces swirling ACC rumors and backlash, but is all the hate misplaced? The conversation focused on Big 12 Media Days fallout, Texas Tech’s public perception, and Joey McGuire’s standing after recent controversies. A key theme that emerged was the disconnect between fan uproar on social media and the reality inside the conference, with sources close to Texas Tech firmly denying any serious move to the ACC. The animosity currently directed at Texas Tech by the broader Big 12 fan base i
#2382
July 16 · 27 min
Is BYU Football's Output the BEST VALUE in College Football? Has Kalani Sitake Broken the Old Model? | BYU Athletics a True Financial Powerhouse? | Let's Get Cosmo the Cougar Immortalized!
The BYU football program is drawing national attention as Kalani Sitake and his staff continue to earn a reputation for elite player development. The conversation focused on how BYU’s program consistently transforms two- and three-star recruits into NFL draft picks and All-Conference talents, surpassing expectations given their recruiting rankings. One concept discussed was BYU’s knack for extracting four- and five-star-level performance from overlooked prospects, a feat backed up by recent data

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