Cougar Tailgate

BYU Basketball just keeps on rolling! Jonny Linehan, a big fan of the sport, and Senior Producer Cleon Wall join Lauren McClain to talk expectations, hype, and hopes for this year's squad. With Big 12 play looming, do we ride the hype wave? What should this season look like? Join the crew as they play buy or sell, talk favorite Utah/BYU basketball matchups and discuss Cougs in the News.

It's time to say goodbye to the 2023 BYU Football season. Lauren is joined by BYUtv sports producers Hema Hemuli and Brandon Crowe. They discuss BYU Women's Soccer's magical NCAA Tournament run and their favorite BYU sports tournament runs. Lauren, Hema, and Brandon say goodbye to the 2023 BYU Football season and their reaction to the Oklahoma State game. They play an off-season edition of Buy or...

The Cougars have one last chance to go bowling, can they make it happen? Lauren is joined by BYU Radio Senior Producer Cleon Wall and former BYU punter Jonny Linehan. They begin the show discussing the positives and negatives from last week's narrow loss against Oklahoma. Lauren, Jonny, and Cleon answer your fan-submitted responses discussing what you're thankful for in regards to BYU football. Th...

The Cougars are sick and need a diagnosis! Former BYU Football players Jonny Linehan and Mitch Matthews join Lauren McClain to play doctor and give their professional opinions. They answer your fan-submitted responses by diagnosing the underlying issues with recent defeats. Jonny and Mitch give their take on how this season could potentially affect recruiting and the program's future. Lauren, Jonn...

After a rough couple of games, it's time to get right! Lauren, Dave, and Cleon discuss the fans response about whether they want bowl eligibility or get the offense right for next season. They begin the show with their "Hot Off the Grill" BYU Footall takes. They debate whether they like or dislike the new Big-12 scheduling matrix. Lauren, Cleon, and Dave also play Iowa State or BYU trivia.

A not-so-surprising loss inspires fans to question how BYU Football will fix their offensive woes. Lauren, Mitchell Jeurgens, and Brian Logan discuss concrete ways the Cougars can improve their offense. Mitch offers his insights on offense and goes to bat for QB Kedon Slovis while Brian Logan looks in from the defense and proposes giving Jake Retzlaff a shot. They play "Buy or Sell?" and discuss a...

Can the Cougs repeat that magic night in Austin in 2014? Lauren is joined by Brian Logan and Ben Bagley to discuss their confidence level's going into the Cougars matchup against the Longhorns. They begin the show with "Hot Off the Grill" where they discuss their hottest BYU Football takes and then they answer your fan-submitted responses on BYU fans confidence levels going into Saturday. Brian Lo...

Lauren McClain is joined by former BYU football players Corbin Kafusi and Jonny Linehan to discuss BYU Homecoming Weekend and their matchup against Texas Tech. As always, they begin with "Hot Off the Grill" and give their hottest takes about BYU Football. Lauren, Corbin, and Jonny answer your fan-submitted responses on who should be the homecoming king for BYU. Then, they discuss certain aspects o...

Rivalry Rekindled? Lauren, Greg, and Hema discuss your fan-submitted responses whether you believe BYU vs. TCU is a true rivalry. As always, they begin with Hot Off the Grill where everyone brings their hottest BYU Football take to the show and play a game of "Buy or Sell?" They close the show discussing "Cougs in the News".

The worst week of the season, the bye week! Don't worry! Cougar Tailgate has you covered! Lauren is joined by Jason Shepard and Brandon Crow this week. They begin with "Hot off the Grill" and give their hottest takes on BYU Football. Lauren, Jason, and Brandon discuss your fan-submitted responses, and they play "Buy or Sell." They also check out how other Big-12 programs are doing and determine th...

We've got Friday Night Lights at Lavell Edwards Stadium! The Cougars are looking for a bounce-back win after their road loss to the Kansas Jayhawks. Lauren McClain talks with Cleon Wall and Bronson Kaufusi about BYU's Big-12 home opener against fellow newcomer Cincinnati and the importance of this game. They also discuss fan-submitted responses about "Which BYU brothers are the equivalent to the K...

Can you believe the Cougars are 3-0? Lauren McClain talks with Jarom Jordan and Brian Logan about the faith - or lack thereof - they had in the Cougars at Arkansas. Jonny Linehan joins the program to recount the debt he paid for the win. He climbed Y mountain three times with a weighted vest. And Jarom believes new expectations are in order after the Cougars won their first three games.

Thunderbirds defeated...Razorbacks next. Lauren and Cleon are joined by former BYU punter Jonny Linehan this week! They begin briefly recapping the highlights from the Southern Utah game and talk about some fan-submitted responses to the question, "What would you do for a BYU win Saturday against Arkansas?" They discuss their expectations for the Arkansas game and close the show, telling their fav...

BYU Football is 1-0 with an ugly win over Sam Houston. Fans who chimed in were subdued. But, Hema Heimuli and Ben Bagley join Lauren McClain to talk about the underwhelming performance from the Cougar's offense and the impressive feat by the defense. Plus, they discuss what they want to see from the team against in-state foe Southern Utah.

Everyone loves a good tailgate. This week our roundtable team of Lauren McClain, Cleon Wall and Greg Wrubell discuss what the atmosphere will be like inside of Lavell Edwards Stadium and even what Week 1 Expectations will be for the Cougars against Sam Houston. Is a win enough? We invite you to the Cougar Tailgate to share stories, honor traditions and swap recipes. Cougar Tailgate is a production...

Lauren and Cleon are joined by Brian Logan to kickoff Cougar Tailgate's new roundtable discussion format! They discuss the most important game for the Cougars this season, the worst-case scenario, and each of them give their boldest take for the season. Plus, we discuss some fan-submitted hot takes, and they are SPICY!

Let's get ready to rumble!! Lauren and Cleon discuss who would be the last mascot standing in a Big-12 mascot battle. Wide Receiver Kody Epps joins the show from Big-12 Media Days and talks about playing high school football with NFL star receiver Amon Ra St. Brown, which NFL quarterback he wants to catch a touchdown from, and which NFL team he supports. Plus, the Cougars are in the middle of 2023...

The Holy War is back! Lauren and Cleon discuss the latest news of Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State joining the Big-12, the collapse of the Pac-12, and who the Big-12 should look at from the ACC. Plus, OT Caleb Etienne joins the show and talks about the differences between BYU fall camp compared to Oklahoma State, what he enjoys about Provo, and how the offensive line is coming on. Also, CB Eddie H...

Fall Camp is Here! Lauren and Cleon discuss quotes from Safety Micah Harper and DC Jay Hill during Fall Camp media availability. The Cougars going overseas? The Big-12 has discussed the possibility of playing games in Mexico City, so Lauren and Cleon explore where they would like to see the Cougars play overseas. Running Back Aiden Robbins talks about getting acclimated to the team, working with H...

Colorado back in the Big-12? Yep! Lauren and Cleon discuss what they like and dislike about the Buffaloes return to the conference. Lauren and Cleon also discuss what they hope to see from the Cougars during fall camp. Quarterback Kedon Slovis joins the show and talks about the Big-12 compared to other conferences, his favorite NFL quarterback, and what sport he would've played instead of football...

Pioneer Day is here! Lauren and Cleon discuss the pioneers of BYU sports. Head Coach Kalani Sitake talks about his favorite way to wind down, his hidden talents, and who he emulates in his coaching style. Lauren and Cleon also debate whether BYU being picked to finish 11th in the Big 12 is a positive or negative for the Cougars. And punter Ryan Rehkow talks about his favorite punts and more.

Jason Shepherd joins the show to discuss Big 12 Media Days and what has stood out to him so far. Then it's dinner time! Lauren and Cleon pick which former BYU Football players/coaches they would want to go to dinner with. Plus, Lauren and Cleon discuss hypothetical changes they would love to see at Lavell Edwards Stadium.

BYU's Associate Athletic Director of External Operations and Deputy Athletic Director Brian Santiago join the show. Lauren and David discuss what Cougar fans should expect going into the Big 12 and the big party this weekend. Lauren and Brian discuss the process of joining the Big 12 from his perspective and where excitement levels should be for Cougar fans.

Lauren and Cleon reminisce on their favorite moments from the Cougars time in Independance. They discuss what they will miss about the Cougars being in Independent and what Lauren and Cleon are looking forward to most joining the Big 12. They close with Independance/WCC trivia during BYU's time in the Big 12!

Should Cougar fans be worried about the Big 12? Don't worry! Lauren and Cleon are here to guide BYU fans through potential expectations. Cleon thinks you should keep those expectations low. The duo then votes on which former BYU players they would like back in Provo after former coaches John Wardenburg and Kelly Poppinga were hired to return. And they test their knowledge with some BYU sports triv...