Cougar Tailgate

Everyone loves a good tailgate. This week on Cougar Tailgate, Lauren and Cleon rank which tailgates they would want to attend based on the six road games the Cougars have this season. They also discuss which college football program they would most like to tailgate at.

The Big 12 is hunting for more teams to join the conference. It's almost like an episode of The Bachelor, with some schools playing it cool and others desperately hoping to get that final rose. Lauren and Cleon list the realistically eligible schools and whether or not a rose should be given to them. Or should we give them a Cougar Tail? Also, BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts talks to us about his...

BYU fans have talked about a nickname for Lavell Edwards Stadium, but what about the Marriott Center? Lauren and Cleon discuss their favorite nicknames for the Marriott Center. They also pick their favorite venue to watch a BYU sporting event. Plus, you'll hear from Cougar defensive backs Jakob Robinson and Malik Moore and tight end Ethan Erickson.

The transfer portal has put Cougar fans on a roller coaster of emotions. Lauren and Cleon dive in and dissect the latest BYU transfer portal news in men's basketball and football. They also get into Jaren Hall, Puka Nacua, and Blake Freeland getting drafted. A Cougar who has lived through the portal drama is new BYU basketball big man Aly Khalifa. He talks about why he chose BYU, his basketball in...

School is out for summer here at BYU. Lauren and Cleon dive into their BYU Sports yearbook superlatives, like the most likely to win a national championship or who could be the next president. Cougar outfielder Cole Gambill's career is coming to a close for the Bat Cats. He joins the show to talk about his final season and what it's like being married to a national champ.

The pressure is on for Jay Hill's defensive unit. All eyes will be on them in BYU Football's inaugural season in the Big 12. Newcomer Eddie Heckard and old-timer Tyler Batty give us the scoop on what to expect from Coach Hill's defense next season. If Hill's defenders play well, they might be favored in some games later in the season. But ESPN only favors the Cougar football team once in conferenc...

Coach Shawn Olmstead has not had many down years as BYU's Men's Volleyball head coach, but last year was one of those years. He sits down to talk about how his #6 ranked Cougar team has bounced back this season. Lauren and Cleon also give their gut reactions on the most relevant top news from BYU's biggest sports teams.

Spring football is wrapping up. With the scrimmage over with, Lauren and Cleon give their thoughts on how it went and what they are liking about the team so far. Isaiah Bagnah, Boise State transfer joins the show to breakdown how BYU has been treating him so far and what excites him about playing on a bigger stage. Later in the show, Lauren and Cleon chat with RB Coach and BYU great, Harvey Unga,...

BYU's Alumni Game is sneaking up on us, so Lauren McClain and Cleon Wall hold a draft for their favorite players heading into the March 31st matchup. Bryan Kehl relives his Alumni Game glory and picks the guys he would want to play with. And Sione Pouha says he's coaching the defensive tackles differently than when he's coached in the past. Hear how Pouha has changed and what he likes about his gu...

What are the top lucky and unlucky moments in BYU sports history? Lauren and Cleon discuss their top 5 in each category. Plus, transfer running back Aiden Robbins joins the podcast to detail what he misses from his previous stops in Louisville and Las Vegas and what he likes about Aaron Roderick's offense.

The BYU Basketball teams wrapped up their final WCC tournament and are now preparing to compete in the Big 12. Was BYU's 12 years in the West Coast Conference a disappointment? Lauren McClain and Cleon Wall discuss that topic along with recapping Amber Whiting's debut season as a head coach. Later in the podcast, Lauren and Cleon are joined by BYU softball outfielder Maddie Bejarano who talks abou...

The basketball season is coming to an end for both the men and the women at BYU. Lauren and Cleon talk about their hopes in the last few games of the season. They also chat with women's head coach Amber Whiting about her thoughts on her first season as head coach. Allysha Mae Mateo also joins the podcast. She has been on fire on the golf course but how did she end up at BYU?

Have you ever wondered if BYU could win it all at the NCAA tournament? Lauren and Cleon sit down this week and do just that. There are many teams currently in the AP Top 25 that are not the usual teams we are used to, so why not BYU down the road? Lauren and Cleon give their thoughts and later in the show sit down with star forward Emma Calvert of the BYU Women's Basketball team. She takes us thro...

It's Super Bowl Weekend, and BYU is set to take on Gonzaga for the final time in "The Kennel" as conference opponents. BYU Senior Gideon George joins the show to talk a little basketball and everything he's doing off the court, including his recent marriage. Also, former Gonzaga standout and current TV color analyst Dan Dickau talks about the rivalry with BYU and if Gonzaga will eventually leave t...

BYU's Big 12 football schedule has finally been revealed. So, which road games would you spend a small fortune on to see your Cougars? Lauren and Cleon want to spend their money in the Lone Star state, but what about Kansas and West Virginia? And which games would you like to show off BYU's beautiful campus and the surrounding campus? Then, BYU golfer Keanu Akina talks about what it was like choos...

The St. Mary's Gaels are currently first in the WCC and are paying a visit to the Marriott Center one last time as a conference foe. Lauren and Cleon give insight into the game and learn more about the Gaels and their program. Later in the podcast, they are joined by viral sensation Rebekah "Barbie Girl" Ripley of the gymnastics team. Lauren gets the scoop on how this unforgettable routine came to...

BYU Men's Volleyball star, Kupono Browne, joins us to talk about transferring to BYU from Stanford and this year's hopes to bounce back from a down year last season. Lauren and Cleon also talk about the transfer portal frenzy as the NCAA football transfer portal window is now closed. What has the transfer portal done to change college football and how has BYU Football done this offseason?

BYU was that close to beating Gonzaga but lost again. In this podcast, Cleon and Lauren lament another loss but talk about their favorite moments in this rivalry. And do you want BYU to play Gonzaga once they leave the WCC? Plus, Pepperdine'sBrock Reisler talks about the Competing With Purpose blog.

It's time for the first annual Cougar Tailgate Football-y Awards. But with no budget for prizes or sound effects, it might be the last awards show. Lauren and Cleon hand out prizes of no value for the best offensive plays, best defensive plays, the most memorable off-the-field moment, and the best threads. Later in the show, Erin Livingston of the Women's Volleyball team joins and talks about how...

What are BYU fans' hopes for the New Mexico Bowl against SMU? Lauren and Cleon discuss what they hope for in the game and the biggest game-changing plays in BYU's bowl history. Plus, former Cougar head basketball coach Steve Cleveland gets you ready for the BYU/Utah rivalry basketball game by reliving what it's like coaching in the classic game.

BYU Football is headed to the New Mexico Bowl to face off against the SMU mustangs. Lauren and Jason Shepherd like the matchup. They also talk about what Big 12 teams they want to see come to Provo next season. Then, Creighton guard and Utah County native Evan Young joins the podcast to talk about why he hopes to play against BYU this weekend in Las Vegas. And BYU women's basketball player Nani Fa...

Breckin Mozingo was BYU's top goal scorer for the women's soccer team, but she was still nervous when she kicked a PK in the Cougar's NCAA tournament match against Stanford. Mozingo shares how she overcame her anxiety and what's next for this talented soccer squad. Also, in this podcast, Lauren and Cleon react to Ilaisa Tuiaki resigning as BYU football's defensive coordinator, the Cougars crushing...

BYU's final regular season game comes against Stanford, just one of many teams BYU has faced from the Pac 12. In this podcast, Lauren and Cleon recount some of the most memorable matchups against the "Conference of Champions." Troy Clardy of the TreeCast podcast also joins the show to talk about what's ailing the once-mighty Cardinal football team. And which bowl game will BYU be invited to? It's...

BYU Football only needs one win to become bowl eligible. But their opponent, Utah Tech, is just happy they get to play a team like BYU. The Trailblazers started as a junior college and are now playing Division 1 FCS football. Ken Beazer, the school's executive director of intercollegiate athletics, says playing against the Cougars does wonders for his team's image. But how many more FCS teams shou...

This week's podcast is all about some of the upcoming winter sports. Okay, Lauren and Cleon do talk a bit about whether or not they are believers in the BYU football team after their win at Boise State. Then the two dive into women's basketball with junior forward Lauren Gustin. Later in the show, assistant gymnastics coach Brogan Evanson explains how the Big12 will affect their team and what to e...