3rd Down Analysis Podcast

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I break down 3 key numbers from BYU’s victory over Arizona. Then, I transition to discussing BYU’s Road to the Big 12 Title Game. 00:00 - 03:40 - 3 Key Observations from the BYU vs Arizona game that speak to positive trends for BYU 03:40 - 09:27 - 3 Numbers about BYU’s defense that make you say “wow!” 09:27 - 13:50 - What were some qualitative o...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I sit down with Alex Hymas for his articulate and thoughtful perspective on BYU, the Big 12, and CFB at large. 00:00 - 04:50 - How are our BYU Hot Takes from the summer performing? 04:50 - 08:45 - How did everyone miss on BYU being good? 08:45 - 15:00 - What do you do to keep Jay Hill? 15:00 - 15:20 - Pun Read 15:20 - 23:30 - What is BYU’s ceili...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I discuss 5 questions after BYU’s 5-0 start and I also preview the BYU vs Arizona game. 00:00 - 00:50 - Welcome to the Pod 00:50 - 03:00 - Question 1 - Should we readjust expectations? 03:00 - 07:26 - Question 2 - How many more games can BYU win? 07:26 - 11:50 - Question 3 - What is the most impressive part of this team? 11:50 - 15:03 - Question...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I discuss what success looks like for BYU in 2024. Then, I finish, in rapid fire style, my BYU Opponent Preview series. 00:00 - 14:20 - What does success look like for BYU in 2024? 14:20 - 22:12 - Rapid Fire BYU Opponent Preview The mission with the 3rd Down Analysis podcast is to give you deeper, data-driven perspectives that go beyond the surf...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I continue my BYU Opponent Preview series with a data-driven deep dive into the Arizona Wildcats, BYU’s third Big 12 opponent. I walk through the 30,000 foot view of the Arizona program. I preview the key stories on their offense, and then the key stories on the defense. Arizona is experiencing significant changes between a new coaching staff an...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I start the BYU Opponent Preview series with a data-driven deep dive into the Baylor Bears, BYU’s second Big 12 opponent. I walk through the 30,000 foot view of the Baylor program. I preview the key stories on their offense, and then the key stories on the defense. I walk you through more data than I can possibly fit into one episode and highlig...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I start the BYU Opponent Preview series with a data-driven deep dive into the Kansas State Wildcats. I walk through the 30,000 foot view of the Wildcat program. I preview the key stories on their offense, and then the key stories on the defense. I walk you through more data than I can possibly fit into one episode. Then, I pivot briefly and answ...

On this episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I dive into BYU's Path to a Bowl Game in 2024. Highlights 🏈 BYU needs to win key games against Southern Illinois, Wyoming, Arizona State, and Houston to secure a bowl game. 🏟️ Baylor and Kansas are crucial matchups where BYU must capitalize on potential bad luck for their opponents. 🌟 UCF and SMU present challenging games where BYU must aim f...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I sit down with guest Ben Dennett. Ben did a deep dive on the history of the College Football Playoff along with a simulation of how the playoff and at-large bids could look this year. It’s a phenomenal view into some of the chaos that could ensue and debates that will take place amongst fans of college football come early December. 00:00 - 03:3...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I sit down with guests Alex Hymas and Spencer Cornett. We get creative in our Big 12 naming rights. In other words, we give our pitches to Brett Yormark. 00:00 - 02:30 - Welcome on into the Podcast 02:30 - 03:30 - Pun Read 03:30 - 14:48 - Creative Big 12 Names 14:48 - 20:10 - Is anything off limits for marketing? 20:10 - 39:10 - What concerns ab...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I do a simple exercise of ranking BYU’s scheduled games in 2024 from easiest to hardest. Hint, the hardest games may not necessarily be against the best teams. 00:00 - 01:10 - Welcome on into the Podcast 01:10 - 01:35 - Pun Read 01:35 - 04:25 - Game #12 04:25 - 06:00 - Game #11 06:00 - 08:40 - Game #10 08:40 - 10:32 - Game #9 10:32 - 13:02 - Gam...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I look long-term at the Colorado Buffaloes and how they could be an immensely valuable asset for the Big 12 in the future. Brett Yormark may have landed a sleeping giant when he lured the school away from the Pac-12. The departure of Oklahoma and Texas leaves the Big 12 without a Tier 1 brand. A Tier 1 brand is a Top 10 brand that you have littl...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I dive into the Colorado Buffaloes and how they need to improve. All signs, and statistics, point to their deep need for improvement on the line of scrimmage. Both sides of the ball need to improve dramatically if Colorado is to contend for a bowl game. I walk you through three ways they need to improve and share some stats and info that help yo...

On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I welcome my friend and special guest Alex Hymas into the program. Alex is a seasoned Operations and Analytics leader who also has a passion for college football. Alex shares his thoughts on what the SEC and Big Ten should do regarding staying connected to the rest of college football. 0:25 - Welcoming in special guest Alex Hymas 1:15 - Do you t...

In this fun episode where Danny goes through a hypothetical College Football Power 2 situation, he lays out who he believes would be in the Power 2 if college football ends up with two conferences who completely exclude themselves from the rest of the country. He breaks all FBS schools up into 6 tiers and goes through which schools he thinks would be in and which would be on out the outside lookin...

In this episode, Danny walks through his predictions for the BYU Cougars football season in 2024. He gives a few high level thoughts, describes what success should look like, and then he goes through each game. For more content like this, go to 3rddownanalysis.com and subscribe to the podcast. For questions or to interact with the creator, reach out to support@3rddownanalysis.com

In this episode, Danny dives deep into 4 defensive metrics from BYU's 2023 season. He talks about what they mean, why they are important, and how BYU can improve in 2024. These metrics include traditional box score metrics like sacks while going a level deeper. They also include advanced metrics like defensive success rate. Play by play data are also included in metrics like explosive passing...

In this episode, Danny covers his predictions for the Baylor Bears for 2024. He covers a few high level thoughts, dives into some metrics that stood out from the 2023 season, and then covers what he thinks success looks like for the Bears. Then, he dives into game-by-game predictions. For more content like this, like and subscribe, and go to 3rddownanalysis .com.

In this episode, Danny covers some Never Too Early season predictions for the Arizona State Sun Devils for 2024. He covers three thoughts about the program coming into the year. Then, he talks about what success should look like for the Sun Devils in 2024. Then, he dives into their schedule and briefly walks through each matchup. You can find more of this content at 3rddownanalysis .com. Feel free...

In this episode of the 3rd Down Analysis (3DA) podcast, Danny goes through 3 macro thoughts about the Arizona program coming into the 2024 season. Then, he talks about what success should look like for the Wildcats in 2024. Lastly, he goes through his game by game predictions as part of his "Never Too Early" predictions. You can find more content like this at 3rddownanalysis.com