Gameday with Gabe

Two weeks ago, a local Texas Judge made a ruling in court that uprooted the sports world. He granted Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction, knowing full well that Sorsby admitted to gambling on his own football team. Chaos ensued, and the NCAA looked completely powerless – they had just lost their power to one judge. What about the integrity of the game? This ruling united fans and leaders everywh...

In the Big Apple, the Knicks were playing the Spurs in the historic Madison Square Garden. These Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, had just been defeated at home two days earlier in the first NBA finals game at MSG since 1999. Game 4 didn’t look promising; in fact, the Knicks were down by as many as 29 points before mounting a comeback of the ages. They chipped away at the lead until it was no more th...

Brendan Sorsby and the Red Raiders are facing uncertainty at quarterback following his absence from the program due to a gambling addiction. There has been a lot of drama following this case because gambling is more accessible today and even encouraged and advertised. For Texas Tech, they will likely turn to Will Hammond as Sorsby’s replacement. It certainly gives other competitive Big 12 teams, s...

The Washington Wizards won the rights to the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. AJ Dybantsa looks to be the top prospect, so he may find a home there. The Utah Jazz are right behind at #2 and would love to keep AJ in Utah. The lottery never disappoints with its drama. The Thunder and Knicks appear to be the best two teams in the league, so they may meet in the NBA finals. March Madness continued to expand,...

Utah is experiencing playoff hockey at its finest. On Friday night, 20,000 avid hockey fans crowded into the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City to watch Utah’s very first postseason hockey game. It was a riot. They scored four goals within the first 30 minutes and went on to win 4-2. They do it again tonight, looking to go up 3-1 in the series against Las Vegas. Two BYU Football players heard...

The Utah Mammoth are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history (granted, this is their second year), and they are facing the Vegas Golden Knights in round one. I talk about Logan Cooley and their exciting, ambitious team that I love watching. The NBA playoffs have begun, and to nobody’s surprise, the Thunder are once again the team to beat. BYU Men’s basketball is restock...

Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 to win it all! They cut down the nets in Indiana, the birthplace of basketball. They played like a championship team all season, so it was fitting that they won. Dusty May’s squad had the grit and heart to beat UConn in March Madness — Florida is the only other team to do it in the last four years. The Masters Tournament is on at Augusta National! It is the hottest ti...

March Madness was on the verge of becoming another fun tournament, but with no real magic. Then, Braylon Mullins happened. With Dan Hurley’s Huskies down 19, they had to dig deep. Beating Duke is a feat that only 3 have accomplished in the past year. This changed with Mullins. He got the ball off a Duke turnover, and with 2 seconds left, shot a logo 3 to give them the lead. It swished, and UConn h...

There was some chaos in the Big Dance this year. I talk about it all, from #12 High Point upsetting #5 Wisconsin to Florida, the reigning champs, bowing out to the Iowa Hawkeyes! The first weekend is generally the best because of high-stakes matchups, Cinderella teams emerging, and the excitement of perfect brackets. This year certainly did not disappoint. I discuss what went wrong for BYU Basketb...

The NCAA Tournament is finally here! Selection Sunday kicked things off as we found out who made the tournament and who they will play. BYU will face Texas on Thursday at 5:25 MDT in Portland! West coast BYU fans will make their presence felt. They are likely set for an old rivalry against the Gonzaga Bulldogs if they beat the Longhorns. I preview which games are going to be the best and upsets to...

The Cougars of Brigham Young University are here to play real basketball. Once they snapped their 3-game losing streak by beating Texas Tech at home on senior night, they gained energy and grit moving forward. This was BYU’s first win against Texas Tech since joining the Big 12. Rob Wright III led BYU with 29 points, and Khadim Mboup was a monster on the offensive glass. In Kansas City, BYU came t...

BYU gave Cougars fans hope after they took down Iowa State, a projected 1-seed in the NCAA tournament, on Saturday night! AJ Dybantsa had another masterpiece to add to his phenomenal scoring in February. He is the alpha of this team moving forward and will have to play a full 40 minutes in most of their games. March Madness is under three weeks away! Get excited, because it’s almost the season for...

BYU beat Colorado on Jimmer Day, when his jersey was retired to the rafters forever. The halftime ceremony was short and sweet, fans were given free jerseys, and Jimmer Fredette cards were passed around! Unfortunately, Richie Saunders tore his ACL in the first 45 seconds of the game. He was the heart of the squad and a true leader. Without him, the team will take a step back in their trajectory. B...

BYU snapped a 4-game losing streak in Waco, beating Baylor 99-94. Rob Wright III dropped 30 in his return to Baylor. With the help of AJ’s 36-point game, they silenced Baylor’s home crowd. BYU chants travelled well and could be heard in Foster Pavilion. The Cougars will have a lot of momentum moving forward! In some exciting news for the Big 12 tournament, played in Kansas City, the Big 12 announc...

It’s the final week of football for a very long time, but you know what that means: Super Bowl LX! It will feature a rematch of XLIX between the Seahawks and Patriots. I give my prediction for who will win. It will take place in Santa Clara, CA — Home of the 49ers. Also, the 49ers announced on Thursday that they will play the Rams in the inaugural NFL Melbourne (Australia) Game! BYU Men’s Basketba...

BYU won a big game against its rival, Utah, at home on Saturday. Two days later, they hosted #1 Arizona, looking to hand them their first loss of the season. The Cougars lost in a thriller, 86-83. They will play at Kansas in another Big 12 showdown Saturday afternoon. College Gameday is making the trip to the famous Allen Fieldhouse. The Australian Open is currently in the men’s semifinals and wom...

Indiana won the National Championship against Miami, in Miami! Fernando Mendoza beat his hometown team 27-21 and gave the Hoosiers their first-ever championship. Listen to hear about his backstory and Indiana’s remarkable turnaround. The playoff will stay at 12 teams for at least one more year, and BYU is in a great position to make it! BYU Men’s Basketball will play Utah at home before facing #1...

The postseason in both college football and the NFL has delivered in a big way. Many of the games have gone down to the wire! The College Football National Championship is set between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes! It will be played in Miami, adding an interesting wrinkle to an exciting matchup. I share my takeaways from BYU’s rivalry win over the Utes, 89-84! The “Big Three” deliv...

The college football quarterfinals were initially concerning. The high-seeded teams, coming off a three-and-a-half-week break, looked rusty and outmatched (the format is all but certain to change, starting as soon as next year). Then came the Sugar Bowl. Ole Miss and Georgia played a game for the ages, with the Rebels coming out on top in a wild finish. They will face a red-hot Miami team coming o...

BYU beat Georgia Tech 25-21 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. They spent the week enjoying sunshine and roller coasters, then channeled their inner Cardiac Cougs to beat the Yellow Jackets. Bear Bachmeier was the MVP thanks to his 325 passing yards and grit. Evan “Shmev” Johnson had a game-sealing interception (again!) to bring home the trophy. BYU had its first 12-win football season since...

The College Football Playoff is in full swing! Two home teams went down – Oklahoma and Texas A&M. Ironically, both are from the SEC… The rhetoric is fascinating now! BYU plays Georgia Tech Saturday in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. A win would cap off a fantastic year for the Cougars. A prominent headline is that BYU and Notre Dame have scheduled two football games! They will play a home-and-home series,...

Three teams are aiming for two spots. The math shows that only two of the three will get a place, and one will be unhappy. The gravity of this situation is remarkable. Notre Dame got the wrong end of the deal Sunday morning as they and BYU are left out of the Playoff. Once again, ESPN got its way (as it so often does ;). Unfortunately, BYU lost its Big 12 Championship Game to Texas Tech. However,...

BYU makes history in its third year in the Big 12 (the First time in a P4 conference) by reaching the conference championship game. The Cougars have everything to play for against the Red Raiders, as they look to avenge their beatdown in Lubbock. It is played at AT&T Stadium (also known as Jerry World), which seats 80,000. BYU travels well – They could pull off the upset. Rivalry week in Colle...

On October 3rd, BYU Football beat WVU to move to 5-0. They entered a 6-game stretch that looked formidable. Somehow, the Cougars went 5-1 and currently sit at 10-1! They control their own destiny and have a path to the playoffs! Their win over Cincinnati was crucial, and they delivered. This year’s team is special and deserves a spot in the CFP. Feast Week is paramount during Thanksgiving! BYU Men...

Let me preface by saying good luck to a road team playing a night game at Lavell Edwards Stadium. BYU is often called the “Vampire Cougs” for a reason – they win home games. TCU was the latest victim on Saturday night, as the Cougs outplayed them. It was BYU’s most complete game of the year – all three facets of the game (Offense, Defense, Special Teams) were red-hot. BYU looks to carry its moment...