Gameday with Gabe

In West Texas, crazy things happen in College Football. Texas Tech utilized its oil money to build a dominant defensive front. They stifled the cougars on Saturday, winning 29-7. BYU’s playoff hopes aren’t finished – All they have to do is win out. Their next 3 games are all very winnable, but their opponents are still dangerous. BYU Men’s Basketball is on a roll, starting off the 2025 season 3-0....

BYU is entering Lubbock, TX, to play in its first Top 10 matchup in program history! The importance of this game can’t be understated. BYU sits atop the Big 12 standings, with Texas Tech right behind them. Both of these teams are in the top 10 in the first CFP rankings. College Gameday is bringing its show on-site, and Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid may be in town! The winner in this game will ga...

How ‘bout them Cougs? After starting off the season off of everybody’s radars, the Cougs are now 8-0 and rolling into a bye week. It feels like every time BYU is down on the road, they find a way to come back and win. Kalani Sitake’s winning culture has taken root in Provo and doesn’t appear to be over anytime soon. True Freshman Bear Bachmeier put together his best game of the season on Saturday....

Let me tell you a story about two football teams. Separated by just 42 miles, they are highly competitive. Although they don’t like to admit it, they are very similar in many ways. Each time they battle, it’s a close game. The fanbases behind these two teams hate each other. The “Team down south” had lost nine straight games head-to-head until they broke that streak in 2021. Now, imagine in 2025,...

In a game where BYU was supposed to lose, they refused to go down. Bear Bachmeier led a fourth-quarter Cougar comeback to force overtime! He looked like a true freshman, but redeemed himself late in the game. They made the plays they had to win, and came back down double digits in the fourth quarter for the first time since 2015. They improve to 6-0 and now face their toughest opponent yet, who ha...

Many teams fly under the radar, but few do it as well as BYU. After starting the season as a “lost cause” due to Jake Retzlaff transferring, everyone crossed off the Cougars from their ballot. However, we’re six weeks in, and the Cougars show no sign of slowing from last year’s performances. They have exceeded expectations and got their true freshman QB, Bear Bachmeier, up to speed in just 5 games...

BYU has once again started off the season 3-0. Here’s a stat for you: In 5 of the last 6 seasons, BYU has begun 3-0! They dominated East Carolina 34-13. I share my insights into the game and a preview of their upcoming matchup at Colorado! Playing against Coach Prime is always an interesting experience. Many juicy Big 12 matchups are coming up this weekend. TCU plays at Arizona State Friday night...

A special guest joins me in this episode, Janessa Bingham! She is the Student Body Leader at BYU-Idaho. There are so many great things to learn from this interview – give it a listen! BYU plays at East Carolina at 5:30. It’s the Cougars' first road test, and specifically for true freshman QB Bear Bachmeier. I preview the game and give my prediction. Week 3 of College Football brought so many g...

BYU is now 2-0 coming off a win vs Stanford! I talk about this game and how they can utilize their timely bye week to clean up some mistakes. They play on the road @ East Carolina at 5:30 MDT in their first true road test. College Football Week 2 had many upsets! South Florida stunned #13 Florida on the road to headline the upsets. Carlos Alcaraz beat World #1 Jannik Sinner Sunday afternoon en rou...

The mighty cougars of BYU dominated Portland State from start to finish Saturday night. They put up 69 points, and the defense stifled the Vikings, as they were unable to score. They face Stanford from the ACC on Saturday night. True Freshman Bear Bachmeier could be a special QB for the Cougs. He accounted for five touchdowns and had no turnovers. I share my insights more in-depth in this episode....

I am thrilled that College Football is back. It’s been a long summer, but here it is. It has begun in Dublin and will conclude in Miami Gardens, with many thrilling games in between! BYU begins on Saturday at 6 pm MDT vs Portland St. True freshman Bear Bachmeier is the guy for the Cougars as they look to build off last year’s success. BYU QB commit Ryder Lyons is putting on a clinic for Folsom Hig...

Everyone wants to know who BYU’s starting QB will be. The race is down to McCae Hillstead and true freshman Bear Bachmeier. After just 3 months in the program, it’s shaping up to be the first time BYU has ever started the season with a true freshman. The defense is the highlight and strength of BYU. The Kansas State vs. Iowa State game during week 0, nicknamed “Farmageddon,” is only 6 days away! T...

I give my insights on BYU’s decision in choosing a starting QB for week 1 and how they will likely decide it. Once again, the Cougs are overlooked going into Fall Camp and will have a major chip on their shoulder once again, which they use to their advantage. I preview the competition we will face in the Big 12 and how the schedule affects it. The BYU vs Utah football game on October 18th could be...

Gabe the Babe discusses the commitment of 5-Star QB Ryder Lyons! He is from Folsom, CA, plans to serve a one-year mission, and begin playing in 2027. It is much needed as current QB Jake Retzlaff has announced his plans to transfer. BYU will be having another QB battle this offseason! The Wimbledon Open for tennis begins this week! It is the most prestigious of the four grand slams. They play on g...

Gabe the Babe covers the implications of the House v. NCAA settlement for revenue-sharing in college athletics. There are many changes and adjustments to what was once “College” Football and is now a pipeline to the NFL. It will be interesting to see what becomes of it! BYU is in great shape in recruiting to get star players, such as Ryder Lyons. The NHL Finals were won by Florida (again!) against...

Gabe the Babe is back to cover a loaded episode with great content! BYU Football Kickoff times were announced for four games. The schedule is favorable for the Cougs, who are looking to repeat last season’s success! I make my predictions (Way too Early) for each game and discuss the CFP changes. The straight seeding model has already passed, with the 5+11 model on its way. BYU Men’s Hoops has a fu...

Gabe the Babe shares his thoughts from the 2025 NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Finals for the NHL. There have been some upsets, buzzer beaters, and great underdog stories to follow. What more could you ask for? Most remaining NBA teams are new faces to the Playoffs, which makes it exciting to see. I analyze BYU’s football and basketball rosters from the offseason transfer portal and how they’ve...

Gabe the Babe is back to preview the first round of the NBA Playoffs, discuss BYU Men’s Basketball additions and losses, and discuss how football will hold up with the losses of Taggart and Marion. BYU boosted its stock by gaining Baylor transfer Robert Wright III. Both BYU Football and Men’s Basketball finished in the Top 15 in the rankings and are expected to do so again! Early April brought us...

Gabe the Babe previews the final four and the path each team took to make it there. It will take place in San Antonio in the Alamodome, the same place BYU played in the Alamo Bowl vs Colorado. The stakes are high as all the teams are #1 and riding high. The matchups on Saturday and Monday are guaranteed to deliver great games. BYU was sent out of the Big Dance by Alabama, who shot 25-51 on 3-Point...

Gabe the Babe shares his thoughts on BYU’s magical Sweet 16 Run! They upset #3 Wisconsin 91-89 to advance to New Jersey for the next two games. I cover all my takeaways from the exciting matchup. The rest of the bracket doesn’t have many Cinderella teams, but some got the upsets. BYU will face the winner of #7 Saint Mary’s vs #2 Alabama on Thursday, March 27. The Cougs will look to continue only t...

Gabe the Babe shares his thoughts on BYU’s 9-game win streak, 2 straight wins over Iowa State, and their draw in the NCAA Tournament (March Madness). In Denver, they will face VCU in a 6/11 matchup on Thursday at 2:15 MDT. This game will be a big challenge for the Cougars, but they are more than capable of making a run. I share my tips and tricks for making a bracket, some predictions, and common...

Gabe the Babe interviews Orthopedic Surgeon Josh Hunter. We discuss his college experiences, recommendations, and education. It is highly insightful. Later, I analyze BYU Men’s Basketball's two straight wins against Top 25 teams! They won vs Kansas by 34 points, and at Arizona by 1 point. Both helped them virtually gain lock status in the Big Dance (NCAA Tournament). I discuss how the Big 12 t...

Gabe the Babe has a great discussion with Leo Almeida, an accountant and entrepreneur, about his college experiences at BYU, Notre Dame, and Virginia. There is great advice and things to learn from this! I look early at BYU Men’s basketball projections for March Madness. They are undoubtedly a true bubble team with their season having ups and downs. Super Bowl LIX was a blowout yesterday for the E...

Gabe the Babe does another interview with Gary Larsen, a professor at BYU-I teaching dance. It’s a fascinating and enlightening interview - I would give it a listen! I cover the finals of the Aussie Open, the CFP National Championship, and the Super Bowl. It will be Chiefs vs Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, just like Super Bowl LVII. BYU Men’s Hoops is on a roll with a win streak of 4! No game in the Bi...

Gabe the Babe does his third interview with an aunt or uncle about their college! Karsen attended BYU and Harvard. The interview is very insightful and offers lots to learn from. I also preview the National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State. I predict the winner, game flow, and outcome. BYU Hoops lost another heartbreaker against their archrival, Utah, as they continue to fall short....