The Film Room: Utes & Cougs

As the regular season draws to a close, both BYU and Utah fans are reconciling themselves to endings they didn't foresee. The Utes will close out their most disappointing season since they last went 5-7 in 2013 (they last went 4-8 in 2000). On the other hand, the Cougars are wrapping up a pleasant surprise of a regular season after being picked near the bottom of the Big XII table in pre-season po...

In week 13 of the College Football Season, both the Utes and Cougs are seeking redemption, though with very different goals in mind: The Utes hope to stave off a losing record and maintain the ability to become bowl eligible, while the Cougs attempt to stay in the lead in the Big 12 race towards Arlington, and eventually to the CFP. 0:00 - 31:34 - Recap Utah @ #17 Colorado 31:34 - 43:38 - Recap #6...

Andy chats with Dillon's Ghost about last weekend's wild Holy War, Utah Exodus of players, their growing list of injuries, and previews the 4-5 Utes' chances against Coach Prime's 7-2 Buffs. Also, the undefeated Cougz face a sneaky-tough match up against the 3-6 Kansas Jayhawks. 0:00 - 23:00 - Recap Utah v. BYU 23:00 - 32:14 - Scouting Report Utah @ #17 Colorado 32:14 - 40:43 - Scouting Report #6...

Andy and Dillon are joined by Sarah and John as they discuss this year's Holy War and all of the historical battles that preceded it.

In week 8, Kyle Whittingham tries to get his Utes back on the right track against an old rival (TCU). Kalani Sitake's Cougars continue their bid to remain unbeaten. 0:00 - 11:26 - #13 BYU v. Ok St 11:26 - 33:07 - Utah v. TCU

Andy and Dillon unpack the scores from this last week as the Utes drop their second loss of the season to the Arizona teams, while the Cougz continue their undefeated streak against the Wildcats. 0:00 - 20:41 - #16 Utah @ ASU 20:41 - 36:28 - #14 BYU v. Arizona 36:28 - 42:42 - Season Record Prediction Update

A civil war has broken out in the southwestern United States! It is the State of Utah versus the State of Arizona in week 7 of the college football season as the Utes and Cougars face the Sun Devils of Arizona State and the Wildcats of Arizona University, respectively. The race for the Big 12 Championship is wide open and everyone is gunning for Dallas! 0:00 - 13:12 - Recap of the Big 12 race so f...

Andy & Dillon review week 5 as the Utes fall to Arizona at home, and the Cougars extend their record to 5-0 in Waco. 0:00 - 29:37 - #22 BYU @ Baylor 29:37 - 59:42 - #10 Utah v. Arizona 59:42 - 1:02:45 - Updated Record Predictions and The Russians are listening to us.

In part 2 of week 5's episode, Andy and Dillon dive into their scouting report of the Arizona Wildcats and the Baylor Bears as the Utes and Cougars continue their battles to remain unbeaten. 0:00 - 3:58 - BYU fans donate to Avery Johnson's cause and a K-State fan follows through on a meaty dare. 3:58 - 31:44 - Scouting Report: #10 Utah v. Arizona 31:44 - 54:15 - Scouting Report: #22 BYU @ Baylor

We are splitting each week into 2 episodes! Part A will cover recaps of the previous week's matchups, while Part B will cover the Scouting Reports for the coming week. This episode is a recap of week 4 matchups, including #12 Utah's close win over #14 Oklahoma State (220-19) and BYU's unlikely upset of #13 Kansas State (38-9). 0:00 - 24:50 - BYU v. #13 Kansas St. 24:50 - 43:57 - #12 Utah @ #14 Okl...

It's week 4 and Big XII Conference play begins for both Utah and BYU. The #12 Utes travel to Stillwater to face their football-twin in Oklahoma State (ranked #14) and the Cougars will do their best to channel the 1997 Cotton Bowl, both in attire and in performance as they attempt to best #13 Kansas State at home. 0:00 - 20:14 - Film Study (BYU @ Wyoming) 20:14 - 32:26 - Film Study (#12 Utah @ Utah...

In a year of surprising symmetry between the Team-Up-North and the Team-Down-South, the Utes and Cougars are both 2-0 after having beaten an FCS opponent in week 1 and then having scraped by in week 2 against teams that posed a tougher challenge than expected. Now in week 3 the symmetry continues as both BYU and Utah face teams that they should be able to handle fairly well. Utah faces Utah State,...

Week 1 has come and gone and the Utes and Cougars are 2-0 collectively. In this episode, Andy and Dillon preview week 2 where BYU and Utah's opponents are on a revenge tour. Listen in and level up: this is your weekly game plan! Episode Outline: 0:00 - 15:43 - Review of Week 1: Utah v. SUU 15:43 - 27:30 - Review of Week 1: BYU v. SIU 27:30 - 41:01 - Season Record Predictions 41:01 - 1:08:14 - Scou...

Football season is here, baby! Utes kick off 2024 against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Thursday, August 29th at Rice Eccles Stadium at 6 pm, while the Cougs will have their first ever encounter with 4-time FBS upsetters Southern Illinois Salukis Football Team at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, August 31st. Listen in and level up: this is your weekly game plan and your Week 1 Scouting Repo...

In the third and final pre-season episode of the 2024 College Football Season, Andy and Dillon preview Cougars of Brigham Young and their typical offensive and defensive schemes.

Ahead of the upcoming 2024 College Football Season, former collegiate football walk-on (Andy) and former BYUTV associate producer (Dillon) give a brief overview of the offensive and defensive schemes which have transformed the Utah Utes football program into a force to be reckoned with. The Utes are preparing for their first season as members of the Big XII Conference.

Former collegiate football walk-on (Andy) and former BYUTV associate producer (Dillon) introduce the podcast and discuss its origin and purpose. Utah and BYU fans, unite! The Film Room is where you can get your GameDay Preparation!