The Loyal Cougars Podcast | For BYU Cougars Sports Fans

BYU basketball is the hottest ticket in town and some Cougar Club donors are upset with their options. Is there anything BYU should do to ensure all donors have access to season tickets? Or is it just a sign of success? Plus, PFF previews BYU football, picking the Cougars to win fewer than 6.5 games. Fair or foul? And our early preview of Iowa State. Are the Cyclones going to be better or worse in...

Utah heads to LES this year looking for its first win against BYU since 2019. Should BYU be worried about New Mexico transfer quarterback Devon Dampier? Plus, Jake Retzlaff commits to Tulane. Can he win the starting job with a little over a month to go before the season starts? And ranking the top position groups in the Big 12. Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh debate on this week's episode of the...

Keanu Tanuvasa got a lot of criticism during the Big 12's media days for a quote he didn't actually say. What's the deal with Utah fans? Plus, BYU adds a handful of players to its growing list of 2026 football commits. What is Kalani Sitake and company doing right? And an early preview of Arizona. Can BYU repeat its blowout performance against the Wildcats? Brandon Gurney joins the show to break i...

AJ Dybantsa adds to his collection of early accolades by leading Team USA U19 to a world cup title, winning MVP honors. We break down some of his best moments. Plus, Jake Retzlaff is reportedly close to announcing his decision to transfer. Will his situation hurt future BYU football recruiting efforts? And previewing BYU's first conference home game of 2025 against West Virginia. Can Rich Rodrigue...

Jake Retzlaff's reported 7-game suspension and decision to transfer means BYU now has a quarterback battle on its hands. Was the 7-game suspension too harsh? Where will Jake end up? And who will start week one against Portland State? Plus, Ryder Lyons officially commits to BYU over Oregon and USC? How close was the battle? Did the Ducks and Trojans pull back or was there a last minute push? Brando...

Ryder Lyons is ready to announce where he's going to school post-mission. Is it BYU, Oregon, or USC? Can he be the next Zach Wilson at BYU? Plus, we're previewing the Cougars' first conference game of the 2025 football season against Colorado. Are the Buffs a real threat to beat BYU in Boulder without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break it all down.

Jake Retzlaff is still practicing with the football team. Does he think there's a chance he'll stay at BYU? Plus, what are the biggest "what ifs" in BYU sports history? Tosh Mackintosh and Jake Edmonds break it all down.

BYU announced they extended Kevin Young's contract amidst rumors the former Phoenix Suns assistant was being targeted by his old NBA squad. What will it take for him to reach Lavell Edwards status and is he already on his way? Plus, a judge approves the House vs. NCAA settlement, allowing schools to directly pay athletes through revenue share. What does it mean for BYU? Jake Hatch joins the show t...

Did Kalani Sitake, Brian Santiago, and BYU Athletics know about Jake Retzlaff before the news of his civil trial became public? With three months until the start of the 2025 season, when will the team announce their plans at quarterback? And can the Cougars replace Jake's production with who they have on the roster? Plus, BYU Basketball is beefing up their non-conference schedule with the addition...

BYU names Brian Santiago its new Athletic Director and fans either love it or hate it. LockedOn Cougars podcast host Jake Hatch joins the Loyal Cougars podcast to talk about the pros and cons of the new AD. Plus, early Vegas odds have BYU at 7.5 wins in 2025. Is that too high or too low? How does it stack up against other Big 12 schools?

A Utah blogger claims Kalani Sitake will me more open to talking with other schools now that Morgan Scalley has been named head coach in waiting at Utah. Tosh Mackintosh and Jake Edmonds debate. Plus, is Kalani over or underpaid? And we list our top ten most electric football players to come through Provo. Where do Taysom Hill and Luke Staley land? That's all on today's episode of the Loyal Cougar...

Does BYU have a problem with perception? Is NIL success painting the school in a bad light or are fans of other schools just jealous of the Cougars' recent recruiting success? Plus, Kalani Sitake and company fill some glaring holes in the roster by signing Stanford prospects Bear and Tiger Bachmeier and Oklahoma State transfer Justin Kirkland. What will their impact look like next season and beyon...

Tampering allegations against BYU by members of the Utah media brought out the best and worst of fans during the end of the spring transfer portal period. Did BYU actually tamper? Does everyone do it? Why doesn't Utah report BYU to the NCAA? Plus, Richie Saunders announces he's coming back for his senior season. Was his return ever in doubt? And Kevin Young adds another highly-touted guard to his...

Rob Wright told Jay Drew of the Deseret News that NIL played a only small role in signing with BYU. Is he telling the truth or is there more to the story? Jay Drew joins the show to talk about his interview with Wright and what the Baylor transfer's biggest reasons were to come to BYU. #GoCougs #byubasketball #byuhoops #robwright #baylorbears #ncaabasketball

Clark Gilbert says BYU will never be the highest bidder, but boosters say BYU will never be outbid. Can both be true? Making sense of BYU's NIL approach. Can BYU football have the same recruiting success as basketball? Plus, Brock Harris commits to the Cougars ahead of his mission. Is Ryder Lyons next? Jeff Hansen joins Jake Edmonds on the podcast to discuss.

Egor Demin has been teasing BYU fans with vague posts, but he's a projected lottery pick. Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh debate his return to BYU -- does it make any sense at all? Plus, Dallin Hall's back in the transfer portal. Can BYU replace his production? #BYU #GoCougs #BYUBasketball #MarchMadness #EgorDemin #NBA

Despite the record-breaking loss to Alabama in the Sweet 16, the Cougars met or exceeded season expectations. Jake Edmonds and Brian Swindlehurst break down the loss to the Tide and look ahead to what is already a highly-anticipated 2025-26 season. #BYU #BYUCougars #GoCougs #BYUBasketball #BYUHoops #MarchMadness #NCAATournament

BYU is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011. Do the Cougars have what it takes to compete with the country's highest scoring offense? And where does Richie Saunders rank among BYU's most impactful players? Tosh Mackintosh and Brian Swindlehurst join Jake Edmonds to recap BYU's first weekend in the tournament and preview the Sweet 16. #BYU #BYUHoops #gocougs #BYUBasketball #RichieSa...

For the second year in a row, BYU heads to the NCAA Tournament as a 6 seed, facing an 11-seed A-10 opponent. This time it's VCU, which is known for its aggressive defense, shot blocking ability, and 3-point shooting. Has BYU been battle-tested enough in Big 12 play to be able to withstand the Rams' pesky style of defense or will it be another NCAA blunder for the Cougs? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Macki...

ESPN's Joe Lunardi bumped BYU to a 5-seed in the NCAA tournament playing against UC San Diego in the first round. Spencer Linton joins the podcast to break it down. And looking ahead to the Big 12 tournament, why we think a rematch against Iowa State could actually be a good thing for BYU. #byubasketball #gocougs #podcast #byu #byuhoops #bracketology #ncaabasketball #marchmadness

Fousseyni Traore dominates against West Virginia and Arizona State. We break down his connection with Dallin Hall. And is Fouss the most under-appreciated player in BYU history? Plus, BYU puts its winning streak on the line when it heads to Iowa State. What we think about the matchup. And the Cougars kick off spring camp. Who are we most excited about watching. #BYU #gocougs #podcast #byubasketbal...

Locked on Cougars host Jake Hatch joins the show to break down BYU's blowout win against Kansas and clutch performance at Arizona; why arguing a single foul call is dumb; why religiously hateful chants are lame; and can BYU realistically run the table with four regular season games remaining? #BYU #BYUBasketball #Big12 #APTop25 #GoCougs

Is Dallin Hall back to his 2023-24 self? Evaluating his performance against West Virginia and Kansas State. What in the world has gotten into Keba Keita? Five blocks against the Wildcats. Plus, our thoughts on Tom Holmoe's retirement and what we think of the likelihood of Brian Santiago taking over as athletic director. Tosh Mackintosh and Jake Edmonds discuss all that and more on this week's edit...

After a miserable second half against Cincinnati, Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break down what went wrong. -- defending the guards and allowing second chance points. Should we be seeing more Mihailo Boskovic in the rotation? Plus, does Kevin Young deserve a pass this season? And what can we expect from West Virginia and Kansas State this week? That's all on this week's edition of the Loyal Cou...

Former BYU walk-on safety, Crew Wakley joins the Loyal Cougars Podcast to talk about the rumors that circulated after the 2024 season regarding his film study sessions with former BYU, Utah State, and NFL safety Dallin Leavitt.