The Loyal Cougars Podcast | For BYU Cougars Sports Fans

Is Morgan Scalley the reason Kalani has stayed at BYU? Plus, BYU’s top 10 most electric players.

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 Cougars Podcast.

Does BYU have a perception problem? Are other fans jealous? Bachmeier brothers and Kirkland sign.

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 beyond? Brian Logan joins the Loyal Cougars podcast to break it all down.#BYU #BYUCougars #GoCougs #BYUFootball #big12conference #big12football

Tampering allegations reignite the BYU Utah rivalry. Richie returns and Kennard Davis commits.

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 lineup. Do the Cougars have the best starting five in the country? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh debate.#BYU #gocougs #podcast #byubasketball #byufootball #holywar #utahfootball

Why did Rob Wright Really Sign with BYU? Is Kevin Young’s Recruiting Approach Unique or Replicable?

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

BYU’s NIL Dilemma. Brock Harris Commits, and What are the Cougars’ Odds with Ryder Lyons?

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.

Is Egor Demin Coming Back to BYU? Does Dallin Hall Leaving Really Hurt the Cougars?

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

What’s next for BYU hoops? Breaking down the Sweet 16, and previewing a high-ceiling 2026 season.

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

Still dancing. Can BYU run with Alabama? Richie Saunders among BYU’s top 3 all-time?

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 #RichieSaunders #podcast #collegebasketball #sweet16 #marchmadness

BYU dancing. Why is everyone freaking out about VCU? Can the Cougs overcome a stingy Rams defense?

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 Mackintosh break it down.#BYU #BYUHoops #BYUBasketball #MarchMadness #ncaabasketball #NCAATournament #GoCougs

BYU a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament? And could a rematch with Iowa State actually be a good thing?

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