The Loyal Cougars Podcast | For BYU Cougars Sports Fans

Loyal Spotlight: GoCougs.Travel -- a new way for BYU fans to contribute to BYU Athletics

Matt Sanders (CEO) and Scott Stevens (CMO) of Waypoint join the Loyal Cougars Podcast to talk about what they're doing to make it easier for BYU fans to contribute to BYU Athletics while participating in something they already do -- travel. Plus, Matt and Scott give us their thoughts on revenue share and their takeaways from this years NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) conference.

Is BYU throwing Bear to the wolves? Fox Sports’ hysterical rankings. And previewing Cincy and UCF

BYU has all but named Bear Bachmeier its starting quarterback. Is the true freshman ready for the big stage? Or is BYU throwing him to the wolves too early? Plus, Fox Sports released a head-scratching all-136 team ranking. Where does BYU fall? Plus, our early preview of Cincinnati and UCF. How will BYU end the season? Tosh and Jake break it all down.

Is ARod to blame for BYU’s QB conundrum? Previewing TCU. And AJ’s marketing impact on BYU.

BYU heads into the third week of fall camp without a clear favorite at the QB position. Should ARod have prepared better for a situation like this? Plus, TCU comes to Provo for the first time since 2009. Are the Horned Frogs a legitimate contender with a returning quarterback and high-powered passing attack? And AJ Dybantsa goes viral. What does his impact look like off the court? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break it all down.

BYU’s defense dominates week 1 of fall camp. Previewing Texas Tech. And overreacting to basketball.

According to Joe Wheat, BYU's defense recorded seven interceptions during week one of fall camp. Are we excited about the defense or concerned about the offense, and specifically the quarterback situation? Plus, an early preview of Texas Tech. Are the Red Raiders the toughest opponent on BYU's schedule? And overreacting to BYU Basketball's Uncut summer workouts video.Link to the new CougarBoard Store, hosted by Truwear! https://cougar-board-merch.truwearservices.com

BYU’s ticket dilemma, PFF picks football under 6.5 wins, and previewing Iowa State.

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 2025? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break it all down.

Previewing Utah: Should BYU really be worried about Devon Dampier? And Jake Retzlaff heads to Tulane

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 Loyal Cougars Podcast.

What’s Utah’s deal with Keanu Tanuvasa? BYU’s elite recruiting class. And an early Arizona preview.

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 it all down.

AJ Dybantsa named World Cup MVP. Is Jake Retzlaff hurting BYU’s recruiting? Early WVU game preview.

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 Rodriguez have repeat success in his second stint with the Mountaineers? Jake and Tosh break it all down.

Jake Retzlaff’s BYU saga coming to an end? Can Ryder Lyons break the spell of highly-rated QB busts?

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? Brandon Gurney joins the show to talk about all that and more.

Can Ryder Lyons be BYU’s next Zach Wilson? Plus, an early preview of BYU vs. Colorado.

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.