The Loyal Cougars Podcast | For BYU Cougars Sports Fans

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 to discuss.

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 of UConn. And Kennard Davis officially signs with Kevin Young and company. Do the Cougars officially have their starting lineup? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh discuss.

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 Cougars Podcast.

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 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

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.