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Could BYU Football’s Dynamic Duo RUIN Each Other’s Awards Hopes This Season? | Fan Friday Squad Show Talking BYU Basketball, Football & USU Series

Podcast: Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball
Published: May 8, 2026
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Summary

BYU's offensive depth creates a unique dilemma where star players LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeyer could inadvertently split national award votes. The discussion also evaluates the critical need for interior size in BYU basketball and the financial logic behind moving the Utah State series to the Delta Center.

Topics

BYU Football
BYU Basketball
Heisman Trophy
Doak Walker Award
Big 12 Conference
College Basketball Recruiting
Utah State Aggies
College Football Playoff

Highlights

Main idea: The presence of both LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeyer provides immense depth but may dilute individual award recognition
Practical takeaway: BYU basketball must prioritize recruiting high-level interior talent to avoid being dominated in the post
Failure mode: A lack of size in the frontcourt could lead to repeated struggles against elite tournament-level competition
Economic insight: Moving the Utah State series to the Delta Center is driven by significant revenue potential for both programs
Strategic outlook: The upcoming Notre Dame matchup is viewed as a critical tone-setter for the Big 12 season

Chapters

1:00 Fan Friday Intro: Introduction to the supersized Fan Friday edition covering basketball, football, and the Utah State series.
4:20 The Awards Dilemma: Analyzing whether the talent of LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeyer helps or hurts BYU's chances at the Doak Walker and Heisman trophies.
10:40 Basketball Post Presence: A look at the roster crisis at center and the difficulty of recruiting big men in the current market.
16:40 The Big Man Market: Discussion on the rising value and scarcity of elite seven-foot prospects in college basketball.
20:00 Utah State Series & Delta Center: Evaluating the move of the Utah State rivalry to the Delta Center and the impact on fan atmosphere.
22:50 Football Season Outlook: Predicting the importance of the Notre Dame and Arizona games for the Cougars' season trajectory.
28:50 Generational Fandom: Personal stories of lifelong BYU supporters and the traditions of the Cougar fan base.