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Josh Pate: BYU "Didn't Really Win ANYTHING" Last Year - Kalani Sitake & BYU Football Get Challenged | BYU & USU Re-Ignite Hoops Series | BYU Specialists Must Deliver This Fall

Podcast: Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball
Published: May 6, 2026
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Summary

BYU football faces a critical test to prove critics wrong after a season of high production but zero trophies. The episode also examines the financial motivations behind the renewed BYU-Utah State basketball rivalry and the high stakes of BYU's special teams overhaul.

Topics

BYU Football
BYU Basketball
Big 12 Conference
College Football Analysis
Utah State Aggies
Special Teams
College Basketball Scheduling
Josh Pate

Highlights

Main idea: BYU football must translate 63% returning production into tangible wins to silence critics like Josh Pate
Strategic shift: BYU's basketball scheduling favors high-revenue neutral sites over traditional in-state road environments
Failure mode: Inconsistency in the revamped special teams unit could undermine BYU's championship ambitions
Practical takeaway: The success of the new special teams coordinator, Justin Ena, is vital for maintaining complementary football
Economic driver: The BYU-Utah State basketball renewal is driven by significant revenue potential at the Delta Center

Chapters

1:00 Basketball Rivalry Renewal: Discussion on the BYU and Utah State basketball series renewal and the implications of not playing in Logan.
3:10 The 'No Wins' Criticism: Analyzing Josh Pate's claim that BYU football failed to win anything significant last season.
5:20 Returning Production Advantage: Examining BYU's status as a top program in terms of returning roster production.
7:30 Big 12 Dominance Potential: Evaluating the roster strength and the potential for BYU to lead the Big 12 conference.
11:50 Basketball Venue Strategy: The impact of playing high-profile games at the Delta Center versus traditional venues.
14:10 In-State Scheduling Economics: How financial considerations and relationship building influence non-conference basketball scheduling.
20:40 Special Teams Overhaul: The importance of the new special teams unit and the search for stability in the third phase of the game.