{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433","podcast_index_feed_id":935433,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/DzohBBeS","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-cougars/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6/9873a81e-a3e6-40ed-abc0-5eaa98fb252b/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551454891425-ddohj0rpsy4-f9736b580ccbe9f4ca3289ff57ab7618-2flocked-on-cougars-podcast-bg-new.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Cougars podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the BYU Cougars. Hosted by Jake Hatch, the Locked On Cougars podcast provides your daily BYU Cougars fix with Jake’s unique insights and insider information as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things BYU Cougars. From the thrilling games at LaVell Edwards Stadium to hoop heaven’s Marriott Center and everywhere in between, the Locked On Cougars podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Cougars locker room and the Big 12. The Locked On Cougars podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-10-02T00:19:31.881243+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433"},"episode":{"title":"BOLD CALL: BYU & LJ Martin CHASE Records—Cougars Will Go 11-1 Season & Make College Football Playoff | Utah Tech Must-Do's | Everydayer Club Mailbag","slug":"bold-call-byu-lj-martin-chase-records-cougars-will-go-11-1-season-make-college-football-playoff-utah-tech-must-do-s-everydayer-club-mailbag","published_at":"2026-09-04T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/bold-call-byu-lj-martin-chase-records-cougars-will-go-11-1-season-make-college-football-playoff-utah-tech-must-do-s-everydayer-club-mailbag","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-cougars/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/63a296/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6/episodes/39a0ee67-2f6f-46cb-8422-c1e52544676b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6&awEpisodeId=39a0ee67-2f6f-46cb-8422-c1e52544676b&feed=DzohBBeS","summary":"BYU football sets the stage for a season with sky-high stakes, eyeing an 11-1 regular season that could launch the program into the College Football Playoff conversation. Jake Hatch breaks down why he predicts BYU can conquer powerhouses like Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium, even if they sacrifice a heated road rivalry game at Utah. With the Big 12 title game and national spotlight in play, the episode spotlights how the BYU Cougars’ roster is constructed for both explosive results and record-breaking performances. LJ Martin headlines the offensive firepower, with the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year positioned to become BYU’s all-time leading rusher and a legitimate Doak Walker Award contender, should he stay healthy. Bear Bachmeier’s arm brings the promise of a high-octane passing attack, potentially topping 3,500 yards if BYU’s offense fully clicks. Newcomer Legend Glasker draws attention as a freshman starter with game-changing abilities, while Kyler Kasper and JoJo Phillips round out a dynamic receiving corps. Jake Hatch also projects Walker Lyons as Bear’s go-to target on crucial downs, reinforcing the depth and versatility of Aaron Roderick’s offense. On defense, the Cougars are set to unleash Isaiah Glasker, named by Jake Hatch as his defensive MVP pick, back from injury with something to prove. The addition of Justin Kirkland at nose tackle could be the key to unlocking more sacks and freeing up Keanu Tanuvasa and BYU’s edge rushers for big plays. Listeners get answers to burning questions about defensive coordinator changes, the development of Kelly Poppinga’s linebacker-based schemes, and injury updates for key contributors like Jovesa Damuni. Fan mail sparks lively debates—should Kalani Sitake prioritize style points and run up the score, o…","meta_description":"BYU football sets the stage for a season with sky-high stakes, eyeing an 11-1 regular season that could launch the program into the College Football Playo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1861,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/episodes/bold-call-byu-lj-martin-chase-records-cougars-will-go-11-1-season-make-college-football-playoff-utah-tech-must-do-s-everydayer-club-mailbag/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/bold-call-byu-lj-martin-chase-records-cougars-will-go-11-1-season-make-college-football-playoff-utah-tech-must-do-s-everydayer-club-mailbag.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}