{"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":"2026-06-26T16:22:06.688640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433"},"episode":{"title":"BYU's Faith-Driven REFUSAL to Take Millions in Private Equity Money—Will it Preserve Their LEGACY? | Big 12 Boast Strong QB Contingent Led by Bear Bachmeier | Who Will Win Big 12 This Fall?","slug":"byu-s-faith-driven-refusal-to-take-millions-in-private-equity-money-will-it-preserve-their-legacy-big-12-boast-strong-qb-contingent-led-by-bear-bachmeier-who-will-win-big-12-this-fall","published_at":"2026-05-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/byu-s-faith-driven-refusal-to-take-millions-in-private-equity-money-will-it-preserve-their-legacy-big-12-boast-strong-qb-contingent-led-by-bear-bachmeier-who-will-win-big-12-this-fall","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/a1b40b2e-e489-426a-b64b-19172efabda4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6&awEpisodeId=a1b40b2e-e489-426a-b64b-19172efabda4&feed=DzohBBeS","summary":"Big 12 football stuns the college sports scene as major programs—BYU, Colorado, Texas Tech, and others—reject a $30 million private equity lifeline, sparking questions about financial wisdom and long-term vision in the NIL era. Is refusing instant capital a sign of confidence, or are these programs risking their future competitiveness? The episode opens with Kevin Borba and Jake Hatch dissecting the high-stakes decision, breaking down why schools are turning away from Redbird Capital’s offer. Concerns over steep interest rates, diminished financial autonomy, and the potential reputation hit of being linked with private equity force teams into a tense stand-off. Programs like Colorado, led by a fundraising-focused AD, envision a sustainable financial ecosystem, while BYU’s debt-averse philosophy—rooted in its institutional values and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—sets a unique standard in college athletics. The discussion then turns to the most competitive Big 12 quarterback crop in recent memory. With stars like Bear Bachmeier propelling BYU to a 12-2 campaign, DJ Lagway energizing Baylor, and promising talents like Alonza Barnett at UCF and Julian Lewis at Colorado, the conference’s offensive firepower is undeniable. Jake Hatch breaks down Bachmeier’s rapid rise after transferring in, emphasizing the pivotal role of LJ Martin and a veteran supporting cast. The conversation spotlights what it takes for a young QB like Lewis to thrive in Boulder—solid protection, a reliable run game, and a flexible system that doesn’t demand instant heroics. Questions swirl over high-ceiling situations like Connor Weigman’s at Houston and the player retention moves in Arizona with Noah Fifita. Can the Big 12’s loaded quarterback depth finally outshine the…","meta_description":"Big 12 football stuns the college sports scene as major programs—BYU, Colorado, Texas Tech, and others—reject a $30 million private equity lifeline, spark…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2031,"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/byu-s-faith-driven-refusal-to-take-millions-in-private-equity-money-will-it-preserve-their-legacy-big-12-boast-strong-qb-contingent-led-by-bear-bachmeier-who-will-win-big-12-this-fall/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/byu-s-faith-driven-refusal-to-take-millions-in-private-equity-money-will-it-preserve-their-legacy-big-12-boast-strong-qb-contingent-led-by-bear-bachmeier-who-will-win-big-12-this-fall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}