{"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. 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Pollsters dropped Kalani Sitake’s team despite a 63-7 thrashing of Utah Tech, fueling frustration among fans and raising the stakes for every game ahead. Can the Cougars overcome what Jake Hatch calls a national bias against programs like BYU, where convincing wins aren’t enough to maintain their place among college football’s elite? With USC leapfrogging BYU in the AP ranking and the Cougars falling to 15th despite meeting expectations, every snap against Arizona could determine whether BYU keeps its Big 12 title and playoff hopes alive or risks being pushed aside by the national narrative. As SEC drama unfolds, the possibility of LSU’s expulsion grabs headlines and sparks frenzied speculation. Jake Hatch explores the chaos brewing in the Southeastern Conference, with rumors of a Thursday vote to oust LSU. If Lane Kiffin and the Tigers land on the open market, what would their addition mean for the Big 12? Would Brett Yormark roll out the red carpet for one of college football’s most polarizing brands, injecting instant star power and national attention into the league? Drawing comparisons to the media frenzy surrounding Deion Sanders' arrival at Colorado, Jake Hatch argues that LSU’s joining could be transformative for the Big 12, raising critical questions about the future of conference realignment and the league’s ongoing need for marquee programs and strong personalities. Off the field, Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran introduces First Down Provo—a brand-new fan festival designed to elevate the BYU game day experience and strengthen community ties. Modeled after events at powerhouse programs like Florida State and Texas A&M, First Down Pro…","meta_description":"BYU football enters a pivotal showdown with Arizona as College Football Playoff narratives already hang in the balance. 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