{"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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Could this be the year that the Cougars’ defensive tackle duo establishes itself as the conference’s finest? Tanuvasa returns for his final season after tough NFL feedback and a “disgust” with leaving unfinished business on the field. He shares his motivation to run it back, highlighting the bond with teammates, the evolving program culture, and the personal desire to elevate his game and draft stock by pushing team success. Jake Hatch spotlights Tanuvasa’s growth from a player “freelancing” out of position to an intentional, vocal leader invested in every aspect of the program. Tanuvasa explains how his NFL aspirations are aligned with BYU’s defensive performance—believing that winning as a team boosts individual draft stock. He details his off-field efforts, from organizing team meals to mentoring new arrivals like Cade Uluava, emphasizing a culture where every BYU player feels they belong, regardless of their background or prior school. The podcast breaks down what’s changed with new defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga at the helm. Tanuvasa praises Poppinga’s deliberate, passionate approach and his willingness to adapt schemes to put veterans in position to succeed. With Poppinga’s defensive line background, Tanuvasa feels empowered to trust his instincts and play with greater “free will” while still embracing team accountability. The rigorous, collaborative atmosphere has bred optimism that this will be a breakthrough year for BYU’s defense. Personal details deepen the story—Tanuvasa shares the unique dynamic of playing under the watchful eye of his father, Shawn, the team chaplain, and the legacy of his family’s jersey numbers. With hi…","meta_description":"BYU Football looks to make waves in the Big 12, driven by a reenergized defensive line led by Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland. 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