{"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":"SUPREMACY: Big 12 Runs Through Utah & BYU Football STANDS APART With Utah & Others Playing Catch-Up | Will Kalani Sitake & Co. Make College Football Playoff Run?","slug":"supremacy-big-12-runs-through-utah-byu-football-stands-apart-with-utah-others-playing-catch-up-will-kalani-sitake-co-make-college-football-playoff-run","published_at":"2026-09-29T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433/supremacy-big-12-runs-through-utah-byu-football-stands-apart-with-utah-others-playing-catch-up-will-kalani-sitake-co-make-college-football-playoff-run","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/b4d2cddd-ead5-483a-a45f-726917c070b2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=df3adc55-2f40-437c-852e-1d8b8122e2c6&awEpisodeId=b4d2cddd-ead5-483a-a45f-726917c070b2&feed=DzohBBeS","summary":"Who truly runs the Big 12: the Utah Utes or BYU Cougars? The longstanding Holy War rivalry now carries national implications, as both programs look like legitimate Big 12 Conference frontrunners and serious contenders for the College Football Playoff. Jake Hatch and JT Wistrcill break down the state of the race, debating which team deserves to be called the Big 12’s best after four weeks and who boasts the more impressive résumé. Utah’s smothering defense, led by Devin Dampier, has made a statement by limiting opponents to just over 10 points per game, but BYU football counters with a signature victory over Arizona, featuring the stellar play of quarterback Bear Bachmeier and dynamic weapon Legend Glasker. The hosts go in-depth on the critical factors behind each program’s early dominance. They weigh the impact of coaching philosophies, highlighting how Kalani Sitake and the post-Jay Hill BYU defense are mixing new blitz packages under Kelly Poppinga, while the Utes continue to thrive on toughness in the trenches. On offense, the evolution of both backfields sparks spirited discussion: Can Wayshawn Parker’s breakout season challenge LJ Martin’s awards and preseason hype? Which offensive line is truly the conference’s best, and how does high school football talent within Utah fuel both teams’ sustained success? From analyzing Utah's third-quarter lulls to questioning Oklahoma State and Texas Tech’s staying power, JT Wistrcill and Jake Hatch map out plausible paths to the CFP for both Utah and Brigham Young University. Could both teams get in if they finish with just one loss each? The implications are massive, with the duo examining playoff committee perceptions—especially on the impact of non-conference tests like BYU’s showdown with Notre Dame and potential roadblocks…","meta_description":"Who truly runs the Big 12: the Utah Utes or BYU Cougars? 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