{"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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With both teams aiming for a statement win, the pressure is on Willie Fritz’s Cougars, renowned for their knack in tight finishes, to prove they’ve closed the gap after last year’s blowout loss. Meanwhile, Joey McGuire’s Red Raiders are seeking to reestablish themselves as a Big 12 power after a shaky start, with Chris Level noting that this early-season test could set the tone for the conference race. Panelists Jake Hatch, Parker Ainsworth, and Drake Toll weigh in: Is this a must-win for title hopefuls, or does an early slip-up truly derail playoff hopes in a conference where margin for error is razor-thin? The conversation extends beyond Lubbock, spotlighting BYU’s program-building win over Arizona, TCU’s looming litmus test with Texas Tech, and the ripple effects for Arizona Wildcats, whose recent loss tightens the race for a Big 12 Championship berth. West Virginia’s neutral-site battle against a veteran-laden Virginia squad draws intrigue, as Mountaineer Paul assesses the impact of off-field distractions—like the Noel Devine saga—on championship aspirations. With Virginia’s formidable lines and West Virginia’s hungry fanbase set to take over Charlotte, is an upset in play? Big 12 prestige is also at stake as Colorado faces a frisky Northwestern team and Kansas competes in the Union Jack Classic against Arizona State in London—sparking debate over the value of Big 12 teams taking games overseas and the importance of bye weeks after international competition. The squad discuss the potential pitfalls of overlooking G6 opponents and the strategic advantage brought by familiar faces, such as BYU’s former QB coach now at…","meta_description":"Friday Night Lights bring high drama to Texas as Texas Tech Red Raiders clash with Houston Cougars in a pivotal Big 12 showdown under the Lubbock sky. 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