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Expert Predicts HUGE Upset This Weekend That Will ROCK the Big 12...

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

While suit-and-tie network executives in Bristol try to shove soft, over-hyped coastal matchups down our throats, real college football fans know exactly where the real action is this Saturday. The Big 12 is putting on an absolute slate of pure, unadulterated trench warfare from sunrise to midnight.

This isn't a league for delicate, perimeter-soft programs looking for easy ratings. Look across the board: undefeated, No. 2 BYU goes on the road to battle UCF, stepping directly into a trap-game environment where blue-collar execution in the trenches will be tested on every single snap. Out west, top-ten Utah hosts a ranked Houston squad in a brutal, line-of-scrimmage fistfight that will leave bruised ribs and broken spirits. Throw in Texas Tech heading into Cincinnati, Kansas State clashing with Arizona State, and Colorado trading blows with Oklahoma State—every single matchup is a four-quarter meat grinder.

The algorithm nerds love to sit in air-conditioned studios and dismiss the depth of this conference because it doesn't fit their pre-packaged television narratives. But this Saturday's slate proves what real football is actually about. There are no warm-up weeks or free passes in the Big 12. You show up, strap up your helmet, and earn every single yard in the mud and dirt. From high-altitude battles in Utah to physical fights in Ohio and Florida, Saturday is going to be a total showcase of pure, unrelenting football violence.

Let the suit-and-ties preach their spreadsheet metrics all morning. True fans will be locked into the Big 12, watching real men battle in the trenches for sixty brutal minutes.

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LEAVE NO DOUBT: BYU Football Seek to VALIDATE No. 2 Rank as Kalani Sitake’s Team Eyes UCF DOMINATION | TJ Woods Talks O-Line & Offensive Output | Everydayer Club Mailbag

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

BYU football is riding high at #2 in the national polls after their resounding victory over Notre Dame, but the pressure ramps up as Kalani Sitake’s team heads to UCF for a high-stakes Big 12 clash. Is this the week the BYU Cougars prove to the nation—and to the skeptics—that their championship ambitions are for real? Jake Hatch breaks down why the matchup at the Bounce House is a pivotal opportunity for Brigham Young University to reinforce their reputation, maintain their perfect record, and test the “big dog” mentality that's driving this season’s success.

Key discussions center on the keys for victory, including avoiding costly special teams mistakes that have lingered in recent weeks with muffed punts from Tiger Bachmeier and Cannon DeVries. Jake outlines the importance of BYU’s offense staying efficient despite the continued absence of LJ Martin and highlights how Sione Moa’s health remains a lingering question that could impact the ground game. Offensive line coach and run game coordinator TJ Woods joins the show to share valuable insider perspectives, praising the O-line’s dominant showing against Notre Dame, candid insights on Bott Mulitalo’s rapid growth, and optimism about the unit’s ability to rise to new challenges against UCF’s tough run defense. Woods also unpacks the evolution of BYU’s screen game and the maturity developing in leaders like Bruce Mitchell, whose presence at center ensures the offense is dialed in week after week.

Listeners’ questions take center stage as Jake tackles the potential ripple effects from recent Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stances against sports betting on BYU's odds, roster depth on special teams, and whether the new five-year eligibility rule is giving younger players a faster track to critical game experience. Intriguing hypotheticals prompt an assessment of which scenario benefits BYU more: an undefeated season and a College Football Playoff #1 seed with a first-round bye, or a single loss and the advantage of a home playoff game at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Jake considers the nuances of playoff positioning, conference championship stakes, and the difficult tradeoff between chasing hardware and maximizing postseason opportunity.

As the Cougars gear up to face the UCF Knights in Orlando, can this squad live up to its billing and deliver another signature performance? Get Jake’s final score prediction and insights on what it will take for BYU to solidify their spot among college football’s elite. Don’t miss the most comprehensive breakdown of BYU’s current path, the players poised to make an impact, and what’s at stake as the playoff race intensifies.

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BYU basketball players preview 2026-27 season at Big 12 Media Days

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:05:06 GMT

10-22-26 - Jonathan Tavernari - ESPN The Fan CBB Analyst - Why does JT believe Jaxon Kohler can avergae a double-double this year?

Broadway Media — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:34:44 GMT

Jake & Ben

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:36:51 GMT

Mitch Harper: Bear Bachmeier Should Be a Heisman Finalist After Win Over Notre Dame + BYU at UCF Preview

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:14:58 GMT

10-22-26 - Hour 4 - What's the ceiling for Bruce Branch at BYU?

Broadway Media — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:11:20 GMT

10-22-26 - Hour 3 - What does UCF's list of injuries look like for their matchup with BYU?

Broadway Media — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:08:32 GMT

Hour 3: Mitch Harper's Reaction to BYU's Big Win Over Notre Dame + Previewing BYU at UCF | Replies Against Humanity | Audio Vault: Shaq Says Walker Kessler is the Best Big Man in the NBA

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:06:49 GMT

Adam Eaton, Co-Host, Sons of UCF - BYU vs UCF Preview and what does the injury report look like for UCF?

Broadway Media — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:05:15 GMT

Braiden Day - CEO Odion Menswear - 10-22-26 -Braiden's Reaction to BYU's win over Notre Dame

Broadway Media — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:56:38 GMT

10-22-26 - Sports Court with Handy and Handy - Jaxon Kohler is eligible for now, what legal case does he have?

Broadway Media — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:50:29 GMT

10-22-26 - Big 12 Insider John Kurtz - Should Bear Bachmeier be in the Heisman conversation?

Broadway Media — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:09:54 GMT

REPORT CARD: BYU Football Reaches Midseason WIth Gaudy Record, Ranking & Team Still Looking for More

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:39:33 GMT

Welcome into another edition of Locked On Cougars, hosted by Jake Hatch! We have officially reached the midseason mark of the 2026 college football season, and what a thrilling first half it has been for Kalani Sitake’s squad. Sitting at a pristine 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play— punctuated by that historic, heart-pounding 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame—the BYU Cougars have firmly established themselves as national contenders.

On today’s episode, we hand out comprehensive midseason report card grades for every unit on the team. We evaluate Aaron Roderick’s offense as it adapts to a running back committee following LJ Martin’s injury, and we grade Kelly Poppinga’s defense, which continues to pitch masterclasses and clamp down in high-pressure moments. We highlight our midseason standout players, from Bear Bachmeier taking the college football world by storm to defensive stalwarts making game-winning plays.

With a golden 6-0 record in our back pocket, we also take a macro look at where this program stands. We examine the College Football Playoff outlook, the evolving Big 12 championship race, and what the ceiling is for the Cougars as they transition into the grueling back half of the fall schedule.

Finally, we turn our full attention to Saturday’s trip down to Orlando as BYU takes on the UCF Knights at the Bounce House. We break down what to expect from the Knights, how the Cougars must handle a hostile road environment in Florida, and the keys to keeping this magical undefeated streak alive.

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Adam Eaton - 10-22-26 - Co-Host, Sons of UCF -

Broadway Media — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:36:05 GMT

FULL SHOW | Should Utah Jazz fans panic after blowout loss to Memphis | BYU insider Mitch Harper LIVE from Orlando | Jazz insider Ben Anderson | UCF play

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:13:43 GMT

10-22-26 - Hour 2 - How does the defensive backs look for BYU?

Broadway Media — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:12:15 GMT

Braiden Day 10-22-26 -

Broadway Media — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:01:55 GMT

Hour 1: Jazz Disappoint in Season Opener at Memphis Grizzlies. What Happened? | Top 3 Stories of the Day: Dalton Kincaid to be Guest Picker on College GameDay | Is UCF a Trap Game for BYU?

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:01:03 GMT

10-22-26 - Hour 1 - How much depth does BYU's football program has? What grade do you give BYU's defense?

Broadway Media — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:18:11 GMT

HOUR 4 | Ute Preview Show | Former BYU running back invades the preview show | Utes will beat Houston | Utah fans will make it hard on Houston | How many teams will Big 12 get in the College Football Playoff

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:50:26 GMT

Intel on BYU-UCF availability report + Interviews with BYU's Matthias Leach & Zak Yamauchi + Ball talk with Jackson Payne

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:43:34 GMT

UCF play by play Marc Daniels | Can UCF pull the upset on #2 BYU | Scott Frost's second stint with UCF + MORE

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:05 GMT

HOUR 2 | Utah Jazz insider Ben Anderson on the Jazz season | UCF play-by-play Marc Daniels previews BYU-UCF | Dalton Kincaid named ESPN College GameDay's guest picker

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:49:53 GMT

BYU insider Mitch Harper | BYU trying to avoid trap game loss against UCF | Big 12 basketball media days takeaways | This year's BYU basketball team will be better post AJ Dybantsa

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:23:08 GMT