BYU almost digs its way out of another double-digit halftime hole, falling short of a comeback against Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. Richie Saunders with a career-high 33, was he the best player on the floor? Did the game settle the debate of AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson? Should Khadim Mboup be seeing more playing time? We make the case. Plus, previewing a Houston team that may not be as elite defensively as last year, but can still cause fits for the Cougars.

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BYU's miraculous comeback falls short as Rob Wright's potential game-winning shot gets blocked in the final seconds of the Cougars' loss to No. 1 Arizona. Why didn't AJ Dybantsa take the shot? And did BYU show they can actually hang with the most elite teams in the country? Another tough test this week as the Cougars head to Kansas to take on Darryn Peterson and the Jayhawks. Will we finally be able to settle the debate over who is the better freshman? Jake and Tosh break it all down.

BYU hoops loses to Texas Tech despite going on a 16-2 run with AJ Dybantsa on the bench. What worked well during that stretch and why couldn’t the Cougars sustain it when the freshman superstar returned? Is Khadim Mboup the missing piece to BYU’s success off the bench? Can he be the lock down defender BYU needs to have success in the Big 12? Plus, the transfer portal period is over with BYU landing some top talent. Why the Cougars had one of the best transfer portal periods in the Big 12 despite only nine incoming transfers.

BYU escapes Salt Lake City with an 89-84 win over a hot-shooting Utah team at the Huntsman Center. Why are Utah fans so upset at BYU fans for chanting in support of their team during a Morgan Scalley introduction? What did they think was going to happen? Richie Saunders continues to find ways to manufacture points with 6 offensive rebounds, resulting in 11 second chance points for the Cougars. And the Cougars face a tough test this week hosting TCU and heading to Lubbock to take on a red-hot Texas Tech team. Can BYU’s defense handle the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year in JT Toppin? Jake and Tosh break it all down.

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12 players have announced they are running it back with BYU this portal period, despite Jay Hill and Jernaro Gilford exiting for Michigan. What is Kalani doing to retain his best talent? BYU basketball wins its first conference matchup against Kansas State. What we liked and didn't like. And looking ahead to Arizona State and Utah.

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Without any true run threat in the Pop Tarts Bowl, BYU and Aaron Roderick built the offensive scheme around Bear Bachmeier and the freshman answered the call, throwing for 325 yards and a touchdown against Georgia Tech, leading the Cougars to a 25-21 comeback win. We break down his game and discuss his future. Plus, Kyle Whittingham is the new man in charge at Michigan. What that could mean for BYU, specifically Jay Hill and possibly Roderick.

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The Salt Lake Tribune published an op ed article from a BYU student who is “deeply disturbed” by the reported $9 million salary of Kalani Sitake. We discuss the inherent benefits of spending market value for a quality football coach. Plus, bowl week is finally upon us. Can the Cougars solve Haynes King and the Georgia Tech offense? And Josh Hoover, Sam Leavitt, Brendan Sorsby, and Rocco Becht all entering the transfer portal. Is the exodus of starting veteran quarterbacks from the Big 12 a concerning trend? Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break it all down.

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With Kyle Whittingham out as head coach at Utah and Morgan Scalley taking over, will Utah be able to poach Jay Hill from BYU to be its new defensive coordinator? Can BYU replicate Texas Tech's model for a successful transfer portal haul? Who do the Cougars need to target in the portal to build off last year's success? And the men's basketball team reportedly getting some reinforcements just in time for conference play.