How ‘bout them Cougs? After starting off the season off of everybody’s radars, the Cougs are now 8-0 and rolling into a bye week. It feels like every time BYU is down on the road, they find a way to come back and win. Kalani Sitake’s winning culture has taken root in Provo and doesn’t appear to be over anytime soon. True Freshman Bear Bachmeier put together his best game of the season on Saturday. He did so without star running back LJ Martin, and in a hostile environment in Ames, Iowa.
BYU Men’s Basketball begins the regular season Monday, November 3rd, vs Villanova in Vegas! In their exhibition games, AJ Dybantsa has looked like the future top overall pick in next year’s NBA draft. Robert Wright III and Richie Saunders also have a large role on the team. The World Series is nearing an end with the Blue Jays currently up 3-2 in the series. Listen to this episode for a fun, blue-goggled take on BYU sports! #byu
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Let me tell you a story about two football teams. Separated by just 42 miles, they are highly competitive. Although they don’t like to admit it, they are very similar in many ways. Each time they battle, it’s a close game. The fanbases behind these two teams hate each other. The “Team down south” had lost nine straight games head-to-head until they broke that streak in 2021. Now, imagine in 2025, Big Noon Kickoff takes its show to Provo as if the tensions weren’t high enough. BYU is the winning team on a 3-game win streak with official bragging rights for another year. It’s that time of year – the Holy War!
another year. It’s that time of year – the Holy War!
BYU won 24-21 in a thriller Saturday night to improve to 7-0 and take 1st place in the Big 12. The game was huge in many ways, along with Big Noon Kickoff bringing their show to Provo beginning at 6:30 AM! It was a dream day for blue bleeding cougars fans as they got to rush the field to celebrate. Texas Tech lost at Arizona State, giving BYU the #1 spot in the Big 12. Men’s Basketball is playing exhibition games as well! The World Series begins Friday night between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. Listen to this episode for an in-depth celebration and summary of BYU’s rivalry win, and how I think they’ll do at Iowa State this weekend. #byu
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In a game where BYU was supposed to lose, they refused to go down. Bear Bachmeier led a fourth-quarter Cougar comeback to force overtime! He looked like a true freshman, but redeemed himself late in the game. They made the plays they had to win, and came back down double digits in the fourth quarter for the first time since 2015. They improve to 6-0 and now face their toughest opponent yet, who happens to be their archrival, the Utah Utes.
There is so much history and bad blood between the “team up north” and the “team down south”. It is a rivalry dating back to 1922, marked by countless one-score games and wild finishes. BYU has won the last two and looks to make it three this Saturday! This game will award the winner an inside track to the #2 seed in the Big 12 Championship race. As if the tensions weren’t high enough, FOX Big Noon Kickoff is taking its show to Provo! Listen to this episode for an extensive preview of the Holy War! #byu
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Many teams fly under the radar, but few do it as well as BYU. After starting the season as a “lost cause” due to Jake Retzlaff transferring, everyone crossed off the Cougars from their ballot. However, we’re six weeks in, and the Cougars show no sign of slowing from last year’s performances. They have exceeded expectations and got their true freshman QB, Bear Bachmeier, up to speed in just 5 games. He threw for 351 yards and ran for a touchdown in a dominant win over West Virginia, and they are looking to win this weekend in Tucson.
The next six games for BYU will be difficult to navigate. Each of the opponents is currently 4-1 or better and showcasing talented quarterback play. The Big 12 race is still very much open, as per usual. Major upsets went down this week, with #7 Penn State losing to UCLA, which hadn’t led at any point in the season before the game. BYU Men’s Hoops had “Marriott Madness” last night to kick off the most anticipated season in program history. Listen to this episode for in-depth insights and my thoughts on college football! #byu
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BYU has once again started off the season 3-0. Here’s a stat for you: In 5 of the last 6 seasons, BYU has begun 3-0! They dominated East Carolina 34-13. I share my insights into the game and a preview of their upcoming matchup at Colorado! Playing against Coach Prime is always an interesting experience.
Many juicy Big 12 matchups are coming up this weekend. TCU plays at Arizona State Friday night – The Horned Frogs are playing strong. Alabama and Georgia face off, and DeBoer (Alabama head coach) is on the hot seat. Oregon and Penn State play in a Top 10 game as Penn State searches for its statement win. Listening to this episode is perfect for College Football enthusiasts! #byu
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A special guest joins me in this episode, Janessa Bingham! She is the Student Body Leader at BYU-Idaho. There are so many great things to learn from this interview – give it a listen! BYU plays at East Carolina at 5:30. It’s the Cougars' first road test, and specifically for true freshman QB Bear Bachmeier. I preview the game and give my prediction.
Week 3 of College Football brought so many great finishes and upsets! Whether it was Georgia Tech beating Clemson on a walk-off FG, or Texas A&M converting on 4th & 11 to win the game in South Bend, College Football delivered. BYU Men’s Basketball season begins in exactly four weeks from tomorrow! Listening to this episode keeps you updated in the world of sports and all things BYU! #byu
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BYU is now 2-0 coming off a win vs Stanford! I talk about this game and how they can utilize their timely bye week to clean up some mistakes. They play on the road @ East Carolina at 5:30 MDT in their first true road test.
College Football Week 2 had many upsets! South Florida stunned #13 Florida on the road to headline the upsets. Carlos Alcaraz beat World #1 Jannik Sinner Sunday afternoon en route to his second US Open win. These two players are on a whole different level right now! The Ravens and Bills played Sunday Night in a thrilling finish; I cover the drama that happened in this game. Listen to this episode for your weekly insight into the sports world! #byu
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The mighty cougars of BYU dominated Portland State from start to finish Saturday night. They put up 69 points, and the defense stifled the Vikings, as they were unable to score. They face Stanford from the ACC on Saturday night. True Freshman Bear Bachmeier could be a special QB for the Cougs. He accounted for five touchdowns and had no turnovers. I share my insights more in-depth in this episode.
Everyone loves a good college football upset to kickstart the season! Florida State beat Alabama 31-17 in a shocker! Lee Corso, College Gameday analyst, correctly picked the upset in his final week on the show. He will be missed! The NFL is starting this weekend, and I share which game is best to watch. Listen to the episode for your weekly insight into the sports world! #byu
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I am thrilled that College Football is back. It’s been a long summer, but here it is. It has begun in Dublin and will conclude in Miami Gardens, with many thrilling games in between! BYU begins on Saturday at 6 pm MDT vs Portland St. True freshman Bear Bachmeier is the guy for the Cougars as they look to build off last year’s success.
BYU QB commit Ryder Lyons is putting on a clinic for Folsom High. He threw for 400+ yards on Saturday and accounted for five touchdowns. Texas @ Ohio State and LSU @ Clemson square off this Saturday to kick off the season. The Big 12 seems to be as unpredictable as always! Donations would be greatly appreciated to keep this Pod going – My Venmo is listed below. Listening to this episode keeps you updated in the football world! #byu
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Everyone wants to know who BYU’s starting QB will be. The race is down to McCae Hillstead and true freshman Bear Bachmeier. After just 3 months in the program, it’s shaping up to be the first time BYU has ever started the season with a true freshman. The defense is the highlight and strength of BYU.
The Kansas State vs. Iowa State game during week 0, nicknamed “Farmageddon,” is only 6 days away! This matchup has huge implications for such an early rivalry matchup. Saturdays are soon going to be full of football, food, and more football. The NFL preseason is in full swing, and the US Open Tennis tournament is only one week away. Listening to this episode keeps you in the loop with Gabe the Babe’s latest inside scoop. #byu
I give my insights on BYU’s decision in choosing a starting QB for week 1 and how they will likely decide it. Once again, the Cougs are overlooked going into Fall Camp and will have a major chip on their shoulder once again, which they use to their advantage. I preview the competition we will face in the Big 12 and how the schedule affects it.
The BYU vs Utah football game on October 18th could be a massive battle with major implications, and the crowd in Provo will be electric. I share my opinion on how revenue sharing will affect recruiting for CFB teams in the future. Week 0 is 24 days away and rapidly approaching! BYU Men’s Hoops is under 100 days till tipoff and doing Summer Camp. Listening to this episode gives you the latest insights going into the best part of fall for sports fans – College Football. #gocougs
Gabe the Babe discusses the commitment of 5-Star QB Ryder Lyons! He is from Folsom, CA, plans to serve a one-year mission, and begin playing in 2027. It is much needed as current QB Jake Retzlaff has announced his plans to transfer. BYU will be having another QB battle this offseason!
The Wimbledon Open for tennis begins this week! It is the most prestigious of the four grand slams. They play on grass, so the ball favors pace and spin. In the NBA Finals, Game 7 went down in Oklahoma City and the Thunder came out on top! Tyrese Haliburton went down early and it was unfortunate for everyone. Listening keeps you updated on the latest news in the awesome sports world! #gocougs
Gabe the Babe covers the implications of the House v. NCAA settlement for revenue-sharing in college athletics. There are many changes and adjustments to what was once “College” Football and is now a pipeline to the NFL. It will be interesting to see what becomes of it! BYU is in great shape in recruiting to get star players, such as Ryder Lyons.
The NHL Finals were won by Florida (again!) against the Oilers. The Pacers won game 6 to force a game 7 in Oklahoma City! Either team will be a first-time NBA champion. It has been a fantastic series of games and will end Sunday night. Listening to this episode keeps you in the loop for the latest in the sports world! #gocougs
Gabe the Babe is back to cover a loaded episode with great content! BYU Football Kickoff times were announced for four games. The schedule is favorable for the Cougs, who are looking to repeat last season’s success! I make my predictions (Way too Early) for each game and discuss the CFP changes. The straight seeding model has already passed, with the 5+11 model on its way.
BYU Men’s Hoops has a full roster and is ready to play big matchups in the non-conference. They will face opponents such as UConn, Wisconsin, Villanova, North Carolina, and Clemson in arenas such as TD Garden, Delta Center, T-Mobile Arena, and the MSG. NBA & NHL Finals will begin shortly with the Pacers and Thunder making new appearances. It has been a memorable playoff season so far with lots of comebacks. Listening to this episode keeps you updated on the recent big news in the sports world! #gocougs
Gabe the Babe shares his thoughts from the 2025 NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Finals for the NHL. There have been some upsets, buzzer beaters, and great underdog stories to follow. What more could you ask for? Most remaining NBA teams are new faces to the Playoffs, which makes it exciting to see.
I analyze BYU’s football and basketball rosters from the offseason transfer portal and how they’ve improved and declined. Both have high expectations for the 2025-2026 season due to outstanding performances from this past year! This national prominence is what the Cougars need. They also gained a storyline by hiring new AD Brian Santiago. Listening to this episode keeps you informed on the latest buzz in the sports world! #gocougs
Gabe the Babe is back to preview the first round of the NBA Playoffs, discuss BYU Men’s Basketball additions and losses, and discuss how football will hold up with the losses of Taggart and Marion. BYU boosted its stock by gaining Baylor transfer Robert Wright III. Both BYU Football and Men’s Basketball finished in the Top 15 in the rankings and are expected to do so again!
Early April brought us one of the most exciting Masters in history. Rory McIlroy from Ireland faced off first against Bryson DeChambeau, then Justin Rose, and ultimately won to receive the famous green jacket. It is an iconic course at Augusta National. McIlroy completed his 4-Major Grand Slam with the win at Augusta. He is one of 6 to do so in history. Listening keeps you covered on the latest news in the sports world. #gocougs
Gabe the Babe previews the final four and the path each team took to make it there. It will take place in San Antonio in the Alamodome, the same place BYU played in the Alamo Bowl vs Colorado. The stakes are high as all the teams are #1 and riding high. The matchups on Saturday and Monday are guaranteed to deliver great games.
BYU was sent out of the Big Dance by Alabama, who shot 25-51 on 3-Pointers and set the records in makes and attempts for a single game. If you must go out, this was not a bad way to do so. The season was a success for Kevin Young & Co, and we await decisions regarding the roster and schedule for 2025-2026. Listening to this episode gives you many great insights into March Madness! #gocougs
Gabe the Babe shares his thoughts on BYU’s magical Sweet 16 Run! They upset #3 Wisconsin 91-89 to advance to New Jersey for the next two games. I cover all my takeaways from the exciting matchup. The rest of the bracket doesn’t have many Cinderella teams, but some got the upsets.
BYU will face the winner of #7 Saint Mary’s vs #2 Alabama on Thursday, March 27. The Cougs will look to continue only their third Sweet 16 run in 44 years! The Big 12 is doing well, with 5-6 teams still in the tournament out of 7 total. We have yet to see a true bracket buster, as two perfect brackets are remaining. Listening to this episode keeps you updated on all the latest in March Madness! #gocougs
Gabe the Babe shares his thoughts on BYU’s 9-game win streak, 2 straight wins over Iowa State, and their draw in the NCAA Tournament (March Madness). In Denver, they will face VCU in a 6/11 matchup on Thursday at 2:15 MDT. This game will be a big challenge for the Cougars, but they are more than capable of making a run.
I share my tips and tricks for making a bracket, some predictions, and common upsets to watch out for. With this tournament, it’s impossible to know what’ll happen. So far, a perfect bracket doesn’t exist. The odds are against you, as they are 1 in 9.2 quintillion. March wouldn’t be the same without this tournament to look forward to. I share my takeaways on the bracket and all the news regarding March Madness! #gocougs
Gabe the Babe interviews Orthopedic Surgeon Josh Hunter. We discuss his college experiences, recommendations, and education. It is highly insightful. Later, I analyze BYU Men’s Basketball's two straight wins against Top 25 teams! They won vs Kansas by 34 points, and at Arizona by 1 point. Both helped them virtually gain lock status in the Big Dance (NCAA Tournament).
I discuss how the Big 12 tournament is structured, including who receives the byes at which points. BYU is at #5, looking to climb to a Top-4 seed to receive a double bye in the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City. They received their first season ranking on Monday, coming in the AP poll at #25. I share thoughts from the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off (NHL All-Star Break) with the USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden. Listening to this episode gives you many great insights! #gocougs
