The Loyal Cougars Podcast | For BYU Cougars Sports Fans

Could BYU luck out in its search for a big man? Rob Wright Drops 101 Points. Previewing Arizona.

Could Jaxon Kohler receive another year of eligibility—and could that open the door for a move to BYU? Jake and Tosh break down the former Michigan State captain’s eligibility battle, what the experienced big man would bring to Kevin Young’s roster, and how he could change the complexion of the Cougars. Plus, Rob Wright scored an absurd 101 points in a Powder League game. Was he held back last season, and should he become BYU’s primary offensive option? The show also includes an early preview of Arizona and Noah Fifita, a debate over BYU’s biggest win since joining the Big 12, and the latest reveal in the Top 20 in 20 countdown. Subscribe to The Loyal Cougars Podcast for weekly BYU football and basketball conversation, analysis, and debates.

Monster Energy Is Coming to BYU Jerseys. Big 12 Coaches Pick the Cougars to Win Conference.

Monster Energy is officially entering the Big 12 in a major way. As part of a reported $20 million-per-year agreement, co-branded Monster Energy and Big 12 logos will appear on football and basketball jerseys, fields and courts. What does that mean for BYU—and is this partnership a comfortable fit for the university’s brand? Jake and Tosh also break down a Big 12 coaches poll that picked BYU to win the conference championship and debate how seriously Cougar fans should take ESPN’s latest FPI projections. Plus, another BYU player is revealed in the Loyal Cougars Top 20 in 20. Topics include: • Monster Energy’s new Big 12 jersey patch • Whether corporate jersey sponsorships are becoming inevitable • BYU’s surprising support from Big 12 coaches • ESPN FPI’s outlook for the Cougars • Jake and Tosh's No. 7 player in BYU's Top 20 in 20 #BYUFootball #BYUSports #Big12Football #MonsterEnergy

LJ Martin Is Big 12 Preseason OPOY - BYU With 6 Total Honorees. 2 More Big In State Recruits Commit.

Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh break down a huge week for BYU football, starting with LJ Martin being named Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. The guys look at how LJ stacks up against past Big 12 honorees, what other Cougars landed preseason recognition, who got snubbed, and what the early rankings and projections say about BYU’s place in the conference. Plus, BYU adds two more key commits in Uhila Wolfgramm and Peyton Higginson, Egor Demin flashes in NBA Summer League, and the 20 in 20 countdown continues with Jake and Tosh's No. 8 players. Subscribe for more BYU football, basketball, recruiting, and Big 12 talk from Loyal Cougars.

AJ Dybantsa’s ROY odds, BYU beats out Ohio State in recruiting battle, and Will Voigt’s silent exit

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 2 odds-on favorite to win Rookie of the Year — Jake and Tosh break down what that says about the hype, the expectations, and how real the AJ buzz is getting. We also dive into BYU beating out Ohio State in a major recruiting battle, what that win says about the Cougars’ momentum on the trail, and what Will Voigt’s quiet exit from BYU basketball could reveal about that relationship. Plus, we hit the bigger-picture questions around BYU football recruiting, basketball roster movement, and where the Cougars are gaining ground nationally. Subscribe for more BYU football, BYU basketball, recruiting talk, Big 12 takes, and Loyal Cougars debates. #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #AJDybantsa #BYURecruiting #LoyalCougars

Does Xu Xin solve BYU’s big needs? Parker Kingston possible return to Provo? Brendan Soresby Fallout

BYU basketball may have found its tallest answer yet. Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh lead off with Xu Xin, the 7-foot-5 international big man who brings rim protection, size, and a brand-new nickname debate to Provo. Is “Xuperman” ready to fly for the Cougars? Then the guys break down the latest around Parker Kingston, including what his legal situation could mean for his BYU future, before diving into the Brendan Soresby fallout and how it could reshape the Big 12 race. Does BYU have a clearer path now? Plus, the 20 in 20 countdown continues with Roger Saleapaga and Andrew Gentry, and the crew reacts to the Dusty May/Mavericks coaching carousel news and what it could mean for the transfer portal. Subscribe to Loyal Cougars for BYU football, BYU basketball, Big 12 takes, recruiting talk, CougarBoard chaos, and everything happening in Cougar Nation.