Ben Criddle, Ronald the “Three Man” Weaver, and Brett “Always Bringing the” Hammer break down the latest news from Cougar Country following BYU Football’s victory over No. 2 Notre Dame. The crew debates whether BYU deserves the No. 1 ranking, the Cougars’ College Football Playoff potential, and whether Saturday’s matchup against UCF could be a trap game.
UCF Athletics broadcaster Scott Adams joins the show to discuss Alonza Barnett III’s health and preview the Knights. Former BYU quarterback Steve Clements shares why he believes BYU is a legitimate playoff contender, while Bander Wealth’s Joe Holloway examines the challenges awaiting the Cougars against UCF. Daily Herald beat writer Darnell Dickson also breaks down BYU Basketball’s exhibition victory over Nebraska, and the crew highlights freshman Bott Mulitalo’s performance against Notre Dame.
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