Cougar Sports With Ben Criddle

8-18-26 – Full Show

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Ben Criddle, Ronald the “Three Man” Weaver, and Brett “Always Bringing the” Hammer break down the latest news and notes from Cougar Country, including BYU Football’s offensive potential, the development of Bear Bachmeier, NFL Draft projections, and the biggest storylines surrounding the Cougars heading into the 2026 season.

BYU wide receiver Jared Bledsoe joins to discuss whether he is more concerned about BYU’s offense or defense; BYU Athletics studio host and play-by-play voice Matt Baiamonte to examine whether the Cougars have a 12-0 ceiling this season; and former BYU quarterback Riley Nelson to break down what improvement from Bear Bachmeier could look like in 2026-27. The crew also welcomes Bander Wealth financial advisor Blayne Andersen to project how many BYU players could hear their names called in the 2027 NFL Draft. The crew debates what leaps Aaron Roderick’s offense can make this season and whether BYU can produce another strong NFL Draft class.

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