FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - August 22, 2026
Summary
Hosts Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss Jackson Kohler’s commitment to BYU basketball, praising his fit for Kevin Young’s offense and noting Dallin Hall’s move to Utah State. The conversation shifts to football, criticizing BYU’s No. 14 preseason AP ranking as too low compared to Texas Tech and Alabama. They analyze defensive coordinator Kelly Papinga’s focus on points allowed over sacks and highlight tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride’s optimism about the roster.
Topics discussed
Jackson Kohler commits to BYU basketball
BYU football preview: AP poll, defense, and rankings
Interview with tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride
LaVell Edwards Stadium renovations and new lounges
Premium game day experiences and Cougar Walk pricing
Drafting the Y: Kalani Sitake era quarterbacks
Interview with offensive line coach TJ Woods
Listener mail and Big 12 outlook
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