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FULL SHOW: Cougar Sports Saturday - August 29, 2026

Aug 29, 2026 · 1h 54m

Summary

Hosts Mitch Harper and Nate Slack discuss BYU’s new athletic department structure, where football coach Kalani Sitake now reports to VP Keith Vorink instead of AD Brian Santiago, sparking concerns about off-field distractions. The episode also reviews fall camp, highlighting the health of key players like LJ Martin and the emergence of freshman receiver Legend Glasker. Finally, the hosts present their top 10 players for the upcoming season, led by running back LJ Martin and linebacker Kato Luave.

Topics discussed

Kachava nutrition shake advertisement BYU athletic department restructuring and Kalani Satake controversy Analysis of BYU AD decision and potential replacements Fall camp recap: Offense, defense, and rising player stocks Superhuman Go AI tool advertisement Top 10 BYU football players entering the season Interview with BYU player on leadership and recovery Big 12 season opener analysis and TCU performance NCAA eligibility rules and Jackson Kohler's status DUI awareness and Superhuman Go ad Drafting the best season-opening performances in BYU history Utah Tech vs. Montana State preview and ticket info Bold predictions for the 2026 BYU football season
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