Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU) Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

9-10-26 - Hour 2 - How you feeling about the BYU vs UofA injury report, specifically the RB depth?

Sep 10, 2026 · 46m

Summary

Ben Criddle and guests analyze BYU's upcoming Big 12 matchup against Arizona, highlighting the impact of key injuries to players like Sione Moa and Kevin Doe. They discuss the offensive line's cohesion, featuring an interview with Kyle Safarchoke who reflects on his crucial fumble recovery last season. The show also covers BYU basketball's offseason turmoil, including the departure of Jacob Urbanak and the addition of 7-foot center Peter Astoic, while noting recruiting interest in four-star safety Gage Weddle.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship reads and show introduction Odeon Menswear promotion and guest introduction BYU Football: Backfield and safety room analysis Arizona Wildcats injury report and game preview Game prediction and difficulty ranking for U of A Favorite player from Week 1 and RB usage Liberty University rivalry and historical context Odeon Menswear suit promotion and final score recap Recruiting: Gage Weddle visit and legacy players Show break and transition to offensive line segment Kyle Safarchoke background and Redmond Real Salt ad Offensive line culture and 'Front Office' moniker Recalling the Arizona fumble recovery and title game Kyle's faith journey and offensive line cohesion Senior leadership and Arizona matchup strategy Kyle's journalism background and media relations Media narratives and 'old man dad strength' banter Redmond Real Salt ad and basketball injury news Self Serve Mattress promo and Jacob Urbanak injury BYU Basketball: Big man needs and Hadim analysis Athletic Director workload and program management Jacob Urbanak stats and new Serbian big man Sponsorship reads and show sign-off
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