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

9-11-26 - Blayne Andersen - Fianical Advisor, Bander Wealth - Who will be the leading receiver tomorrow for BYU?

Sep 12, 2026 · 30m

Summary

Ben Criddle and Blaine Anderson preview the BYU vs. Arizona game, analyzing stats like the five-game winning streak and recent single-possession finishes. They discuss Arizona's motivation following last season's close losses and predict a high-scoring contest where BYU may struggle to cover the 7.5-point spread. The segment also highlights BYU's impressive freshman performance and urges fans to be loud and disruptive, particularly during timeouts, to give the Cougars a home-field advantage.

Topics discussed

Sponsored segments for Sephora, M&M's, and ChatGPT Intro to Let's Talk About Stats and First Down event BYU vs U of A rivalry history and recent results All-time records and Big 12 opener context Game predictions: spread, over/under, and defensive battle Freshman performance and roster depth analysis Preseason rankings and Arizona's competitive standing Arizona's motivation and recent one-possession losses Game day conditions: heat, kickoff time, and cleats Recap of Iowa State game: uniforms and slippage issues Fan sentiment: underestimating U of A and nervous energy Halo effect of inducting Jason Buck and KVN into HOF Fan attire: Royal Army, stripes, and free shirts Creating disruption: staying loud during timeouts Vocal pacing tips: low and slow singing technique Fan engagement: physical effort and hydration needs West Stand dynamics and the 12th Man expectation Accountability: holding fans to the 'Rise and Shout' standard Strategic noise: disrupting opponent communication in timeouts Fan impact on NIL recruiting and opposing coach comments Sponsored segment: BanderWealth tax planning and Q4 First Down event details and community celebration Closing sponsored segments for ChatGPT and Shell Final Sephora advertisement
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