9-4-26 - Hour 2 - What are your takeaways from Thursday's College Football games?
Sep 4, 2026 · 32m
Summary
Ben Criddle and AP discuss BYU’s upcoming matchup against Utah Tech, reflecting on the 2022 season’s struggles and the need for increased resource allocation to retain talent. They analyze BYU’s high ranking in returning production, particularly on defense, while reviewing recent college football results like Colorado’s narrow win over Georgia Tech. The episode concludes with a detailed breakdown of the College Football Playoff scenario, highlighting the potential nightmare of BYU being excluded despite beating Notre Dame.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Pennzoil, BMW, Vital Proteins, and ESPN The Fan intro
Show intro and Odeon Menswear missionary promotion
BYU vs Utah Tech history and Jaron Hall's 2022 stats
Barry Bachmeier's career highs and AP's prediction accuracy
2022 BYU team struggles and high preseason expectations
Resource allocation issues: TJ Woods and Baylor Romney NIL
Future roster concerns and need for resources next year
BYU's dominance over FCS opponents and Utah Tech revenge
Hosts discuss competitiveness and uniform complaints
Thursday Night Football recap: Colorado vs Georgia Tech
Field goal block discussion and Odeon Menswear ad read
Cougar Insider Report intro and Dental Pros sponsorship
BYU's preseason AP ranking history and returning production
Top teams in returning production: Houston, Texas, USC
Nebraska's potential and Big 12 vs Big Ten dynamics
Notre Dame's #1 returning production and playoff nightmare scenario
Closing ads: Dental Pros, Trelvi, Shell, and M&Ms
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