8-31-26 - Hour 3 - Who are the Captains and Co-Captains for the 2026 BYU Football season?
Summary
Ben Criddle and Ronald Weaver analyze BYU’s new depth chart, highlighting the team's size, co-starters Bodie Schoonover and Viliami Puja, and Hunter Clegg’s rise as a defensive leader. They discuss the 2026 Leadership Council, noting Roger Salihapanga’s surprise captaincy and the expanded peer-voted structure. The hosts also review Big 12 standings, emphasizing the need for conference wins against SEC and ACC opponents to bolster playoff credibility.
Topics discussed
Sponsor ads: Tridelvy, Baja Mar, and PPD treatment
Intro, Big 12 football hype, and Redmond supplements ad
BYU depth chart analysis: Defensive line and secondary
Running back competition: Devon Eka vs. Preston Rex
Hunter Clegg's camp performance and co-captaincy
Strong side edge rotation and boundary/field edge roles
BYU vs. Boise State matchup and playoff expectations
Sponsor ads: Redmond, The Fan, and The Advocates
TCU vs. UNC game recap: Weather and turnovers
Big 12 vs. SEC/ACC: Data points and conference strength
Intriguing Big 12 games: Baylor, Colorado, and Oklahoma State
Sponsor ads: Dental Pros, Vanderwealth, and Mattress event
2026 BYU Team Leadership Council announcement
Analysis of captains: Roger Scalapong and next-gen leaders
Leadership philosophy and 'Blue Steel' photo aesthetics
Listener question, Dental Pros ad, and Tridelvy warning
Venmo debit card and Baja Mar resort ads
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