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9-2-26 - Hour 3 - What are your expectations for BYU's Matchup against Utah Tech?

Sep 3, 2026 · 47m

Summary

Brett Hammer fills in for Ben Criddle, interviewing Pete Mundo to discuss Big 12 football, including skepticism over international games and Baylor’s potential. They analyze BYU’s playoff chances, suggesting a 10-2 record with a Notre Dame win could secure an at-large bid despite missing the conference championship. The segment also covers the ongoing administrative drama between head coach Kalani Sitake and BYU’s athletic department, questioning if it impacts the team.

Topics discussed

Intro and Pete Mundo joins to discuss Big 12 kickoff Critique of international games and TCU's performance Teams with questions: Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Georgia Tech Baylor's potential as a surprise team under Dave Aranda Hot seat debate: Dave Aranda vs. Deion Sanders BYU's playoff path, tiebreakers, and the Notre Dame game Scenarios for Big 12 teams reaching the College Football Playoff BYU coaching drama: Kalani Sitake and AD dynamics Utah rumors and Cincinnati's Scott Satterfield on the hot seat Darnell Dixon joins to discuss BYU's athletic department changes Restructuring BYU athletics and the future of Brian Sana BYU football opener preview and expectations for backups Intriguing depth chart players to watch in the opener NCAA eligibility issues for Jackson and Jakob BYU men's basketball roster analysis and season outlook Outro, sponsor ads, and closing remarks
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