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

9-1-26 - Hour 1 - Could BYU vs. Utah Tech become the largest margin of victory in program history?

Sep 1, 2026 · 57m

Summary

Ben Criddle and co-hosts preview BYU’s season opener against Utah Tech, predicting a historic blowout while discussing the 1985 UTEP wiretapping scandal. The episode features an interview with Head Coach Kalani Sitake, who addresses athletic department restructuring, the upcoming Notre Dame matchup, and FCS scheduling reforms. Hosts also debate moving FCS games to spring exhibitions and reflect on the team’s improved depth and motivation following last season’s playoff disappointment.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and show introduction Host introductions and station info Previewing BYU vs Utah Tech matchup Felicia's promotion and mentorship story Youth sports stories and guest lineup Complete Circuit Electric advertisement Coach Kalani Sitake on team health and motivation Analyzing BYU's historical dominance over FCS teams BYU's mindset and revenge against Texas Tech Historical blowouts and the 1985 UTEP game Discussion on Kalani Sitake's resource comments OrthoPros of Utah advertisement Royal Army apparel promotion The significance of the Notre Dame matchup Proposing FCS games as spring exhibitions Debate on bye weeks in the schedule Improvements in the wide receiver group Predicting a record-breaking margin of victory Coach Sitake on confidence and special teams Tailgate giveaway and sign off
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