Game week is here! BYU football reveals captains + What's trending up entering the season
Summary
Mitch Harper discusses BYU football’s 2026 leadership council, highlighting captains like Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin as the team enters the season ranked 14th. The episode covers the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class, including Kyle Van Noy and Jason Buck, and notes a significant recruiting offer for running back Felipe Felice. Harper also previews the upcoming uniform reveal and shares optimistic trends for the quarterback and defensive line ahead of the season opener.
Topics discussed
Carvana ad and show intro
Welcome to Cougar Tracks and game week hype
2026 BYU Football Leadership Council announced
Analysis of captains and team culture
Can BYU compete with playoff-caliber teams?
Zions Bank sponsorship and account details
Podcast promo and influencer night at stadium
2026 BYU Athletics Hall of Fame inductees
Recruiting: Offer to Harriman HS running back
Week 1 preview: BYU vs Utah Tech
Uniform reveal and Big 12 patch discussion
Cougar Stock Exchange: Trending up players
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