What should we expect from K-Pop's first game as DC + BYU games with Alex Kirry + Big 12: Week 1 preview
Summary
BYU Insider Mitch Harper previews the season opener against Utah Tech, highlighting defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga’s debut and quarterback Bear Bachmeier’s sophomore growth. Guest Alex Carey joins to discuss high expectations, potential offensive line depth issues, and unproven specialists. The duo plays a "Bear or Bull" game predicting Bachmeier’s passing yards, wins over Notre Dame and Utah, and a playoff bid. Harper concludes with Big 12 Week 1 picks.
Topics discussed
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Cougar Tracks Intro and Season Opener Anticipation
Kelly Poppinga's Debut as Defensive Coordinator
Connecting BYU's Defensive Eras: Mendenhall to Popinka
Historical Defense Comparisons and Popinka's Mentors
Offensive Outlook: Aaron Roderick and Bear Bachmeier
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Guest Introduction: Alex Carey Joins the Show
Team Expectations, Captains, and Roster Depth
Special Teams Uncertainty and Ethan Millard
Bear or Bull: Bear Bachmeier's Passing Yards
Bear or Bull: BYU vs. Notre Dame and Utah
Bear or Bull: BYU's College Football Playoff Bid
Bear or Bull: Cosmo Penalty and Guest Sign-Off
Big 12 Week 1 Overview and FCS Matchups
Big 12 Picks: UCF, Colorado, Utah, Kansas, Houston
Big 12 Picks: WVU, Iowa State, Baylor, Cincinnati, OSU
Big 12 Picks: Texas Tech, K-State, Arizona, ASU
Show Outro and Upcoming BYU Breakdown
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