POWERHOUSE: BYU Football & Bear Bachmeier Prepare to CONTROL Colorado State & Jim Mora's 2-0 Upstart Rams | Locked On Crossover
Sep 16, 2026 · 21m
Summary
Locked On Cougars and Locked On Pac-12 hosts Christian Rau and Jake Hatch preview BYU’s matchup against Colorado State in Fort Collins. They discuss BYU’s status as a Big 12 favorite and potential College Football Playoff contender, while highlighting Colorado State’s improved culture under Jim Mora. The episode features key player spotlights, including Bear Bachmeier, LJ Martin, and Hoss Hainey, and notes the strategic advantage of former BYU staff members on Colorado State’s coaching team.
Topics discussed
Intro and Apple Card sponsorship
Game preview: BYU vs Colorado State in Fort Collins
BYU as Big 12 favorite and playoff contender
Historical rivalry and BYU's recent performance
Colorado State's rise and Jim Mora's impact
Potential for an upset and home field advantage
Betting lines and margin of victory analysis
Jim Mora's path to Power 4 status
Key players: Hoss Haney and dual-threat QBs
Kalshi prediction market sponsorship
FanDuel sponsorship and betting odds
ADT security sponsorship
Colorado State's culture change and talent retention
Key Colorado State players: Diamandis and Brown
NIL investment and recruiting advantages
Staff connections: Matt Mitchell and BYU knowledge
Key BYU players: LJ Martin and Kade Ulavae
Final predictions and betting picks
Where to find more content and outro
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