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Time To Talk Some Ball - Episode 152

Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 24m

Summary

The hosts discuss BYU football’s preseason AP ranking and dismiss social media noise surrounding Kalani Sitake as a non-distraction. They analyze fall camp highlights, praising quarterback Bear Bachmeier’s improved deep ball accuracy and red zone execution. Guest Casey Lundquist joins to break down the emerging wide receiver rotation and the offense’s overall progress against a strong defense.

Topics discussed

Intro, camera change, and dad's sports fandom Social media chaos and Kalani Sitake's focus Reassessing criticism of AD Brian Santiago AP Poll rankings and early season matchups Notre Dame schedule and high school football Fall camp highlight obsession Scrimmage takeaways: Offense vs Defense Bear Bachmeier's deep ball and red zone progress Sponsors: Wilner O'Reilly, Letterman, Odeon Vertical passing game and receiver separation Red zone targets and tight end usage Casey Lundquist joins: QB progression and WR rotation Receiver roles and sophomore slump analysis Offensive line evaluation and depth Scoring potential and red zone efficiency Offensive talent peak and Notre Dame matchup
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