Cougar Tailgate
Cougar Tailgate
BYUradio
BYU fans love a good tailgate before big games. One of the biggest Cougar fans wants you to stop by to rant and chat about the teams that wear white and blue. Lauren McClain wants to hear from you on Cougar Tailgate as she and her raucous roundtable grill up spicy takes and potentially spicy food.
Top 5 Questions Going Into Fall Camp
Lauren McClain, Hema Hemuli, and Karter Baughan dive into the top five questions facing BYU as they head into fall camp. They discuss the intense quarterback competition, the potential improvement of the offensive line, the defense's prospects under Jay Hill, the receivers' ability to step up, and the run game's outlook. Plus, they share their biggest takeaways from Big 12 Media Days and play a game of "Buy or Sell" to make bold predictions for the upcoming season.
Aug 2, 2024
30 min
Summer Football Preview
BYU football kicks off next month. Former BYU DB Brian Logan joins Lauren McClain to talk about how BYU will improve next season, where the Cougar's biggest challenges will be, and what areas fans should be concerned. Also, they check in with Big 12 Media Day with comments from the Utah Utes about playing BYU.
Jul 12, 2024
34 min
A New Era of BYU Basketball
It's a new era of BYU Basketball under new head coach Kevin Young. Lauren McClain is joined by BYU Radio Sports Producers Tori Kimball and Karter Baughan to discuss BYU Hoops massive overhaul this offseason and what BYU fans should expect going into next season. They begin discussing additions and losses via the transfer portal and recruiting from last year to this season, the new coaching staff, which players are they most excited about, and is BYU being snubbed on top 25 lists?
Jun 28, 2024
30 min
Meet the Matthews Pt. 2
Lauren McClain is joined by former BYU sports stars Mitch Mathews and his wife Madie Mathews. In this episode, Mitch and Madie share their journeys to BYU, how they met, and their experiences as elite athletes. They reflect on family support, faith, and their most memorable moments at BYU. The couple also dives into life after college, discussing Mitch’s NFL journey, their commitment to fitness, social media careers, and parenthood. Plus, don’t miss the fun trivia segment where they test their knowledge about each other’s sports achievements.
Jun 21, 2024
25 min
Meet the Mathews Pt. 1
Lauren McClain is joined by former BYU sports stars Mitch Mathews and his wife Madie Mathews. In this episode, Mitch and Madie share their journeys to BYU, how they met, and their experiences as elite athletes. They reflect on family support, faith, and their most memorable moments at BYU. The couple also dives into life after college, discussing Mitch’s NFL journey, their commitment to fitness, social media careers, and parenthood. Plus, don’t miss the fun trivia segment where they test their knowledge about each other’s sports achievements.
Jun 14, 2024
32 min
100 Years of BYU Football Pt. 2
Time to take a trip down memory lane! Lauren McClain is joined by senior assistant athletic director, Duff Tittle, and assistant athletic director for football strategy, Brett Pyne to discuss their new book "100 Years of BYU Football". In this episode, they discuss the inspiration behind the book, the extensive research and countless interviews that brought it to life, and some of the most fascinating stories from BYU’s football history. From legendary moments like the 1953 televised rivalry game against Utah to the unforgettable Beck-to-Harline play, Duff and Brett share insights that will captivate any BYU fan. They also explore personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, including Knute Rockne’s surprising connection to BYU, pivotal team meetings, and miraculous game-winning moments. Duff and Brett reveal what it was like to compile this comprehensive history and share their favorite memories from their time with the BYU football program.
Jun 7, 2024
35 min
100 Years of BYU Football Pt. 1
Time to take a trip down memory lane! Lauren McClain is joined by senior assistant athletic director, Duff Tittle, and assistant athletic director for football strategy, Brett Pyne to discuss their new book "100 Years of BYU Football". In this episode, they discuss the inspiration behind the book, the extensive research and countless interviews that brought it to life, and some of the most fascinating stories from BYU’s football history. From legendary moments like the 1953 televised rivalry game against Utah to the unforgettable Beck-to-Harline play, Duff and Brett share insights that will captivate any BYU fan. They also explore personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, including Knute Rockne’s surprising connection to BYU, pivotal team meetings, and miraculous game-winning moments. Duff and Brett reveal what it was like to compile this comprehensive history and share their favorite memories from their time with the BYU football program.
May 31, 2024
28 min
First Year in the Big-12
Was the first season in the Big-12 a success for BYU Athletics? Lauren McClain is joined by BYU Women's Basketball Commentator Jason Sheppard to discuss whether the first season in the Big-12 was a success for the Cougars. They dive into each of the main sports men's hoops, women's hoops, football, baseball, softball, and BYU athletics as a whole. They also discuss your fan-submitted responses discussing "What was your favorite memory from year one in the Big-12?
May 24, 2024
27 min
The Kevin Young Era Begins
Lauren McClain is joined by former BYU basketball player and pro standout Jonathan Tavernari and BYUtv Sports Producer Hema Heimuli. In this episode of Cougar Tailgate, they discuss the recent hiring of Kevin Young as the new head coach of BYU men's basketball. They discuss their reactions to the hiring, the financial implications, and the unique challenges of recruiting at BYU. They also analyze Young's coaching background and his potential to build on the success of previous coach Mark Pope. They also express optimism about Young's ability to develop players and create a strong program at BYU.
Apr 19, 2024
34 min
The New Era of College Football
This episode of "Cougar Tailgate" features host Lauren McClain discussing the BYU Cougars' off-season activities with former BYU football stars Mitch Juergens and Brian Logan. They delve into what players do during the break between spring football and summer workouts and explore offseason preparation strategies. The discussion also covers the BYU football team's readiness for their season opener against Southern Illinois, the ongoing quarterback competition, and the decision not to seek additional quarterbacks from the transfer portal. Additionally, the episode examines the depth and potential of the wide receiver group, evaluates the defensive challenges and needs, and debates the impact of NIL agreements and the transfer portal on college football. The conversation aims to provide insight into the complexities of managing team dynamics and continuity amidst the evolving landscape of college football.
Apr 12, 2024
37 min
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