BYU Football is on a mission for greatness as right tackle Andrew Gentry, a national champion with Michigan, joins forces with Kalani Sitake and the Cougars to chase ultimate glory. Can Andrew Gentry’s winning mentality and the program’s emphasis on culture elevate BYU to the College Football Playoff? The energy surges as Jake Hatch and Gentry explore what it takes to build a championship team in Provo—and whether this group has the mentality to bring a national title back to Cougar Nation.

The conversation unlocks insider insights into BYU’s offensive line, where Andrew Gentry credits coach TJ Woods' relentless standard and the squad’s unbreakable bond for their progress. Andrew Gentry explains how the Cougars might not match Alabama or Ohio State in five-star prospects, but they have all the necessary pieces thanks to a unique culture defined by “love and learning.” He reveals the difference between Big Ten and Big 12 battles in the trenches, highlighting the importance of adapting to faster edge defenders and improving his own pass protection since transferring from Michigan.

Get a candid look at BYU’s locker room culture, where mutual care and accountability fuel buy-in at every position. Andrew Gentry compares Jim Harbaugh and Kalani Sitake, recognizing their shared passion for football and genuine care for their players. Gentry revisits his unusual recruiting path—from a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Orem, Utah and a pivotal meal at Tucano’s with Harbaugh, to fulfilling a lifelong dream by coming home to BYU.

As the Cougars eye an even stronger campaign after last season’s Big 12 title game appearance, Andrew Gentry makes his ambitions clear: to become one of the best offensive linemen in BYU history and to help deliver the program’s first national championship since 1984. The episode closes on tradition and legacy, as Andrew Gentry discusses the story behind his jersey number and the responsibility of carrying on a family and positional legacy.

Will BYU’s blend of talent, culture, and championship mindset be enough to conquer the Big 12 and the nation? This episode offers an inside look at a team—and a leader—on the verge of something special.

Support Locked On Cougars:

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms and on YouTube!

Join the NEW Locked On Cougars Everydayer Club by clicking here!

If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.

Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub

Jake Hatch brings you daily coverage of the BYU Cougars with the Locked On Cougars Podcast. Locked On Cougars brings BYU fans the latest news and comprehensive coverage when it comes to the BYU football and basketball programs as well as a look at the other teams in the BYU athletic department. Jake gives you his unique insights and insider information about the Cougs as they continue "on the trail to fame and glory" every weekday, along with interviews with players, coaches, experts, and alumni that you will not find anywhere else.

SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS

Rugiet - Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl. Rugiet. Performance medicine for men

FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game

Turbo Tax - This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.

Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Indeed - Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show.

If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at LockedOnBYU@gmail.com.

Part of the Locked On Podcast Network – Your Team. Every Day.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.