
On today's episode of Locked On Cougars, host Jake Hatch dives into the high-stakes world of the College Football Playoff and why the preseason polls might matter more for Kalani Sitake and the BYU Football program than ever before. With the 12-team format in place, we discuss the "prestige gap" and why the Cougars likely need to start inside the Preseason Top-25 to ensure they have the resume runway to crack the CFP field if they deliver the double-digit win season fans are dreaming of and expecting. Does a "power four" schedule in ghe Big 12 Conference provide enough of a boost, or is a Top 25 starting spot the only way to guarantee an at-large seat at the table in December? The conversation then shifts to the hardwood and the ongoing Transfer Portal saga surrounding Robert Wright III. We analyze whether Kevin Young and the BYU Men’s Basketball staff have "put all their eggs in one basket" regarding Wright's return. Is there a Plan B in place, or is the strategy entirely depende...
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