Visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the biggest storylines as BYU football prepares to kick off the 2025 season. With Opening Night just around the corner, the quarterback competition has taken center stage, and it looks like true freshman Bear Bachmeier has secured the starting job. Former Cougar quarterback and offensive coordinator Brandon Doman joins the show to share his expertise on what the final weeks of preparation mean for both B...
Aug 19, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 14
This week’s Y’s Guys kicks off with national recognition for BYU Football, which is climbing preseason rankings across the board—including #23 in the Coaches Poll. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the details from fall camp, with updates on the highly competitive quarterback battle between McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier, plus growing depth at wide receiver and a defense poised to repeat its 2024 dominance. The show sets the table for BYU’s Aug. 30 opener vs. Portlan...
Aug 12, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week’s Y’s Guys dives into the second week of BYU Football Fall Camp, with hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler breaking down all the latest position battles, standout players, and headlines leading up to the season opener against Portland State. The quarterback competition between McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier continues to be the focal point, while running backs LJ Martin and Sione Moa are healthy and poised to contribute. The defense is also stepping up, with Tanner...
Aug 05, 2025•2 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This week’s Y’s Guys sets the stage for the start of BYU Football Fall Camp, which kicks off tomorrow in Provo. Hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler preview key storylines, including the ongoing quarterback battle between Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and Bear Bachmeier, and highlight the impact of key newcomers like Reggie Frischknecht, Tiger Bachmeier, Andrew Gentry, and Keanu Tanuvasa. As the countdown to the season opener against Portland State (Aug. 30) begins, the show dives deep into ...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 4Ep. 11
This week on Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan deliver a defensive-heavy edition of the show as they spotlight BYU Football’s return as the Big 12’s top defense heading into fall camp. The Cougars rank No. 1 in scoring defense, total defense, pass efficiency defense, and turnovers—including a nation-leading 21 interceptions. Linebacker Jack Kelly sets the tone early by saying he’s aiming for 10 sacks this season—a bold goal with elite company behind him, including Cougar sack legends l...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Visit: https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) break down the latest from the BYU sports world, led by massive momentum in football recruiting. The headline story? BYU now holds the No. 1 recruiting class in the Big 12 for 2026 and No. 21 nationally according to 247Sports. Special guest Jeff Hansen, recruiting expert from 247Sports and CougarInsider.com, joins to explain how the Cougars landed stars like 5-star QB Ryder Lyons, 4-st...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler gear up for Big 12 Media Days and look back at an unforgettable BYU football season with the show’s Top Ten Moments of 2024 countdown. From Will Ferrin’s last-second game-winner vs. Utah to Parker Kingston’s 90-yard punt return vs. Kansas State, the hosts relive the wildest highlights, including kickoff return heroics, trick plays, and fourth-quarter magic. It’s a celebration of BYU’s grit, speed, and playmaking from wire to wire. Football hea...
Jul 10, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 8
On this special Y’s Guys Independence Week episode, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler lead a packed show filled with BYU headlines and patriotic celebration. They kick things off with breaking football news: Jake Retzlaff has officially entered the transfer portal after a rocky offseason involving pending legal matters and a 7-game honor code suspension. His departure clears the way for a fresh QB competition among McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier—while also symbolizing a ...
Jul 01, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Our charity golf tournament: https://www.ephraimhope.org/2025-golf-tournament This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into one of the most pivotal moments in recent BYU recruiting history: the impending announcement from 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, who is set to choose between BYU and Oregon. Lyons just wrapped up his official visit to Provo—his final stop—and if he picks BYU, he’ll be the Cougars’ first 5-star QB signee since Jake Heaps in 2009. Already boasting the best 2...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this week’s edition of Y’s Guys, we dive into the latest developments across BYU sports, kicking off with a spotlight on five-star QB recruit Ryder Lyons, who made his official visit to BYU this weekend after a stop at Oregon. The panel discusses the implications of his looming decision, and what it could mean for the quarterback depth chart. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Football Power Index puts BYU’s College Football Playoff chances at 12.6%, while LJ Martin ranks among the top returning Big 12 runnin...
Jun 17, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Visit: https://www.ysguys.com On this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, with Brian Logan filling in for Dave McCann, the show kicks off with major headlines in BYU sports. The top story: Kevin Young’s contract extension, locking in BYU’s head coach “for the foreseeable future,” following his Sweet 16 debut season. The Phoenix Suns were reportedly interested in bringing him back to the NBA, but BYU acted swiftly. On the personal side, the Youngs are also expecting their fourth child this fall—a baby gi...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this edition of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler deliver another packed episode covering BYU Football, Basketball, recruiting updates, and standout performances across Cougar athletics. They open the show with kickoff times and TV assignments for four of BYU’s 2025 games, including matchups against Portland State, Stanford, Colorado, and West Virginia—all primetime games on ESPN. With BYU’s impressive 28–4 record in its last 32 night games, the hosts discuss the importance of game time...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Visit: https://www.ysguys.com In this Memorial Day edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler honor those who have served while breaking down critical updates in BYU sports. The episode opens with a recap of quarterback Jake Retzlaff’s uncertain status following a civil lawsuit and what that means for BYU Football heading into fall. The crew explores who might step in—McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, or Bear Bachmeier—and how the offense can adapt, especially with key returners l...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan break down major updates across BYU Football, Basketball, and Olympic sports, while welcoming three standout guests: recruiting expert Jeff Hansen, former BYU tight end Mike Lacey, and elite golf recruit Kihei Akina. The show also launches a new contest—“Y’s Guy (or Girl) for a Day”—inviting fans to appear live and share their favorite Cougar sports memory. In football, the show covers the hiring of Brian Santiago as BYU’s new...
May 20, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the latest across BYU Football, Basketball, and Olympic sports, plus bring on two standout interviews—Cougarettes Abby Gray and Makeila Lawrence, and former BYU safety turned English professor Frank Christianson. With preseason rankings, roster reveals, and a “Y’s Guy for a Day” contest launch, the show balances celebration, insight, and fan connection. Football headlines include BYU landing at No. 10 in ESPN’s Post-Spring Top ...
May 13, 2025•2 hr•Season 3Ep. 52
This festive Cinco de Mayo edition of Y’s Guys delivers a packed show of high-impact stories and unforgettable guests. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down the latest in BYU Football and Basketball, welcome three standout guests, and celebrate national-level achievements across BYU athletics. With BYU's football season just three months away, the energy is already building—and so is the Cougar hype. On the football side, BYU scores big in the transfer portal by adding Bear Bachmeier (dual-th...
May 06, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 51
In this episode of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into a wide range of BYU sports news, including BYU Basketball roster moves, BYU Football recruiting updates, national championships across multiple programs, and interviews with special guests from BYU Cheer, the BYU Dunk Team, and Carlos Iglesias. BYU Basketball headlines the show with Richie Saunders’ return, the addition of Kennard Davis Jr. and Dominique Diomande, and a Top 10 preseason ranking according to ESPN. Meanwhil...
May 01, 2025•2 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Visit: https://www.ysguys.com/ In this special 4-Star Monday edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler welcome two of BYU Football’s most exciting recruits: tight end Brock Harris and running back McKay Madsen. The show also dives into major headlines from BYU Football and Basketball, including transfer portal losses, high preseason rankings, and continued recruiting momentum as the Cougars head into a new era of Big 12 competition. Brock Harris, the highest-rated BYU commit since...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 49
In this energized episode of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and guest co-host Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler, who’s away on the Cougars Cruise) deliver a jam-packed livestream filled with major BYU sports updates, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories. Headlining the night is BYU’s big basketball signing of Rob Wright III, a former 5-star point guard from Baylor, along with the rising stardom of AJ Dybantsa, who dazzled at the Nike Hoop Summit. With preseason Top 10 buzz from nat...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 48
This episode of Y’s Guys, hosted by Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler, is packed with BYU sports news, heartfelt moments, music, and humor—all presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News. The show kicks off with major announcements in BYU basketball, including the return of Richie Saunders and Keba Keita, and excitement around the upcoming arrival of AJ Dybantsa. With the addition of Xavion Staton and other key players, the roster for next season is shaping up to be one of BYU’s bigge...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 47
In this packed Y’s Guys episode, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan break down BYU’s incredible basketball season, recap the thrilling Alumni Football Game, and welcome two standout guests—Austin Collie and Keoni Thiim. The show opens with a reflection on BYU’s Sweet 16 finish in Kevin Young’s debut season, highlighted by a 26-10 record, a third-place Big 12 finish, and memorable wins over Wisconsin and Iowa State. Though BYU’s season ended in a tough loss to Alabama—who broke an NCAA record with...
Apr 01, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 46
In this Sweet 16 edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) lead a packed show celebrating BYU Basketball’s return to the national spotlight. Presented by BradyPlus and distributed by the Deseret News, the show dives into BYU’s thrilling wins over VCU and Wisconsin, setting up a blockbuster Sweet 16 matchup vs. Alabama Thursday night in Newark. With national media attention, strong tournament performances, and the return of Jimmer Fredette to the progra...
Mar 25, 2025•2 hr•Season 3Ep. 45
It’s March Madness, and BYU Basketball is back in the Big Dance! The Cougars have locked in a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will take on No. 11 VCU this Thursday at 2:05 PM (MT) on TNT. Former BYU Head Coach Steve Cleveland joins us to preview the matchup, break down BYU’s struggles in the tournament historically, and discuss what it will take for the Cougars to make a deep run. We also welcome Deseret News beat writer Jay Drew, who shares his take on BYU’s first-round challenge against ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 44
March Madness is officially here, and BYU Basketball is heading into the Big 12 Tournament riding an 8-game winning streak! The Cougars are now ranked in the AP Top 25 and projected as a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament, making this their best season in years. We break down BYU’s huge wins this past week, including their double-overtime thriller against No. 10 Iowa State and their dominant performance against Utah. Richie Saunders, Dallin Hall, and Keba Keita all stepped up in a wild win over the C...
Mar 12, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 43
March Madness is here, and this week’s episode of Y’s Guys is packed with excitement as BYU Basketball makes its final push before the Big 12 Tournament. The Cougars are on a six-game winning streak, cementing themselves as a serious contender heading into the postseason. We break down their dominant performances, including a 77-53 blowout win over West Virginia and a 91-81 victory at Arizona State. With the NCAA Tournament just around the corner, BYU is currently projected as an 8-seed, and we ...
Mar 04, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 42
This episode of Y’s Guys, the largest BYU Sports livestream, is packed with updates on BYU athletics. Major topics include a breakdown of BYU men’s basketball’s recent rise in the AP Top 25, major upsets over No. 19 Arizona and No. 23 Kansas, and their tournament prospects. The team’s strong conference performance and key player highlights, such as Richie Saunders' clutch free throws, are discussed. The show also previews upcoming matchups, including BYU’s games against Arizona State and West Vi...
Feb 25, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 41
This week on Y’s Guys, Brian Logan steps in for Dave McCann as we dive into the latest in BYU sports. We break down Tom Holmoe’s retirement and his legacy as BYU’s athletic director, including the move to the Big 12 and the challenges ahead for his successor. Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends Coach Kelly Poppinga joins us to discuss BYU football’s impressive 2024 season, what made special teams elite, and what to expect in 2025. We also catch up with Women’s Golf Head Coach Carrie Rob...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 40
https://www.ysguys.com This week on Y’s Guys, we break down all the latest in BYU sports and beyond, including a full reaction to Super Bowl 59, where the Eagles dominated the Chiefs 40-22. We’ll discuss Andy Reid’s decision to return for another season, what Kellen Moore as the new Saints head coach means for Taysom Hill, and how the game played out on both sides of the ball. Former BYU and NFL linebacker Bryan Kehl joins us to give his expert take on the Super Bowl, BYU’s defense, and the Coug...
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 39
🏈 Super Bowl Preview – Former BYU stars Austin Collie & Dennis Pitta join us to break down their Super Bowl experiences and discuss this year’s Chiefs vs. Eagles showdown. Can Andy Reid make NFL history with a third straight title? 🏈 BYU Football – The Big 12 schedule drops tomorrow! We break down what we know so far, including the BYU-Utah rivalry game and other key matchups. 🏀 BYU Hoops – February means March Madness is near! We preview the Arizona game and discuss the Cougars’ push for...
Feb 04, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Tonight’s show features special guests Will Ferrin and Sam Vander Haar, BYU’s dynamic duo on Special Teams, as they share their biggest moments, including beating Utah and pulling off fake kicks. Jimmer Fredette joins us to talk BYU hoops, his travels, and his top five exotic foods. Plus, BYU baseball coach Trent Pratt previews the upcoming season and shares his insights on the team’s growth in the Big 12. #YsGuys #BYUSports #CougarNation #BYUFootball #BYUHoops #BYUBaseball #SpecialTeams #Jimmer...
Jan 28, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 37
