Oct 27, 2026 · 1h 35m
Bold predictions meet Big 12 pressure points
Bold Take Monday Is Back + 1 on 1 with Brent Brennan and Morgan Scalley | The BFW Show 10.26.26
The episode connects playoff forecasts and coaching debates with the roster, culture, and scheduling challenges shaping the Big 12.
- 1Bold predictions put Drew Mestemaker, New Mexico, Texas, and LSU at the center of an unsettled playoff conversation.
- 2Arizona and Utah coaches describe quarterback development, roster building, culture, and preparation for a demanding Big 12 finish.
- 3The show weighs television strategy, player loyalty, coaching decisions, and the volatility of ranking teams with flawed résumés.
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The brief
Brandon Walker and Liam open Bold Take Monday by debating November television windows, the Pat McAfee–Utah fallout, and whether marquee games belong in early daytime slots.
The predictions escalate from Drew Mestemaker winning the Heisman and New Mexico winning a playoff game to Texas taking the national title and LSU emerging from the SEC.
A Big 12 ranking discussion exposes the conference’s central problem: Arizona, Utah, BYU, Texas Tech, and others remain difficult to separate because every résumé has flaws.
Arizona coach Brent Brennan discusses Noah Fifita, staff alignment, roster building, and the community work surrounding his program as the Wildcats face the conference’s closing stretch.
Utah coach Morgan Scalley explains the Utes’ home-field edge, defensive aggression, RSMB culture, recruiting standards, and his definition of success in a first season as head coach.
Listener questions broaden the episode into a review of loyalty, development, coaching choices, officiating complaints, and the consequences of assuming another program offers greener grass.
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