Nov 3, 2026 · 50 min
BYU basketball surges while CFP debate meets rivalry week
BYU Hoops Opens Strong vs Ohio State | CFP Predictions Before Utah
The episode connects a statement basketball opener with the uncertainty surrounding BYU’s playoff standing and its Utah football matchup.
- 1Rob Wright III’s 33 points and BYU’s second-half surge powered a 94-83 season-opening win over Ohio State.
- 2The hosts weigh BYU’s Notre Dame win, UCF loss, schedule strength, and undefeated teams before predicting its first CFP ranking.
- 3John Beck revisits his iconic rivalry touchdown, while Lee Cummard previews a women’s basketball team balancing continuity and newcomers.
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John Beck revisits the emotional arc of his famous rivalry touchdown from 20 years ago and connects it to the coming Utah matchup.
The brief
BYU opened its men’s basketball season with a 94-83 win over Ohio State, driven by Robert Wright III’s 33 points and a second-half offensive surge.
The CFP debate turns on competing signals: BYU’s Notre Dame victory, its UCF loss, schedule strength, undefeated teams, and the committee’s history of differing from the AP poll.
John Beck revisits the emotional arc of his famous rivalry touchdown and explains why BYU may need a reliable passing attack against Utah’s defensive wrinkles.
Lee Cummard previews the women’s opener against Idaho State, emphasizing roster continuity, new contributors, lineup choices, and Delaney Gibb’s development.
The episode’s through line is BYU’s expanding athletic stakes: basketball starts fast, football faces Utah, and the playoff ranking remains unresolved.
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