Aug 31, 2026 · 50 min
BYU weighs Big 12 title hopes against Utah Tech test
BYU Football 2026 Predictions and Utah Tech Preview
The episode frames BYU’s 2026 ambitions around a demanding standard: convert preseason optimism into consistent execution and a credible playoff path.
- 1The hosts project BYU’s conference finish, playoff prospects, player production, and special-teams impact for 2026.
- 2Trevor Matich says BYU should dominate Utah Tech without lowering its own standard or relying on the opponent’s level.
- 3Roster cuts, an injury to Tyler Batty, volleyball, men’s golf, and a football spelling bee widen the episode’s scope.
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Trevor Matich’s Utah Tech preview crystallizes the episode’s central argument: BYU should dominate without letting the opponent dictate its standard.
The brief
Spencer Linton and Jerem Jordan put BYU’s 2026 forecast on the record, debating the Big 12 race, final record, playoff ranking, and the losses that could shape the season.
Their projections extend from Bear Bachmeier’s passing and rushing numbers to defensive leaders, field goals, blocked kicks, and the players most likely to define BYU’s ceiling.
Trevor Matich previews Utah Tech and argues that BYU need not chase Montana State’s margin, but must run effectively, finish drives, and dominate by its own standard.
The playoff discussion turns on two routes: winning the Big 12 or earning an at-large place, with health and close-game execution treated as the decisive variables.
The episode closes with former Cougars on NFL rosters, Tyler Batty’s season-ending injury, other BYU sports, and a roster spelling bee built on pronunciation confusion.