Who's the Biggest THREAT to BYU's Big 12 Championship Hopes: Utah? Iowa State? Cincinnati? Colorado?

[@AlanMorrell73]

BYU’s biggest threat this week is UCF. One game at a time. That’s the biggest threat. When teams start buying into this kind of talk, they lose. Next week, I hope, I’ll point out that Utah would love to spoil BYU’s perfect season. But first, UCF.

[@Isoquant]

100%

[@israelmorales9921]

Absolutely BYU is the best addition to the BIG12 and the thing that makes BYU special is the fan base, the history and the amazing environment BYU consistently provides week in week out, such a refreshing college football experience.

[@kevinhall3864]

Wrong Byu doesn’t make as much money for the big12 LIKE CU DOES

[@John-ne4fq]

Byu has longevity outside of their coach. How long will coach prime actually stick around for? Not to mention byu has great athletic programs outside of football

[@romebigred2]

​​@@kevinhall3864BYU fans travel a lot better than Colorado fans do. BYU's religious ties bring in fans that are not alums of the school, Meaning the fan base is absolutely enormous. This can be seen by the fact that while being an independent, BYU earned more than any group of five school. BYU viewership also does not dip nearly as much as most schools when their team is losing. I submit to you that the only reason Colorado was out earning BYU was power five affiliation. I'd put money on BYU out earning CU If not this year then within the next year.

[@readegloeckner6532]

One must look at the other sports too. They have an excellent women’s soccer, volleyball, cross country and track and field. In men’s there is basketball, cross country and track and field. Yes BYU is the best school that the Big 12 has recently added.

[@HANDOFTHEDRAGON1]

@@kevinhall3864 thats just a fact they can't reconcile

[@jaredfrank9581]

It is absolutely a pleasure being a part of the Big12. BYU never got to be a part of podcasts like LockedOn Big 12 - except to be mocked. Being a part of a quality conference has made BYU what we always believed it could be, if it wasnt already!

[@scottthefamilyman1533]

Happy to be here folks😃 The BYU/Utah thing always seems to make it into every comments section. I'm just happy to see BYU getting a turn. Go get em Cougs!

[@Sayheybrother8]

Huge BYU cougar fan and Savannah banana fan! Drake you’re my go to man in the big 12 and I have to say this may be one of the most fun years we’ve had in a long time in cougar nation and you’re a part of it.

[@colinmechaelsen1039]

I see so many garbage brackets coming out of media outlets that it's honestly irritating me. Either there are no big 12 teams or only one big 12 team. How in the actual (expletive) did we go from "The twelve team playoff will allow for a more balanced playoff" to "Here's the twelve team playoff and ten of these twelve teams are from the SEC/Big 10" absolute garbage

[@SvdSinner]

ISU v BYU simply has to happen. After the go-ahead ISU touchdown, during the commercial break, they played Mr Brightside for the fans at Jack Trice. At the end of the break, they cut the music, but over 60K fans were still screaming at the top of their lungs "BUT THATS JUST THE PRICE WE PAY! DESTINY IS CALLING ME!!" That is how tangible ISU v BYU is.

[@jerryhemmy1368]

If KState beats Iowa State then the wildcats will play for the championship

[@romebigred2]

​@@jerryhemmy1368BYU fan here. We already played the wildcats. Not saying it can't happen, but I really want ISU.

[@SvdSinner]

@jerryhemmy1368 Believe me, we know that. I've got tickets to that game and will be in Ireland for the rematch. And anyone who knows the history of Farmageddon knows that the results of that game can be . . . random at times.

[@SvdSinner]

@jerryhemmy1368 Honestly, KSU will be the victim of their own success this year. KSU, ISU and BYU could all beat any of the others on any given Saturday. But KSU has had more recent success. They aren't as hungry as ISU and BYU who are both like starving dogs going after a steak this year. Everyone at ISU knows we've waited 133 years for this season.

[@troyford625]

You guys make a great team! Keep it up !

[@teti_99]

BYU is going to be a tough game. Doesn't matter the rankings or record that year, the Holy War is exactly that. A WAR. I got cougs winning though.

[@grampzquad]

Drake! Such a professional job! I've been listening for a while now. If the big networks see you, I know you will be getting a promotion. Keep up the good work!

[@TiminBaguio]

I completely agree. ALL the Utes have left is to beat BYU. They are talented and underperforming this season. At home I have them favored FOR SURE. The roles are reversed. This game will mean everything to the team and coaches regardless of what is said. BYU better be ready for the Utes best effort.

[@theoptimist9605]

As a lifelong Utah fan, I must admit that our Big Bro in Provo is really dominating us in everything now. BYU’s Academic Admissions standards have always been much higher than ours, however, it feels like BYU is about to completely dominate us in Basketball AND Football for decades… just like last time. We squandered our PAC 12 gift/advantage and made a lot of toxic and delusional comments. This is a painful and humbling time to be a Ute. Hopefully, we behave better and eventually repair our tattered reputation. Anyway, GO UTES‼️

[@Snowboarder-ov2ss]

BYU has an overall great athletic department. I'm very happy we're in the Big12 facing great competition in all sports.

[@trplay1]

UCF and BYU's record on the East Coast is the only threat at this time.

[@alextemus]

Yeah, BYU and Utah have been each other’s best wins and worst losses plenty of times. Even when one is having a great season, the other one brings out their A game and wins as an underdog. I think UCF game is something BYU will be prepared for. Utah seems less predictable.

[@stanfordhiga2135]

CU and BYU has been the best addition to the BIG12

[@caleshtcincredibles]

If Sam Leavitt is back for the BYU game , ASU is not an automatic win they haven't lost at home yet this year. BYU is no question a Top 10 team in my view . I would not be shocked if they finish the season undefeated .

[@tc699]

The Holy War, like many rivalries, is a game that makes the odds-makers tremble. I'm a BYU fan. I worked at the U, with a great view of Rice-Eccles Stadium a few years back. That is a tough place to play. I hope BYU goes in there and establishes a lead early and keeps it going. Good luck to the Utes, except that one day.

[@dustaylor87]

So far, definitely BYU

[@scottb296]

Right now it is UCF. They are really good at running the football and stopping the run. I hope we can go 8-0 first.

[@vancewendelburg3854]

KSU and Iowa State both control their own destiny if neither lose before they play each other, I’d love to see the KSU BYU rematch.

[@troyford625]

BYU has always had an amazing brand and the BIG!12 is a conference / platform for the brand to shine. Most BYU fans feel we have a really good team but we are not delusional to think we can easlily run the table from here. It will be very difficult to beat UFC. No team should ever think they are the dominate brand / team in this conference. If you come with that attitude, it's a recipe for losing games.

[@richardbarrow4620]

BYU has proven they could stumble over anybody and everybody wants a piece of them. If they are spot on, it's the final 4 for them.

[@Top5shortsvids]

the answer is in fact BYU

[@gr1629]

As a BYU fan, I think all eight of the New Big 12 additions bring something to the table that make them great additions. Even Utah provides one or two easy basketball wins, depending on how many games are played against then. In addition, the utes are taking their rightful place as pumping gas in the "Truck Stop Conference."

[@DylanNelson53]

Talking a big game considering you guys haven't even beat them yet lmao. Going to be embarrassing if you drop that game talking like this

[@gr1629]

@@DylanNelson53 Nah, the utes will always be pumping gas. It's their personality.

[@DylanNelson53]

@@gr1629 Y'all lost to them 9 times in a row so if their pumping gas what are y'all doing?

[@gr1629]

@@DylanNelson53 If were looking at the past, they've lost to us 10 years in a row. Utah is what Utah does...pumping gas.

[@jaubrey543]

In the minds of many of us Ute fans, when we have a disappointing season there becomes but one saving grace …

[@LanceRigby]

I would say this week at UCF. BYU can handle a good running back but when you get both a QB ,running back combo BYU struggles big time with that. Look at last week as an example. K state is the other team to look at against BYU. Offensively they did fine. BYU is great at creating turnovers this year which has been helpful.

[@romebigred2]

BYU and ISU going undefeated in the regular season seems to me to be the best thing for the Big 12. If they get a defeat or two along the way from here on out, it gives credence to the criticisms that the Big 12 will just cannibalize each other.

[@ExtraMedium-]

The Cougs and Utes are always a threat to each other, even if one of them was ranked #1 and the other dead last. Anything can happen in a rivalry game.

[@pattywaktdiy4175]

Anyone remember Coastal Carolina in 2020? BYU never saw it coming. I saw it commented below and I'll echo for effect...the spoiler game is YOUR NEXT ONE! BYU, only worry about UCF right now!

[@rawbfish9355]

BYU men’s cross country team won an NCAA championship a few years ago and the women’s team has finished in the to 5 multiple times. Track and field has been very competitive too.

[@COOGlife]

UH coogs and BYU cougs will dominate the conference. Cougars united!

[@kaidclark8147]

That Utah game makes me most nervous they have nothing to lose

[@rickjohnson6559]

Drake. Who woulda thunk we would be here a year ago. These heart attack kids kill me. This is exactly why I was a fan in 70s. This is crazy. Rise and shout. I been saying toss the paperwork out the window on the way to rice ecles. Trust me Utah can be on life support at huntsman cancer center and bam BYU comes to town and it's the freeking Superbowl ❤

[@WanderingFromKansas]

K-State controls its own destiny. Great chance to make it to Arlington for a rematch.

[@m3po22]

Utah. No matter how good either team is, with rare exceptions, anything can happen in that game.

[@mhop199]

if byu wins comfortably this week they go undefeated i think if it’s another close oks game then id worry abt utah but i personally thing the undefeated season is very much alive

[@fredkent6385]

Hey Drake, When are you going to do the burrito thing? You are doing a good job.

[@digs8819]

He did...😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaPTYqaultKhfcksi=tmnJUXu0D9pveJlW

[@woody5551]

If BYU and ISU both win the rest of their schedule, that would be quite a fete.

[@OndreaS123]

both teams, Iowa state & BYU, have potential trap games coming up still... every team wants to win those games just as much. any one of them can be spoilers and they'll be happy to do it for their own season records.

[@DisipleofYoshoa]

If Utah gets its offense going it will be a dangerous team to anyone who plays them. If not, I’m not sure they will win another game.

[@johnfaris5376]

While everyone will be gunning for unbeaten BYU there is nothing like the holy war. The whole state shuts down, families and best friends taunt each other, statues and schools signs have to be protected from opposing colors, it’s nuts. You have to see it to believe it, and UU would love nothing more than to salvage their season with a win against BYU. The biggest change I have seen in Provo is depth. They could always field and decent first string, but the talent level beyond that really dropped off. It’s not that way this year. Is BYU the Best new ad? This year maybe so, last year, next year, different story.

[@HANDOFTHEDRAGON1]

So these things are easily measured rather than us going by our subjective views. When BYU and the other teams play and when the Colorado Buffs plays what does the numbers say?

[@jseels]

I’d say the UCF or Utah game are the biggest threat because the Utah game will be in hostile territory and is always a slug fest. UCF is playing well and just gave Iowa State a massive scare… so in order for us to finish our running the table we are going to have to limit the amount of turnovers and keep winning the penalty game… which we’ve done pretty well this year on so far.

[@andrewdeick48]

Why doesn't Iowa State have a Locked On network? It's not like we're nobody. Top 10 football, top 5 basketball, top 10 women's basketball right now

[@johndotter351]

All the rest of the remaining games can be a threat to BYUs season, so I'll say Utah is #1 Utah (Holy War) #2 UCF (coming off a close lost to ISU) #3 ASU (undefeated at home) #4 Kansas (can be a surprise) a close #5 Houston (can be a spoiler for the last conference game) pending #6 ISU (If both BYU & ISU remain undefeated in Conference play and meet for the BIG XII Championship) list is just speculative. To many other variables can come into play.

[@jkh2180]

I think the scariest game left for BYU is probably at Arizona St. Because they might have Leavitt back. And with him I thought they were a top 3 or 4 team in the conference. Skattebo is amazing. Tough team. I know BYU fans have some fear of Utah. And Utah could beat them. But Utah is just not good right now. Rising is out for sure. Isaac Wilson had not been good. Defense has injuries. And I know he mentioned UCF running game is scary because BYU gave up yards to Ollie Gordon. But BYU's run defense is really good. Ollie Gordon had to make incredible plays. UCF doesn't have an Ollie Gordon. Out of all of BYU's remaining opponents this is how I'd rank them in scare factor (gaps are tiers)... 1) @ Arizona St 2) vs Kansas 3) @ Utah 4) @ UCF 5) vs Houston (they stink)

[@elche1976]

The right answer is anyone left on the schedule. The big12 has been unpredictable. Every week we see unexpected things. Byu's offense has struggled to move thee ball all year and it had been disguised thanks to the defense putting them in excellent field positions. UCF, Utah, ASU, Kansas and Houston can all beat them.

[@brettallen1440]

You didn't watch the AZ and OKST games did you...

[@elche1976]

@brettallen1440 yeah, I did. 4 turnovers. Byu had a great last drive. Before that, pretty meh. They did what they had to do, but keep in mind... UofA is ranked 70th in total defense and OKSt is 130th. Out of 134. They have struggled against good defenses. Pointing out they had success, finally, against 2 poor defenses, isn't the flex you think it is. I also saw what okst did against BYUs defense.

[@brettallen1440]

@elche1976 who's flexing? BYU happens to be very middle of the pack nationally offensive statistics. You're claiming the BYU stinks. That is factually inaccurate.

[@elche1976]

@brettallen1440 sigh. Stop putting words in people's mouths. I Never said they stink. Just because you took it like that, doesn't mean I said it. You did. At least be honest about that. Out of 16 big12 teams, here's where they rank in the following. Rushing offense: 10th out of 16. Passing offense: 8th out of 16. Total offense: 10th out of 16. Not horrible, but not great. They were lower before the last 2 games . It helped they played Arizona and OKST who statistically are poor defenses. The defense has helped camouflage some of their weaknesses.

[@brettallen1440]

@elche1976 Bro, you're taking this conversation way to personal mate 😂. Your right you didn't use the word "stink" but it was pretty well implied when you sa8d "struggled" all season. Again, factually untrue. The offense has been good not great pretty much all season. The defense has definitely been the better side of the ball but Your claim that they "struggled" all season is flat out wrong.

[@jeffersonsharp2292]

Woah. I think we may be getting a little ahead of ourselves here. The big 12 isn't the Mountain West, and BYU didn't even consistently win the Mountain West. TCU and Utah I'm sure have something to say about that. We can't even overlook UCF this week, let alone the uphill battle to be a big dog in this conference. One game at a time.

[@michaelhagues5715]

Go Cougs!

[@tomhastings4596]

Utah, hugh who is Utah? Oh ya, that team up North

[@happymomali]

I want all the B12 school's to do well. Who's the best? Today, it's BYU.

[@bucasas02]

Answer: BYU. Is the threat to BYU. They always get in their own way

[@johnbarton7159]

Jake is exactly right.

[@jkh2180]

I think everyone should remember it's the Big 12. Any team could beat any other team on a given week. These are power programs with talent. Look at Oklahoma St last week. Oklahoma St is not good. But they are still very talented. BYU didn't play particularly well, and Oklahoma St almost won. The other factor is matchups. I think the toughest matchups for BYU in theory are ones where the opponent has a strong passing attack and also a good defense that can force turnovers. Positive thing for BYU is that they have UCF, Utah (down their QB), Kansas, Arizona St (potentially down their QB) and Houston... all of whom aren't particularly good passing teams. But... again... these teams are talented. So a loss shouldn't surprise. And I don't think it would mean BYU is fraudulent either. Which I'm sure many would jump too. Because extreme takes are popular.

[@JohnnyRocksUFO]

The biggest threat to BYU are media guys like you making players think they have accomplished something they haven't yet accomplished. The next game is always the biggest threat and many times the media makes a big circus around BYU and the players lose focus. If they don't play their very best game, they will lose to UCF.

[@MrEyeist]

Utah could have the worst record in football and they’d still be BYU’s biggest threat. The rivalry has had strange outcomes many times.

[@Xutto80]

Let’s be clear, BYU/Utah game is not a Trap Game or Holy War. It’s a Henhouse Game. Where BYU goes to Cluck It Up and lay eggs.

[@jeddrichards9601]

I agree. Mirror

[@HANDOFTHEDRAGON1]

Did he just say EVERYONE knows BYU brought an international and national following🤔🤔😅 So im wondering what Colorado did? Oh that's right Colorado transcends the conference its impacting the ENTIRE College Football landscape.

[@teti_99]

Absolutely. Colorado is doing big things because of prime nationally, but they're right, BYU has a massive international following because of the LDS church. 👍🏽

[@JustinThorntonArt]

But if Sanders goes so does the attention on Colorado. If a richer school comes calling, how will Colorado keep him?

[@HANDOFTHEDRAGON1]

@@JustinThorntonArt what does that have to do with right now? If he goes if he stays....what if all the players from BYU leaves I mean where do we stop with it?

[@HANDOFTHEDRAGON1]

So just looking at the views from the game highlights COLORADO is ten times or more watched than BYU........ I mean if they have this massive fan base then these numbers should validate this claim. What we do know is that no team has as much eyes on it as Colorado.....,that translates into tv ratings and a much more lucrative TV deal. That's the power of Colorado football under coach Prime

[@reaganhuefner450]

It could be argued that BYU won the PAC12 more recently than Utah did😂

[@lamanalvarez1553]

ISU 2024 Top 10 USA NCAA TEAMS: FOOTBALL, MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, WRESTLING, CROSS COUNTRY! What?

[@scottwins2]

The Triple option will not work against BYU, the defensive ends know how to stay home and defend their space. Also Conner Pay will be back for the Utah game. The best Center in College Football

[@elserg80]

Of course BYUs biggest threat is Utah. Anything can happen in those rivalry games.

[@keystothekingdom0293]

Oklahoma State had them. And they are 0-4

[@schristiansen3151]

Had them until they didn't. 😄

[@harryaustin3384]

Morning

[@kdeltatube]

Let's see what happens when basketball season start😅

[@DerGlaetze]

Yep

[@shorespetaccommodations8797]

Jake sounds dumb.. Shedeur Sanders hasnt thrown for less than 250yard in his career. No way BYU shuts him and his wide receiver core down

[@alb5tana]

Their biggest threat is themselves

[@megaman2127]

Utah is going to have it handed to them

[@HaroldMadsenMusic]

I think UCF is a stronger team than Utah so UCF gets the nod for the biggest threat to upset BYU

[@bam530530]

A mirror

[@FLanklinBadge]

Go Cougs and Clones!

[@LoganNelson-n7e]

Here is the best part about being a Utah fan of the worst team we have had in years. The rivalry game actually matters, we can ruin a potential BYU perfect season, and put a huge stain on BYU's playoff hopes. That would be oh so sweet.. See you in Rice Eccles, Cougs. A win against you is all that matters... Just like the old days. You asked for it, now you got it.

[@raykay6009]

in terms of who's bringing eyeballs and putting asses in the seat in the conference? It's definitely cu, if being good at athletics was all it took, rutgers wouldnt be in the big, nobody cares about byu outside of their fans, cu is literally carrying the big 12 in viewership

[@quinny-bn4jw]

I am commenting #BringBackDislikes on every unique KZbin video that I watch for the rest of 2024, regardless of if I actually dislike the video or not. This is video 7167.

[@RONNIE-T-OVER]

U intentionally left out. Colorado

[@Drumwolf62]

Well, one thing is for sure it will not be WVU. Our coaches have been blinded by stupidity and wokeness. It will not shock me if Neal Brown start running soccer plays or basketball plays during the game. The man is insane. I actually think WVU found a maintenance man sweeping the floors and hired him as the head coach 6 years ago. They gave him a laptop and said " go for it coach."

[@chadnordhoff9591]

BYU can only beat themselves. It will be turnovers and lack of focus.

[@nicolasthecaged]

I’m fairly convinced that the big 12 is full of mediocrity 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Leviticus-z7w]

Utah ain't shit!! Bad coaching and can't find a good QB. Utah is done this year!!

[@DylanNelson53]

Utah could be 0-8 and would still be the biggest threat to BYU lol

[@Leviticus-z7w]

@@DylanNelson53 they are no threat to BYU. You are deprived from brain's in your skull!! What Utah team you watching

[@davem3048]

Utah always plays BYU like a pack of rabid dogs. They may be the most likely spoiler here.

[@savannahfan]

No offense to BYU , but UCF is gonna be the B12’s biggest in 5 years

[@That_potato_45]

Not with gus as head coach

[@PerryMitchell-r3l]

That is great for the Big 12.

[@savannahfan]

@@That_potato_45 his Contract will be over by then

[@russelleads2145]

The better question is WHO CARES??

[@thefakemrcrainer7362]

I do

[@FLanklinBadge]

Probably the people clicking on the video and watching it?

[@Rick-james85.]

No Colorado is

[@SvdSinner]

Colorado isn't a new addition. They are team that brilliantly realized that coming back home was a great idea.

[@John-ne4fq]

Only for as long as prime is there… outside of that they can’t compete brand wise