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Texas Tech named Will Hammond their QB1 this past week. With Fall camp about to get underway, I chat with @LockedOnBig12's Drake C Toll about all things Red Raiders Football here on Big 12 Football Addiction! Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

Is BYU football the Next Big 12 TEAM to go to the College Football Playoff? Joel Klatt of Fox Sports seems to think so! I chat with @LockedOnBig12's Drake C Toll about all things BYU Football here on Big 12 Football Addiction! Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

Can Texas Tech repeat as Big 12 champions in 2026? After the Big 12 coaches voted BYU as the preseason favorite, the Red Raiders suddenly have plenty of motivation heading into the season. Please subscribe to Big 12 Football Addiction on Audio Platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-12-football-addiction/id6790216437 Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/PITTINGER In this video, we break down why BYU was picked over Texas Tech, what Joey McGuire had to say about Will Hammond, the Red Raiders' culture, and why he's confident this team can compete for another conference championship. We also take a look at ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), which ranks Texas Tech as a Top 10 team nationally, and explain what that ranking really means after the debate surrounding FPI and predictive metrics. Is Texas Tech being overlooked by the Big 12 coaches? Does BYU deserve to be the favorite? And can Joey McGuire lead the Red Raiders back to the College Football Playoff? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Topics Covered: Texas Tech Football 2026 Joey McGuire press conference Will Hammond update Big 12 preseason poll BYU vs Texas Tech ESPN FPI rankings explained College Football Playoff discussion Big 12 Championship race Texas Tech recruiting Red Raiders outlook for 2026 #TexasTech #TexasTechFootball #WreckEm #RedRaiders #Big12 #CollegeFootball #CFB #JoeyMcGuire #WillHammond #BYU #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFBNews #ESPNFPI #Big12Football #FootballAnalysis Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

BYU football enters the 2026 season with championship expectations unlike anything we've seen in the Big 12 era.

In today's video, we're breaking down three of the biggest BYU football stories coming out of Big 12 Media Days and why they all point to one conclusion: the Cougars are no longer the hunters... they're the hunted.
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Hans Olsen says it's "Big 12 Championship or Bust" for BYU.
Utah head coach Morgan Scalley gives Kalani Sitake major praise and what it means for the future of the Holy War rivalry.
Why BYU was voted the preseason favorite to win the Big 12 over Texas Tech, Kansas State, Utah, Arizona State, and the rest of the conference.
Does BYU have the best roster in the Big 12?
Can LJ Martin lead the Cougars to a conference championship?
How much will losing Jay Hill impact the defense?
Is Kalani Sitake one of the most respected head coaches in college football?

BYU has built one of the strongest cultures in college football, and with championship expectations officially here, the pressure has never been greater. Can the Cougars live up to the hype and make the College Football Playoff?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments:
Is it truly Big 12 Championship or Bust for BYU this season?

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Rich Rodriguez has West Virginia READY for the 2026 College Football Season. I chat with @LockedOnBig12's Drake C Toll about all things WVU Football here on Big 12 Football Addiction! Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

I'm at SEC Media Days in Tampa and @LockedOnBig12's Drake C Toll decided to grill me on what I'm seeing on the insider. We talk all that and more here on Big 12 Football Addiction! Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

Matt Campbell left Iowa State to head to Happy Valley and coach the Penn State Nittany Lions. I chat with @LockedOnBig12's Drake C Toll about all things Iowa State and Penn State here on Big 12 Football Addiction! Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

Conference Realignment is a huge topic in our sport and in the Big 12. I chat with @LockedOnBig12's Drake C Toll about what may change for Utah, BYU, and Texas Tech after the latest congressional updates. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/PITTINGER Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

**Is BYU becoming the biggest brand in the Big 12?** Jim Williams recently argued that BYU's decade-long partnership with ESPN laid the foundation for the Cougars' rise, and in this video, we break down why that relationship may have changed the future of BYU football forever. If you're thinking about going to Provo, Utah Valley, or BYU - check out https://www.utahvalley.com for more information! Things to do in Utah Valley & Provo: https://www.utahvalley.com/blog/post/byu-150/ Subscribe to the Podcast Feed: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-12-football-addiction/id6790216437 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033OsgNFvRBkj9FBSfPpfD Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/PITTINGER From BYU's decision to leave the Mountain West and embrace football independence in 2011 to joining the Big 12, we examine how ESPN helped transform the Cougars into a nationally recognized program. We'll also discuss BYU's rapidly growing athletic department valuation, rising football revenue, recruiting momentum, national television exposure, and why many believe the Cougars are on track to become one of the most valuable brands in college football. Jim Williams deserves full credit for the research and historical context that inspired this discussion, and we'll expand on his analysis to explore what it all means for BYU moving forward. **Topics Covered:** * BYU football and ESPN's historic partnership * Why football independence worked for the Cougars * BYU's rise in the Big 12 * Athletic department valuation and revenue growth * BYU recruiting momentum * College football conference realignment * The future of the Big 12 * Could BYU become the conference's biggest football brand? Do you think BYU will become the top brand in the Big 12, or does another program still hold that title? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! #BYU #BYUFootball #Big12 #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #CFB #BYUCougars #ConferenceRealignment #ESPN #FootballRecruiting Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

Can BYU Cougars Football turn a massive analytics projection into a College Football Playoff run? We break down Bear Bachmeier's historical ceiling and the critical questions facing the offense in 2026. Subscribe to the Podcast Feed: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-12-football-addiction/id6790216437 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033OsgNFvRBkj9FBSfPpfD Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/PITTINGER Every college football fan loves a good narrative clash, and the upcoming season presents a fascinating one with the BYU Cougars Football program. While computer projection models like ESPN's FPI view this roster as a potential Big 12 title contender with an incredibly high ceiling, national media outlets remain highly skeptical. The core of this divide lies in whether the offense can evolve from a run-heavy, physical unit into a dynamic, multidimensional threat capable of winning high-scoring shootouts. In this analysis, we dive deep into the numbers and roster construction to see which side of this debate is right. We look at the recruiting momentum under Kalani Sitake, highlighted by the massive commitment of edge rusher Jag Ioane, and assess how the defensive front is built to carry this team/ More importantly, we analyze the critical progression of quarterback Bear Bachmeier, evaluating how a paper-thin wide receiver room could impact his ability to stretch the field. To understand the true ceiling of this offense, we must look at the historic rare-air company Bear Bachmeier joined as a true freshman. Only 19 Power Conference quarterbacks over the past two decades have hit his specific yardage, touchdown, and turnover benchmarks—a list that includes multiple Heisman Trophy winners and first-round draft picks. However, replicating that efficiency in his second year will require overcoming a highly challenging schedule that features a marquee matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and a highly anticipated rivalry game against the Utah Utes Football team. **In this video, we review:** * BYU Cougars Football: How the program's physical run-heavy formula matches up against a changing Big 12 landscape. * Jag Ioane Commitment: Why the highly touted in-state edge rusher chose Kalani Sitake's defense over Big Ten powers. * Bear Bachmeier: The statistical anomaly putting the sophomore quarterback in the same company as former Heisman winners. * Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Analyzing the mid-season matchup that represents BYU's lowest FPI win probability. * Utah Utes Football: The FPI projections for the high-stakes Holy War rivalry game and its impact on the Big 12 race. * Texas Tech Red Raiders: Reviewing the passing-game struggles that exposed BYU's offensive limitations in previous matchups. Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!

Welcome to a clip from live episode of The Power Two. TJ Pittinger, Tom Hannifan & Cole Thompson host this show on College Football Addiction! The guys talk about Houston Football and why they’re going to be a TOP TEAM in the Big 12! Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/PITTINGER Follow the hosts on X: https://x.com/tj_pittinger https://x.com/tomhannifan https://x.com/mrcolethompson Subscribe for MORE content like this: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeFootballAddiction/?sub_confirmation=1

BYU Football is quietly building something special, and it's becoming harder to ignore. This week, the Cougars made headlines with a new jersey patch partnership with Entrata, adding another major revenue stream as college football continues to evolve in the NIL and revenue-sharing era. But that's only part of the story. Subscribe to the Podcast Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-12-football-addiction/id6790216437 Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/PITTINGER We also take a look at the two biggest uncommitted recruiting targets still on BYU's board—Owen Leishman and Jag Ioane—and why landing both could be massive for Kalani Sitake and the future of BYU football. Finally, we break down why CBS Sports' Josh Pate believes BYU is one of the teams most likely to reach the College Football Playoff for the first time, what he sees in the Cougars, and why expectations in Provo continue to rise heading into the season. Is BYU becoming the next powerhouse in the Big 12? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Topics Covered: BYU's new Entrata jersey patch partnership How much the deal could mean financially Owen Leishman recruiting update Jag Ioane recruiting update Josh Pate's College Football Playoff prediction Kalani Sitake's vision for BYU BYU recruiting BYU football news Big 12 football College Football Playoff discussion If you enjoyed the video, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest BYU Football news, recruiting updates, and college football coverage. #BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs #Big12 #CollegeFootball #CFB #Recruiting #KalaniSitake #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BYUCougars Follow us on social media here: https://x.com/cfbaddiction & https://x.com/tj_pittinger!