BYU Football Freshman Nehemiah Kolone On Adjusting To CFB & Learning From Justin Kirkland

In this episode, Jake Brandon hosts a lively discussion with BYU football players Justin Kirkland and Nehemiah Kolone, covering team depth, the importance of little things, and fun hypothetical battles between states and animals.Chapters00:00 Gaming Strategies and Camp Culture00:18 Introduction to BYU Football and New Players01:49 Transitioning to Provo: A New Player's Perspective07:00 The Depth of the Defensive Line10:17 Work Ethic and Team Dynamics16:59 Recruiting Visits and Team Morale21:15 Hypothetical State Battles and Food Preferences28:39 Food Adventures and Culinary Preferences31:26 Apocalypse Simulation Results35:06 Animal Combat Hierarchy43:16 Mental Preparation for Football Season47:08 Freshman Year Insights and Team CultureBecome a CougConnect Subscriberhttps://cougconnect.com/ref/kevin/ This episode is brought to you by Troy Beagley at Common Sense Financial. Just like we’re building something special here at CougConnect, Troy is dedicated to helping the BYU community build their financial legacies. Whether you're looking at retirement strategies or just starting your savings journey, Troy’s process is simple, clear, and honest. He doesn't just manage accounts; he helps families win. If you’re ready for a financial plan that actually makes sense, call Troy today at 801-608-6657. Let’s make success feel like common senseMadsen Realty Group is a proud sponsor of CougConnect. Built right here in Utah. They help buyers, sellers, and investors with both residential and commercial real estate. With deep local roots, they understand the neighborhoods and what makes Utah special. Their focus is a process that’s simple, clear, and honest. They are proud to support the BYU community. If you are looking to buy your next home or build your investment portfolio, schedule a free consultation and be entered to win 2 BYU football tickets for the 2026 season. Call us at 801-922-0584 or reach us online @Brigham.Utah on Instagram. Who better than a guy named Brigham helping you “Find THE place” in Utah.Planning a 2026 family trip to Universal or Disney? Utah Travel Pros specializes in stress-free vacation planning for Cougar families. Get a free expert quote at UtahTravelPros.com/cougconnect