BYU Linebacker Owen Borg Is Living Every BYU Fan's DREAM | COUGCONNECT PODCAST

Owen Borg, BYU linebacker, shares his journey from Corner Canyon to college football, his mission experience in Sweden, and insights into team culture and the coaching at BYU.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:28 Owen Borg's recruitment journey and early football days02:14 Tips for young players on striking and playing linebacker03:11 High school championships and quarterback highlights04:05 Coach Kerr's coaching style and team success05:59 Recruitment process and early college interest07:24 The Cal visit and decision to go on a mission09:12 Receiving the BYU scholarship offer10:12 Mission to Sweden: experiences and challenges13:48 A life-changing act of kindness in Sweden15:17 Transition to college football and spring ball17:55 Team culture, depth, and coaching at BYU20:46 The importance of helping teammates and team bonding21:15 Coach Pop's coaching style and influence22:42 Observations of BYU offense and team dynamics23:47 Personal life, relationships, and future plans25:11 Closing remarks and gratitudeBecome 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