BYU TE Carsen Ryan on the CougConnect Podcast

In this episode of the CougConnect podcast, host Jake Brandon interviews Carsen Ryan, a tight end who transitioned from UCLA to BYU. Carsen shares his journey from high school to college football, discussing the challenges and experiences he faced in the transfer portal, the evolution of college football with NIL deals, and the differences between the Pac-12 and Big 12 conferences. He reflects on coaching philosophies, the impact of injuries on last season's performance, and the significance of the BYU vs Utah rivalry. Carsen also emphasizes the importance of building connections with teammates and outlines his goals for his final season at BYU.Chapters00:00 Carsen Ryan's Journey to BYU03:12 Navigating the Transfer Portal06:06 The Evolution of College Football08:58 Comparing Conferences: Pac-12 vs Big 1211:57 Coaching Philosophies and Player Development14:46 Reflections on Last Season's Challenges18:07 Rivalry Games and Team Dynamics21:01 The American Fork Connection24:02 Goals for the Final Season