SHOCKER: Are BYU Football Coaches FORCING Bear Bachmeier To Change His Playing Style For More Wins? | LaVell Edwards Stadium Gets New Additions | RIP Dave Kragthorpe

Is the BYU football program about to redefine its offensive identity? With offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick pushing Bear Bachmeier to rely more on his arm and less on his bruising runs, the BYU Cougars are eyeing a season where quarterback health and explosive passing may trump old habits. Bachmeier, famous for wearing No. 47 and playing with a "fullback mentality," faces a coaching staff determined to amplify his strengths as a pinpoint passer. Will this change in approach help him avoid last season’s punishing hits and keep BYU in contention against heavyweights like Arizona, Utah, and Notre Dame, especially with Big 12 and College Football Playoff ambitions on the line? Jake Hatch breaks down not just the shifting quarterback game plan but also the significant changes coming to LaVell Edwards Stadium. Brigham Young University has unveiled a new PACS recruiting lounge, upgraded player locker rooms, and plans for premium club spaces like the Qualtrics-sponsored LaVell’s Lounge and future PACS Pavilion. These enhancements target recruits, current athletes, and big-money sponsors, while longtime Cougar fans continue to press for fan experience upgrades amidst rising ticket prices and demand. With market realities pointing toward potential stadium renovations down the road—reminiscent of Kansas’ half-billion-dollar overhaul—questions remain about when general admission fans will see meaningful improvements. The episode pays tribute to Dave Kragthorpe, whose legacy as LaVell Edwards’ offensive coordinator in the 1970s was instrumental in shaping BYU’s high-octane passing attack and setting the stage for generations of Cougar success. Jake Hatch honors Kragthorpe’s contributions, spanning his assistant coaching years at BYU to his national title run at Idaho State and deep Utah and national football connections through his family. Listeners also get an inside look at BYU’s unique tradition of athletes who ave served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With 64 returned missionaries from 29 countries and 15 languages represented on the roster, along with 5 coaches—including Kalani Sitake—BYU’s global reach and culture of service set the team apart in college football. Plus, the spotlight shines on BYU women’s soccer, led by Emma Hamberlin’s brace in their victory over USC, as well as BYU women’s volleyball sweeping Utah Tech and prepping for the FGCU Invitational. Cougar Nation heads into fall with optimism and a sense of renewal, from evolving quarterback strategies to stadium enhancements and impressive early women’s sports wins. Will these changes propel BYU to new heights in the Big 12 era? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY: Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon Wayfair: Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home. LARINECO: Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Odoo: Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon KALSHI: For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10 Indeed: Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime: Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase FanDuel: Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show. If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at [email protected]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.