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Hike the Y | Football and Basketball Sports Analysis
by Connor, Brandon, Nate | BYU Football and Basketball
Hike the Y is your go-to podcast for everything sports at Brigham Young University. Join Connor, Brandon, and Nate as they break down the latest games, analyze Cougar athletics, and bring fresh perspectives from four passionate BYU students. Whether you bleed blue or just want to stay in the loop, our crew covers football, basketball, and more with lively debate, insider stories, and plenty of fan flair. Tune in for episodes, campus sports news, and authentic takes on all things BYU—straight from the heart of Provo!
Episodes
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We STILL remember the POP TARTS BOWL (BYU + Notre Dame Preview)
Does BYU have what it takes this week against BYU? Who knows? What we do know is the boys will speculate the frick out of it. Guessing and checking. Who will it be?
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BYU doesn't NEED to Beat NOTRE DAME - TCU Review
Does BYU actually need to beat Notre Dame to make it to the College Football Playoff? BYU could get killed by Notre Dame and still make it to the CFP. How is this done? Stay tuned! Also was BYU's win over TCU going to set them back? Will the injuries take down BYU's offense??
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We just hit ROC bottom
BYU is off the BYE week and the Hike the Y crew couldn't be more excited! We talk about BYU's new Roc ticket policy (and how much we dislike it), Andrew Gentry's injury, what BYU needs to do if they want to beat TCU, and whether or not President Nelson approves of the "Ref's you suck" chant.…
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LJ (Martian) is an ALIEN
Hike the Y podcast is back, although we almost decided to take a BYE week just like the Cougs. We talk LJ Martin's big game, Legend Glasker vs. Kyler Kasper for the #1 receiver, and test our BYU ball knowledge. Don't take a BYE from listening to Hike the Y Podcast!
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(Tausili) Akana matata - It Means No Worries
BYU football and fans showed up and showed out for BYU v Arizona. This is was a game that the boys had circled on the calendar and now this is where we are. How did BYU do and what does that mean for Colorado State?
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"NGL, Kinda Felt Like Clip Farming" + BYU Football Preview
The three gents kick off today with a new segment: BLUE GOGGLES takes. Is it BLUE GOGGLES to say Legend Glasker will be the Freshman of the Year? Will BYU beat Noah Fifita and the Arizona Wilcats? Will Connor glaze Noah Fifita even more? AND a power outage that wasn't scripted after the three…
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We're Excited to See Utah Tech Go Crying Home
Go check out the Hike the Y website! hikethey.wixsite.com/hike-the-y Hike the Y is back, for real this time! After a summer filled with with marriage, summer jobs, and not enough football, the boys are back at BYU and ready to talk BYU sports. In this episode we discuss if we think BYU could…
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Without Jeremiyah Love all you can expect is HEARTBREAK (BYU football Season Overview)
Arizona could upset BYU? BYU football is 5 weeks away and the guys are excited. With a couple of games and tests of ball knowledge, the boys dive deep into the logistics of games this season. Who are the teams that are a threat this season? Is Arizona a threat? Find out this episode of Hike the Y...
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SGA, FIFA, NCAA: Keep flopping out of College Football!!
What happens when you merge the rules of FIFA and NCAA football? Pain and rules that are not good for the sport of football. The three gents dive deep into the water in search of BYU college football speculation and AJ becoming the next SGA??
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Bear Bachmeier, Big 12 Dreams, and 5 Flaming Hot Takes
Dive into the wild world of BYU sports with a couple of Cougar diehards who are not afraid of bold takes or inside jokes. In this episode, we break down what it would really be like to have BYU’s new QB1 Bear Bachmeier sitting in class next to you, then unleash our Top 5 hottest takes for the BYU...
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Xu Xin is The KEY of BYU BBALL Next Season??
Peopl have been saying that BYU doesn't have it's team under control, but little do they know that Xu Xin is COMING TO TOWN.
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Cougar Chaos: Brendan Sorsby & Satuala is Our New Center??
This week on Hike the Y, we get into a wild BYU sports slate that has Cougar fans everywhere asking the same question: what is going on? From major basketball and football news to conference drama, injury updates, coaching chatter, and the latest BYU buzz, we break it all down the only way we…
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Around And Around We Go: We Interviewed BYU's Most Viral Marathoner
Sam Johnson is quickly becoming a household name around BYU campus after going viral for his video where he ran a marathon (over 200 laps) around the MARB. He comes on the podcast to discuss his marathoning journey, what inspired him to begin running around marathons around buildings at BYU, his...
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BYU Basketball HOT & SPICY Takes + March Madness Expansion
Bruce Branch III won't live up to the hype? Dawson Baker on the Big 12 All-conference 3rd team? Kennard Davis Jr. past his prime? The boys and back and better than ever with some hot takes to help get you though the offseason. They also discuss Keba Kieta's and Richie Saunders performances at the...
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Who goes #1? Will AJ Dybantsa's career be RUINED if the Wizards draft him?
Nate, Connor, and Brandon are back and better than ever after the NBA draft lottery where the Wizards land the #1 pick and the Jazz slot into the second spot. The boys discuss whether or not the Wizards will take Dybantsa at #1 and whether the Jazz will try and trade up for the right to pick him....
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Can you name these ICONIC NBA moments + Cougs in the NFL Draft!
The boys get back together to talk BYU sports, including topics such as prospects for BYU's starting center position, the revived rivalry with Utah State after it was announced that there would be a series played between the two over the next two years, and how BYU football players fared in the...
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BYU Basketball Analysis: Aleksej Kostic Leaving and AJ Dybantsa’s NBA Draft Decision
BYU basketball is in major transition as Aleksej Kostic hits the transfer portal and AJ Dybantsa declares for the 2026 NBA Draft. In this episode, we break down what Kostic’s departure means for the Cougars’ backcourt, how Dybantsa’s draft decision impacts BYU’s ceiling, and what comes next for…
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Is BYU’s Future Roster Top 25? (With Aleksej Kostić Superfans)
If you’re wondering what BYU basketball’s future roster will look like, this episode of Hike the Y ranks every key piece and projects how good the Cougars can be in the next few seasons. We break down guards, wings, and bigs, talk ceiling vs. floor for the 2026–27 roster, and debate whether this...
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BYU Basketball CONVINCED him to STAY
Imagine snubbing Kentucky's bluebloods for Provo loyalty—Rob Wright did just that, flipping the script on transfer drama. Then Wahlin circles back from Clemson to his roots. This pod dives into why BYU fans are losing it In a whirlwind week for BYU basketball, star point guard Rob Wright III—the...
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Was Aleksej Kositc PUSHED OUT?
Collin Chandler is finally in Provo and Tyler Betsey is on the way, so the boys break down what BYU’s newest weapons really bring to the Cougars on both ends of the floor. They dive into whether Aleksej Kostić was actually “pushed out,” how the guard room politics played out, and what it says…
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This ONE Thing is STEALING from College Basketball
College basketball isn’t just changing—it’s getting picked apart. In this episode, we break down how the transfer portal is quietly stealing from the sport we love, from roster continuity to fan connection. Then we zoom in on Provo and talk through the six BYU players hitting the portal and how...
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BYU Basketball Season in Review ft. Ruby “The Rob” Winget
We’re recapping the wild BYU hoops season from start to finish. We hand out fake awards, debate the best games and plays, and talk through the biggest surprises and “what if” moments. Ruby “The Rob” Winget joins the show to dish on her favorite Cougs, clutch performances, and where this team goes...
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BYU Guessing Game w/ The Boys
The boys are back with a full BYU guessing game episode, putting their Cougar knowledge on the line in a bunch of ridiculous, rapid-fire challenges. From stat lines and historic moments to random Big 12 storylines and “there’s no way that’s real” trivia, we see who actually knows BYU sports and...
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BYU's Tourney Secrets w/ Professor Othello Richards
BYU journalism prof and reporting legend Othello Richards joins Hike the Y straight from the 2026 Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. He breaks down BYU's epic 10-seed upset over K-State (shoutout AJ Dybantsa's 40!), the Cougs' tough Houston battle, and exclusive locker room chats with players…
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Why BYU Might Bust Your Bracket!
BYU is back on the big stage, and we’re planting our flag on upset island. In this episode, we break down the Cougars’ matchup with Texas, why the styles and numbers actually favor BYU, and which players have to go off for the Cougs to dance into the Round of 32. We talk bracket chaos, potential...
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Cougs Catch Fire in Kansas City: BYU’s Big 12 Run & March Madness Hopes
BYU just put the Big 12 on notice, and we’re breaking it all down. We recap the Cougars’ surge in Kansas City, from AJ Dybantsa lighting up the tournament to BYU proving it can hang with the league’s best. Then we pivot to March Madness: projected seed, dream and nightmare matchups, and how far…
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Senior Night Statement: BYU Upsets No. 10 Texas Tech
BYU closed the Marriott Center for the season with a badly needed 82–76 upset of No. 10 Texas Tech, snapping a three‑game skid and reminding everyone this team is still terrifying on the right night. We break down Robert Wright III’s insane second‑half takeover, how the Cougars finally figured…
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Big 12 Busts, Cinderellas, & True Contenders ft Chase Carter
Dive into Big 12 hoops: Which teams are busts waiting to flop? Cinderellas ready to shock? Or true contenders for the crown? Sharp analytics, bold predictions, and guest insights break it all down
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We Asked ChatGPT About BYU…
BYU basketball has officially broken our brains. We run ChatGPT’s spiciest Cougar hot takes through the Hike the Y filter, argue over whether this team is actually good, and relive the full whiplash from the Iowa State signature win to the UCF rock bottom. Plus, Connor and Brandon go head‑to‑head...
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The Loudest Night in Provo ft. Ruby "The Rob" Winget
BYU finally got the signature win it’s been chasing, taking down No. 6 Iowa State 79–69 in the Marriott Center’s loudest night of the season. We break down AJ Dybantsa’s ridiculous 29–10–9 masterpiece, how BYU dominated the paint and the glass, and what this means for the Cougs’ March ceiling…
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Gymnastics, Hoops & High Jumps ft. Charly Jensen
This week we’re giving some long-overdue love to BYU sports outside the usual football and men’s hoops spotlight. We’re talking women’s gymnastics, women’s basketball, track and field, and men’s volleyball—and we brought on special guest Charly Jensen to help us break it all down. From packed…
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Jimmer’s Jersey Goes Up, Richie Goes Down
On a night that should’ve been pure storybook, Jimmer’s No. 32 finally goes into the rafters and the Marriott Center is rocking… and 45 seconds in, Richie Saunders tears his ACL and is done for the season. The boys break down the emotional whiplash of BYU’s OT win over Colorado, what Richie meant...
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The Podcast is Broken Today :/
So we had a fire podcast episode for you guys today about the super bowl and our favorite Super Bowl moments from BYU players who played in the big game. We touched on Bad Bunny and the millionaire streaker that streaked the field. Here is a couple of clips that survived the corruption of the…
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Panic Meter: BYU’s Losing Streak and the Road Ahead
The Cougs are in freefall and the panic meter is heating up. The boys break down BYU’s three‑game skid, what’s actually broken on defense, and whether this team is still built for a March run. They hit the latest twist in the Paul George saga, sprinkle in a little Super Bowl talk, and look ahead…
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Cardiac Cougs Can’t Keep Living Like This
Connor is down bad with the flu but still phones in for a sec as the boys break down a weird Pro Bowl weekend, what BYU has to fix before the next stretch of games, and Paul George getting slapped with a 25‑game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti‑drug policy. From the memes to the on‑field…
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DEBATE: Are G League Players Ruining College Basketball?
DEBATE is on deck as we dive into the chaos of G League players hooping in the NCAA. Are former pros an unfair cheat code against true college kids, or just savvy hoopers grabbing a second chance in March? We break down eligibility drama, NIL money, high school recruits getting squeezed, and what...
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Would You Room With AJ? BYU Beats Utah and Kennard Cooks
BYU beats Utah and the rivalry trash talk is flowing. We draft our dream BYU basketball roommates, debate whether AJ Dybantsa needs to chill on the flops and start letting it fly, and break down what really went wrong in the Arizona loss. Plus, we talk about how Kenard Davis finally climbed out…
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The Holy War Is Back… And Utah Fans Won’t Like This
The Holy War is back, and we’re going all gas no brakes on BYU vs. Utah. From the pettiest moments in rivalry history to why the move to the Big 12 might flip the script, we break down why this matchup hits different now. Whether you wear blue or red, you’re catching strays as we argue who…
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Championship or Bust: BYU’s Road to the Final Four (Texas Tech Review & The Season Forward)
Championship or bust. That is the standard AJ Dybantsa just set for BYU, and on this episode of Hike the Y we ask if the Cougs are actually built for a Final Four run or a national title. We break down what went wrong and right against Texas Tech, then look forward on the rest of the season—what...
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Highs, Lows, and Heart Attacks: BYU Season in Review
The Cougs did not make this season easy on anyone, and the boys are here for all of it. In this episode of Hike the Y, the crew walks through the true highs and brutal lows of BYU’s season: statement wins, gut-punch losses, breakout stars, coaching questions, and all the “Cardiac Cougs” moments…
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Kalani Stays in Provo: Faith, Football, and the Playoff Push
Kalani Sitake is staying in Provo and Cougar Nation can finally breathe again. In this episode of Hike the Y, the boys react to the breaking news about Kalani turning down Penn State and locking in with BYU, and what it means for the program, the staff, and the future in the Big 12 and CFP race....
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Who’s That Guy? Bear Bachmeier Challenge + BYU’s Best Plays & Cincy Preview
How well do BYU fans know their stars? In this episode, we hit the phones with the ultimate Cougar trivia—getting folks to say Bear Bachmier without dropping his name or saying BYU! Test your fan skills along with us. Plus, we scout Cincinnati, preview all the angles for this week’s matchup, and...
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Y on the Rise: BYU vs UConn Review + Big Season Expectations
The Cougars hit the hardwood and the hype starts now! This week, the “Hike the Y” crew breaks down BYU’s clash against UConn, spotlighting key plays, breakout athletes, and what’s clicking early in the season. From defensive stands to clutch buckets, we break down how the Cougs stack up against...
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The Boys are Back in Town: A TCU v BYU Review + Playoff Talk
On this episode of Hike the Y, Connor, Ty, Brandon, and Nate dive deep into the TCU vs BYU matchup, breaking down critical plays, big-time stats, and where the Cougars go from here. But we’re not just about the gridiron—listen in as we talk the viral Georgia Bulldogs bark from those iconic…
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Tech Trouble: Turnovers and Takeaways from BYU vs. Texas Tech
After a tough loss to Texas Tech, we go deep on everything that happened in Lubbock. This episode breaks down the critical moments in play calling, examines the impact of turnovers, and highlights what Texas Tech did right to secure the win. We also discuss the keys to success for Texas moving...
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The Cardiac Cougs: Iowa State Recap, Texas Tech Preview
Tune in to Hike the Y as we relive all the nail-biting action from BYU’s showdown with Iowa State—what made it a true “Cardiac Cougs” moment? Our hosts break down turning points, missed chances, and comeback energy, then pivot to preview Saturday’s critical battle with Texas Tech. Expect lively...
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Hike the Y is your go-to podcast for everything sports at Brigham Young University. Join Connor, Brandon, and Nate as they break down the latest games, analyze Cougar athletics, and bring fresh perspectives from four passionate BYU students. Whether you bleed blue or just want to stay in the loop, our crew covers football, basketball, and more with lively debate, insider stories, and plenty of fan flair. Tune in for episodes, campus sports news, and authentic takes on all things BYU—straight from the heart of Provo!
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