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Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

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BYU
BYU Football
BYU Cougars
Big 12
College Football
Big 12 Conference
BYU Athletics
Protect College Sports Act
Basketball
BYU Basketball
Brendan Sorsby
Bear Bachmeier
Kalani Sitake
Brigham Young University
Oklahoma
Kalani Satake
Utah
NFL
Odion Menswear
Utah Tech

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) keeps you up-to-date on all things BYU Sports. We not only cover football & basketball, but we dive into recruiting, baseball, soccer, and more. For insight that you can't get anywhere else, tune into 103.9/ 98.3 FM. Monday-Friday from 2-6 PM MST. Follow us on social media @espnthefan & interact with us using #ESPNTheFan.

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

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Host

Ben Criddle
Host of Cougar Sports with a focus on BYU athletics across football, basketball, recruiting, and local sports culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 451 ratings
  • Sold yourselves out

    Ben cmon. You’ve said several times in the past week how these gambling apps are predatory and how you don’t advertise with them, and then you do a DraftKings ad (that you read yourself) at the end of the Hour 2 episode on 6/10 and you continue to do the same. Disappointing, guess everyone can be bought

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    tx1820
    United States3 months ago
  • Gambling ads now?

    Ben cmon. You’ve said several times in the past week how these gambling apps are predatory and how you don’t advertise with them, and then you do a DraftKings ad (that you read yourself) at the end of the Hour 2 episode on 6/10. Disappointing, guess everyone can be bought

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tx1820
    United States4 months ago
  • Fan

    Ron….Please stop interrupting your co-hosts when they are talking, it is constantly happening and makes it so the listeners cant hear either one of you…

    Let them talk and stop talking over them, and keep the good info coming our way, thanks

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    4
    yofishsgdvdgxgxgb
    United States5 months ago
  • Ben - Certified Ball Knower

    I love Ben’s enthusiasm for BYU sports. He has passion for his team but also does a good job taking a realistic approach to his analysis. I also love the quality of former and current BYU greats he has on his show!

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    spencermonroe13
    United States8 months ago
  • Content is fine. Audio is terrible.

    Dumb intro music twice as loud as Ben. Ads are the same. Just fix the audio, not that hard.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    spspspspspspspsspsps
    United States10 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audio quality and ad integration receive mixed feedback from some listeners.
Deliveries strong, guests consistently insightful and on-topic.
Listeners praise the depth of BYU focus and guest variety.
Fans appreciate up-to-date insider knowledge and roster analysis.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

9-14-26 - Hour 4 - How would you grade Bear Bachmeier's offensive performance against Arizona?
Q: What stood out about Bear Bachmeier's performance against Arizona?
Beck highlighted Bachmeier's efficiency, the four total touchdowns, and improved velocity on deeper throws, along with the offense's balance and the team's progression under the system.
9-15-26 - Hour 2 - Who is the best team in the Big 12 after two weeks on play?
Q: Has Haney is the next dual-threat quarterback BYU will face, what do you know about him and what should BYU expect?
Parasus described Has Haney as a stud who scrambles well, runs effectively, has a strong arm, and will be a challenging test, expecting a competitive game.
9-15-26 - Hour 1 - What's the scouting report on Colorado State QB Hauss Hejny?
Q: Kalani, you mentioned the identity of this team is being rebuilt. can you expand on that and what you're finding about the team this week?
He explains that each year brings a new identity while maintaining a strong foundational culture, and that the focus is on how players lead, perform, and adapt across all three phases as they mature and face Colorado State.
9-16-26 - Hour 3 - Are you in favor of the Protect College Sports Act bill being voted on in Congress?
Q: What is the latest status of the Protect College Sports Act in the Senate and House?
The bill has advanced through initial procedural votes in the Senate with a path to a formal floor vote; passage appears possible but the timeline is uncertain due to House recess and midterm dynamics.
9-15-26 - Drake Toll - Host, Locked on Big 12 - Was BYU football's win over Arizona a statement win?
Q: How do you see BYU's win over Arizona affecting their position in the Big 12 race?
It shifts BYU into the upper tier of the conference early, giving them credibility and momentum as a top competitor, especially since they closed strong and beat a reputable Arizona squad.

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