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Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

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BYU
BYU Cougars
BYU Football
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Utah Jazz
BYU Basketball
AJ Dybantsa
College Football Playoff
Brendan Sorsby
College Football
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Texas Tech
Bear Bachmeier
NBA Draft
Basketball
Notre Dame
Utah
NFL
Darren Peterson

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:

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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:

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:

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

Apple Podcasts:

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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:

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

Apple Podcasts:

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Sam Erlich
Associate professor at Boise State University; ex-lawyer who writes about college sports law
Boise State University; collegesportslitigationtracker.com
Episode: 8-7-26 - Hour 4 - Which BYU athletes would like to see play another year because of the judges ruling on the 2022 class?
Porter Larsen
ESPN 700 Utah Utes Insider
ESPN 700/Utah Utes
Episode: 8-7-26 - Porter Larsen - Host of Utes Pre Game Show - How many games can Utah win this season in Scalley’s first year as HC?
Darnale Dixon
Daily Heraldian reporter, Cougar football and basketball analyst
Daily Herald
Episode: 8-7-26 - Hour 3 - What are the outcomes for BYU Basketball this season?
Porter Larson
Utah insider, ESPN 700 producer and host
ESPN 700
Episode: 8-7-26 - Hour 3 - What are the outcomes for BYU Basketball this season?
Michael Peterson
Owner/Operator of TrueBlueCougar
TrueBlueCougar
Episode: 8-7-26 - Hour 2 - What was Brian Kelly's prediction for the BYU vs Norte Dame football game in October?
Jakub Urbaniak
Newest member of the BYU Men's Basketball team
BYU
Episode: 8-7-26 - Hour 1 - What do you make of BYU Basketball's newest signee Jakub Urbaniak?
Jason Andersen
Former BYU offensive lineman and NFL veteran
BYU / NFL
Episode: 8-6-26 - Jason Andersen - Former BYU OL - How many future NFL Draft picks are on the current OL?
Jason Anderson
Former BYU offensive lineman, NFL veteran
BYU / NFL teams
Episode: 8-6-26 - Hour 4 - How may BYU OL can be an All-American this season?
Dr. Dane Allred
Head Orthopedic Surgeon for BYU Athletics
BYU Athletics
Episode: 7-31-26 - Hour 4 - What's the health of BYU football team heading into 2026 season?

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tx1820
    United States2 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 States2 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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    yofishsgdvdgxgxgb
    United States4 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spencermonroe13
    United States7 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 States9 months ago

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8-6-26 - Braiden Day - CEO, Odion Menswear - What is Braiden's reaction to Day 1 of fall camp?
Q: What was the biggest, most intriguing storyline coming out of Camp Kalani Day 1?
The hosts and guest highlighted the receivers and defensive backs as the most uncertain areas, noting that while receivers showed some promising catches from players not yet in the spotlight, the lack of pads makes it hard to gauge full potential, and depth at running back and the QB2 position are key themes.
8-7-26 - Hour 4 - Which BYU athletes would like to see play another year because of the judges ruling on the 2022 class?
Q: What are the practical protections for injured athletes under this act, and how would their medical needs be covered long-term?
The act would impose health and safety requirements and allow private rights of action on health issues, while maintaining that there isn't a blanket definition of employment, potentially leaving gaps that could be litigated later.
8-7-26 - Hour 4 - Which BYU athletes would like to see play another year because of the judges ruling on the 2022 class?
Q: Do you feel as you interpret this particular College Sports Act, do you feel like it favors the Big Ten and SEC in particular?
There's a sense that modifications over time have shifted some leverage toward the major conferences, but the overall impact depends on congressional adjustments and how revenue caps are structured, potentially benefiting large programs.
8-7-26 - Hour 4 - Which BYU athletes would like to see play another year because of the judges ruling on the 2022 class?
Q: So is there a lot of Title IX issues that this infringes on too, or does this stay compliant with Title IX, do you think?
The act is mostly silent on Title IX, but it includes provisions to preserve women's and Olympic sports and aims to maintain compliance, though the interaction with antitrust concerns and revenue sharing could create tensions that require careful balancing.
8-7-26 - Darnell Dickson - Beat Writer, Daily Herald - What type of impact will Jakub Urbaniak have for BYU Basketball?
Q: What question marks do you have that need to be answered in Camp Kalani?
The receivers and special teams depth are the primary question marks, with new coaches and players needing to adapt, and depth across the offensive line and defensive units being evaluated as fall camp progresses.

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2. Porter Larsen
3. Darnale Dixon
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7. Jason Andersen
8. Jason Anderson

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