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This week on Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) break down the latest from the BYU sports world, led by massive momentum in football recruiting. The headline story? BYU now holds the No. 1 recruiting class in the Big 12 for 2026 and No. 21 nationally according to 247Sports. Special guest Jeff Hansen, recruiting expert from 247Sports and CougarInsider.com, joins to explain how the Cougars landed stars like 5-star QB Ryder Lyons, 4-star TE Brock Harris, OL Bott Mulitalo, and DL Braxton Lindsey—plus high-upside commits like McKay Madsen (2025 class). It’s the strongest class in school history, and Jeff outlines why BYU’s Big 12 move, mission culture, and NIL strategy are all playing huge roles.
The show also highlights Jake Retzlaff’s official departure from BYU and his farewell message to Cougar Nation, while celebrating the Cougars' postseason impact: BYU generated $10.9 million in combined football and basketball postseason earnings for the Big 12—second only to Texas Tech. Meanwhile, conference realignment and College Football Playoff restructuring continue to evolve, with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark promoting a 5–11 model for the 16-team CFP set to begin in 2026.
Beyond football, the show celebrates AJ Dybantsa’s first pitch at Fenway Park, his exclusive trading card deal with Fanatics, and his growing off-court brand. Egor Demin’s NBA Summer League performances are tracked, and BYU Olympic athletes are also making noise: Meghan Hunter wins the Bob Bowlsby Award for excellence, while Suli Davis helps Team USA earn silver at the U-19 Volleyball World Championship.
The show closes with a visit from Nathan Anderson, Executive VP of Mountain America Credit Union, who shares a personal BYU story packed with faith, sports, and heart—ranging from facing Shawn Bradley in high school, to a surprise health scare, and even rivalry week tension in a BYU–Utah marriage. Add in ROC pass updates, a Connor McGregor quote, and reminders to sign up for the Ephraim Hope Golf Tournament, and this week’s episode delivers the full blend of football, faith, and fun Cougar fans have come to expect.
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