Austin Collie & Hans Olsen Talk QBs, AP Poll & Fall Camp, Elle Walbruch Featured, Guest David Thorne
This week’s Y’s Guys kicks off with national recognition for BYU Football, which is climbing preseason rankings across the board—including #23 in the Coaches Poll. Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler dive into the details from fall camp, with updates on the highly competitive quarterback battle between McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier, plus growing depth at wide receiver and a defense poised to repeat its 2024 dominance. The show sets the table for BYU’s Aug. 30 opener vs. Portland State and features insider insights into position battles and leadership storylines.
Former BYU and NFL standout Austin Collie returns to the Y’s Guys and to BYUtv’s GameDay team. He shares stories about catching passes from four elite QBs: John Beck, Max Hall, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady. The interview includes a fun segment where Collie chooses his most memorable career accomplishments—from his 3,255 career receiving yards to his Hall of Fame induction. He also weighs in on the current WR room led by Chase Roberts, praises the structure of BYU’s early schedule, and emphasizes the importance of WR adaptability during a quarterback transition.
Next, former Cougar and BYU Radio analyst Hans Olsen brings fire and analysis as he evaluates the AP Poll, BYU’s defensive prowess, and special teams strength. He argues that if BYU’s defense holds opponents to under 20 points again this year, it won’t matter who wins the QB job—the Cougars will win plenty of games. He also warns rivals (including Utah) not to underestimate BYU’s NIL traction and football infrastructure. In a bonus segment, Hans ranks his top five most exciting games on BYU’s 2025 schedule.
The ReLyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, honors BYU soccer star Elle Walbruch. After a freshman national title at UCLA, a transfer to BYU, a torn ACL, and 15 months of rehab, Elle is back—scoring goals in exhibitions and ready for the 2025 season opener at Minnesota. Dave and Blaine celebrate her journey, resilience, and leadership as she prepares to face her former team, UCLA, on Aug. 23 at South Field.
Finally, the show recaps last week’s Ephraim Hope Charity Golf Tournament and welcomes David Thorne, CEO of Construction Management Pros and a key tournament sponsor. Thorne shares why giving back matters to his team and makes a call to action for supporters to donate at ephraimhope.org. The episode wraps with news from around BYU Athletics, from volleyball’s No. 19 national ranking to men’s basketball’s primetime TV schedule. Y’s Guys continues to be the one-stop shop for Cougar news, nostalgia, and next-level interviews.
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