BYU DOMINATED Iowa State… So Why Was It Only 24-10? | Notre Dame Preview
BYU won 24-10, but the final score doesn't tell the whole story. The Cougars piled up 506 yards of offense while holding Iowa State to just 200 — including a staggering 49 yards for the Cyclones in the first half. So why wasn't this a blowout?Jake Edmonds and Hema Heimuli break down BYU's dominant performance, Bear Bachmeier's historic dual-threat day, and the concerning short-yardage struggles that could become a problem without LJ Martin. Plus, what should BYU do about its punt return issues, and should the Cougars take more shots downfield?Then, it's on to a massive showdown with Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are one of the nation's best teams, and BYU will need to be at its best to pull off the upset.In this episode:BYU DOMINATED the numbers: 506 total yards to Iowa State's 200Bear Bachmeier's monster game: 329 passing yards and 109 rushing yards in a historic performanceA short-yardage problem? BYU struggled to convert key third- and fourth-down opportunitiesSpecial teams concerns: Tiger Bachmeier's two muffed punts and what BYU should do nextStandout defenders: Tre Alexander and Keanu's impact against Iowa StateNotre Dame preview: Can BYU slow down quarterback CJ Carr and one of the country's most complete teams?College GameDay comes to town: What it means for BYU and BYUtvDid BYU show enough against Iowa State to give you confidence heading into Notre Dame, or are the short-yardage struggles a major red flag? Let us know in the comments!Like the video, subscribe for more BYU football coverage, and leave a review to support the show.
5 Oct 2026
What Is BYU’s Ceiling Without LJ Martin? Are the Cougars REALLY a Top-10 Team?
BYU survived TCU in one of the strangest wins of the season — putting up just 216 total yards and 62 passing yards while the defense came up huge. But with LJ Martin and Sione Moa gone, what is the ceiling for this BYU team?Jake and Tosh break down the wild TCU win, whether Bear Bachmeier has regressed as a passer, and whether Aaron Roderick got too conservative in the rain. Plus: should BYU lean more on Journey Tonga? Is Preston Rex ready for a bigger role? And how high can the Cougars realistically climb?Then we look ahead to Iowa State, including Aiden Flora, QB Jaylen Raynor, and the keys to another Big 12 win.Plus: BYU is now ranked No. 8. Is a College GameDay trip to Provo actually becoming a possibility? Who should the celebrity picker be?🔵 Can BYU stay in the Top 10?🔵 What is the ceiling without LJ Martin?🔵 Has Bear regressed?🔵 Can BYU shut down Iowa State?🔵 Is College GameDay coming to Provo?Subscribe to the Loyal Cougars Podcast for BYU football analysis, reactions, previews, and everything happening around the Cougars.
28 Sept 2026
Is Texas Tech Losing Its Shine? Big 12 Power Rankings After Week 4.
Texas Tech entered the season as a Big 12 favorite, but offensive inconsistency and Will Hammond’s struggles are raising questions. Meanwhile, Utah looks like an offensive juggernaut, and BYU may be the conference’s most complete team.Jake Edmonds and Tosh Mackintosh reset the Big 12 power rankings, identify the contenders and pretenders, and debate whether the conference is closing the gap with the SEC and Big Ten. Plus, they preview BYU’s trip to Fort Worth and explain what the Cougars must do to beat TCU.
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