BYU Football's Embracing DISRESPECT Shown Their Way as Underdog Against UCF | BYU Cougars Podcast

Can the BYU Cougars outsmart the UCF Knights with strategic preparation and disciplined defense? As Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program gear up for their clash against UCF, they've adjusted their sleep schedules and practice routines to tackle the two time zone change head-on.

Team captain Connor Pay emphasizes the importance of Brigham Young University (BYU) executing assignments precisely, highlighting that discipline in defense is crucial to containing UCF's formidable running game. The team draws motivation from their underdog status despite being ranked 11th nationally, using it as fuel without letting it overshadow their focus. Pay also shares an update on his foot injury, with the Kansas game in mid-November as the likely target for his return, and a return for the rivalry showdown against the Utah Utes as a possibility depending on his recovery progress.

Join us for an engaging discussion on the BYU Cougars' strategies and challenges as they prepare for this pivotal matchup.

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[Keltad]

The more I hear about how certain circumstances were last year the more grateful I am for the changes that were made. I'm glad Caleb got a chance to show us what he can do when he's got a coach who believes in him.

[russpaulus]

I am so happy for Caleb!
So glad we got someone (Coach Woods) who could bring out the best in him.

So glad Connor was there for him too.

All of us, no matter how much talent we have, or how accomplished we are do better when we feel appreciated and valued.

I love this team’s culture, fellowship, spirituality, humility and commitment.

I, too, think Connor has the potential to impact many in the future as a coach and mentor, in whatever venue he chooses.

[MSDOSProject]

I definitely apologize for anything I said about Caleb Etienne. He's a baller and I'm glad to have him here

[bbooth]

Now Conner made ME cry. Thank a lot, Conner. Please tell Caleb we love him.

[Bofadeez]

This is just straight up disrespectful to the Cougs. Keep on doubting them, that’s the fire they need to keep winning.

[jasonandrews]

I've been trying to find Locked on BYU all week. Good to see you Jake. Saw you briefly yesterday on locked on B12. Good to hear the recovery is moving forward for Connor.

[JohnBarrus]

Love to listen to Connor. Great young man.

[brow]

Jake, in the preseason Conner mentioned a trick play may be called for him if the team was undefeated late in the season going for a conference championship. You need to ask him if they will be practicing that play the week before the Utah game. 😂

[louisdeaux]

I was one that DID NOT TURN on Caleb Etienne. I knew he had the body and tools. But he clearly needed training. He got it at BYU.

[pogllc.]

I’m not even a cougar fan but when I saw that the line favored UCF I thought I was going crazy. Y’all know what to do though; capitalize on Vegas’s stupid decision and make some money

[DarthPlagueisTheWise]

Just wait for BYU to blow out the Knights

[jiacheng]

Funk was such a terrible coach. The fact that he was ever at BYU was such a huge failure. I'm glad this coaching staff corrected it.

[Desertwrench]

I must've missed it. When did Connor cut his mullet?

[michcoug]

Connor just say that FUNK was a crappy coach and that Kalani should have never hired a man so desperate that he worked his first year for free.

[johndotter]

You know Connor wishes he was all the way healed and wants to be on that field!

[jrfjosh]

It is not disrespectful to recognize that BYU keeps getting the perfect bounce of the ball at the right moments to overcome metrics that usually indicate a loss. Perhaps they can keep it going, or it will eventually bite them in the butt when they can’t actually dominate the opponent to get a win and the right ball bounce doesn’t happen.

[williambenoit]

BYU is gunna roll UCF 41-17 if UCF even scores 17pts lol.. I got big $ on it LFG BYU...

[richardkozlowski]

The only stat that matters is the final score. UCF ran for 350 yards plus and lost the game. OSU ran for 250 plus and lost the game. Only the great teams find a way to win when things are not going as expected.

[KirkTingey]

BYU blow out the knights? Blue goggles comment. It will be a struggle to pull out a win.

[kpeak]

BYU is going to lose to UCF and Arizona State