A TRAP GAME? BYU Football & Kalani Sitake Can't OVERLOOK TCU & Jaden Craig After Josh Hoover Debacle | No News is Good News for Jaxon Kohler | What's Really Holding Up CFP Expansion?

BYU football chases a perfect 4-0 start Saturday in Fort Worth, TX, but must heed warning from 2023 when the TCU Horned Frogs dismantled them 44-11 in Fort Worth. With Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick at the helm, have the Cougars truly learned from that eye-opening defeat? Jake Hatch spotlights the stakes in this pivotal Big 12 meeting, recalling how an at-the-time unheralded Josh Hoover torched BYU’s defense in and why Jaden Craig, TCU’s Harvard transfer QB, could present a similarly dangerous challenge if BYU underestimates a Horned Frogs team desperate to rebound from early struggles. With TCU already holding players-only meetings and appearing desperate, is this a setup for another shocker?Switching to hoops, Jake Hatch unpacks the ongoing Jaxon Kohler eligibility saga as the BYU men's basketball program navigates legal uncertainty and NCAA resistance. Kohler, alongside 70-plus plaintiffs—including former BYU big man Keba Keita—seeks a court injunction extending their eligibility after the NCAA’s controversial "5-for-5" eligibility rule and age-based requirements left 2022 class transfers in limbo. With the temporary restraining order extended and first exhibition games looming, Kohler remains eligible—at least for now. Legal experts and coaches like Rick Pitino argue the NCAA is on the losing side of this PR battle, and Jake Hatch lays out why a simple policy fix could prevent the season from being mired in endless court appeals.The episode also dives into the future of the College Football Playoff: Will it expand to a 24-team format, or will entrenched interests and financial wrangling keep the structure at 12 (or maybe 16)? Jake Hatch provides insider context on the hurdles holding up expansion—including the potential elimination of Power 4 conference title games, alignment challenges between the SEC and Big Ten, and the all-important December 1 ESPN decision deadline. Could expanding the regular season to 10 Power Four opponents become the new standard, and what would that mean for BYU and the rest of the Big 12?Packed with insight and energy, this episode is essential for Cougars fans following the latest gridiron battles, NCAA legal dramas, and dramatic playoff changes shaping the future of college sports.Support Locked On Cougars:Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms and on YouTube!Join the NEW Locked On Cougars Everydayer Club by clicking here!If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubJake Hatch brings you daily coverage of the BYU Cougars with the Locked On Cougars Podcast. Locked On Cougars brings BYU fans the latest news and comprehensive coverage when it comes to the BYU football and basketball programs as well as a look at the other teams in the BYU athletic department. Jake gives you his unique insights and insider information about the Cougs as they continue "on the trail to fame and glory" every weekday, along with interviews with players, coaches, experts, and alumni that you will not find anywhere else.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHI: For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box: If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.Aura Cybersecurity: Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #