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On this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, with Brian Logan filling in for Dave McCann, the show kicks off with major headlines in BYU sports. The top story: Kevin Young’s contract extension, locking in BYU’s head coach “for the foreseeable future,” following his Sweet 16 debut season. The Phoenix Suns were reportedly interested in bringing him back to the NBA, but BYU acted swiftly. On the personal side, the Youngs are also expecting their fourth child this fall—a baby girl. The show also reacts to the House v. NCAA settlement, which paves the way for direct school payments to athletes starting this summer.

Dave checks in live from the Deseret News High School Sports Awards, where he’s emceeing and Travis Hansen is the keynote speaker. Meanwhile, BYU Football summer workouts are underway, and the crew highlights ESPN’s Football Power Index projections: 8 wins expected, 29th national ranking, and a 12.6% chance to reach the College Football Playoff. They also preview key games this fall and break down the upcoming bowl season schedule—including a potential Big 12 appearance in the Alamo or Citrus Bowl.

Special guest Andrew Gentry, a 6’7", 327-pound transfer from Michigan, joins the show to talk about his road to Provo. Gentry reflects on his time under Jim Harbaugh, why he ultimately chose BYU, and what it was like getting recruited while serving a mission in Argentina. From blocking in the national championship win over Washington to preparing for the BYU–Utah showdown on October 18, Gentry brings a championship pedigree to the Cougars’ O-line.

The show wraps with basketball updates, including BYU vs. Clemson at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic and a rematch with Wisconsin in Salt Lake. Dick Vitale ranks BYU No. 7, and Egor Demin remains a possible NBA first-round pick. There’s also news from Track & Field, Women’s Volleyball, Soccer, and a spotlight on Jane Hedengren, who just broke a national mile record. The “On This Day” trivia features Secretariat, Donald Duck, and Cyndi Lauper, and the team congratulates Utah Valley University on joining the Big West Conference in 2026.

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In this edition of Y’s Guys, Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler deliver another packed episode covering BYU Football, Basketball, recruiting updates, and standout performances across Cougar athletics. They open the show with kickoff times and TV assignments for four of BYU’s 2025 games, including matchups against Portland State, Stanford, Colorado, and West Virginia—all primetime games on ESPN. With BYU’s impressive 28–4 record in its last 32 night games, the hosts discuss the importance of game time momentum and national exposure.

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Recruiting headlines include a huge flip: 4-star offensive lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu, who originally committed to BYU, then flipped to Oregon, has now flipped back to the Cougars. He’ll join BYU in 2027 after his Church mission. McKay Madsen, another 4-star signee, just defended his California state championships in both shot put and discus before leaving for Argentina. The hosts also celebrate the College Football Hall of Fame’s new eligibility rules, which now allow Mike Leach, a LaVell Edwards disciple, to be inducted.

Basketball buzz heats up as BYU's non-conference schedule features national powerhouses like Villanova, Clemson, UConn, Wisconsin, and a Thanksgiving tournament featuring Miami, Dayton, and Georgetown. Preseason rankings have BYU as high as No. 3 in Gary Parrish’s CBS Sports poll, with insiders like Kevin O’Connor predicting AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders, and Rob Wright could all be NBA Draft picks.

The episode also includes interviews with Chris Crowe, a member of LaVell Edwards’ first BYU team and retiring English professor, and Scott Kavanaugh, venue manager for LaVell Edwards Stadium and the Marriott Center, who shares stories from his time running major Vegas venues. Updates from Track & Field, Men’s Golf, and Softball highlight All-American performances by Ilove’a Brittingham and Team USA nods for Trent Moser. The episode wraps with the “Cougarboard Question of the Week,” On This Day trivia, and an inspirational quote from Lou Gehrig.

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In this Memorial Day edition of Y’s Guys, hosts Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler honor those who have served while breaking down critical updates in BYU sports. The episode opens with a recap of quarterback Jake Retzlaff’s uncertain status following a civil lawsuit and what that means for BYU Football heading into fall. The crew explores who might step in—McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, or Bear Bachmeier—and how the offense can adapt, especially with key returners like LJ Martin, Chase Roberts, and a dominant O-line.

The show also covers BYU’s latest football commit, 6’4", 335-pound defensive tackle Alvin Puefua, who chose the Cougars over Miami, Utah, and Arizona. The team discusses ESPN’s Top 30 quarterbacks, where Retzlaff still lands at No. 17, and what to watch for in BYU’s early schedule: Portland State, Stanford, and East Carolina. They also dive into the new College Football Playoff format, which now rewards the Top 4 teams regardless of conference affiliation.

On the basketball front, AJ Dybantsa is invited to USA Basketball’s U19 training camp, and BYU’s updated non-conference schedule includes exhibition games against Nebraska (Oct. 18) and North Carolina (late October at the Delta Center). The show also celebrates the Marriott Center’s Top 10 national ranking for arena atmosphere and highlights Delaware at BYU (Nov. 11) as the first regular-season matchup.

The show wraps with updates from spring sports: Men’s Golf pushes for a top-8 finish at NCAA Championships; Softball’s Ilova’a Brittingham is named a Freshman All-American; Track & Field heads to the NCAA West Prelims with both teams ranked in the top 7; and Baseball finishes a strong Big 12 tournament run. Other features include the launch of the “Y’s Guy for a Day” fan contest, this week’s inspirational quote from John Wayne, and a look at BYU’s upcoming summer calendar.

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