SHOCKWAVE: BYU Football Faces Big CHANGES as Parker Kingston Arrest ROCKS Program, Future Uncertain | Jimmer Fredette Immortalized | BYU Baseball Opens Intriguing 2026 Campaign
Podcast: Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballPublished On: Fri Feb 13 2026
Description: The BYU football program faces another seismic shakeup as standout wide receiver Parker Kingston’s arrest on suspicion of rape threatens to sideline him for the upcoming season. With Chase Roberts heading to the NFL and Kingston now out of the mix, the Cougars lose nearly all of their top receiver production from last year. Returners like Jojo Phillips, Cody Hagen, and Tiger Bachmeier are expected to take on significant new roles, alongside newcomers like Reggie Frischknecht and incoming freshmen Legend Glasker, Jaron Pula and Terrance Saryon. Can Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick, and Fesi Sitake retool the offense and find reliable playmakers from an unproven but promising receiving corps? The coaching staff is forced to confront adversity, search for potential transfer options, and foster leadership among underclassmen. With two consecutive offseasons rocked by scandal and uncertainty, the team faces a crucial turning point—will it emerge resilient, or will growing pains define this campaign?The episode also celebrates BYU basketball royalty as Jimmer Fredette is immortalized with a jersey retirement at the Marriott Center. Host Jake Hatch shares his personal memories and highlights Fredette’s electric run, which turned “Teach Me How to Jimmer” into a cultural sensation and put BYU in the national spotlight. While noting the bittersweet ending to that legendary run, Jake Hatch challenges the current roster, led by AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders, to match the energy and focus prompted by Fredette’s legacy. Facing Colorado, with their coach Tad Boyle calling out his team after a rough loss, the Cougars are urged not to overlook any Big 12 opponent as they seek vital momentum before high-stakes games against Arizona and Iowa State.Finally, spotlight shifts to the BYU baseball program as it opens the season against Western Kentucky. Coach Trent Pratt aims to defy low expectations in a stacked Big 12 despite cold-weather challenges. Jake Hatch examines the impact of new facilities, the urgency for consistent improvement, and the potential for the Batcats to climb the conference standings. With winning the key to increased attention and investment, BYU’s baseball journey could redefine the program’s status on the national stage. 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