PRODIGAL SON: Rob Wright’s Homecoming IGNITES Baylor vs. BYU Showdown | Can the Cougars Bounce Back? | BYU & Baylor Football Show Contrasting NIL Realities & Strategy
Podcast: Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & BasketballPublished On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: All eyes are on Foster Pavilion as Rob Wright returns to Baylor—not as a Bear, but as a key playmaker for BYU. Will the prodigal son’s homecoming be a spark for the Cougars or fuel for Baylor’s passionate fans? Cam Stuart and Jake Hatch tackle the drama of this high-stakes College Basketball matchup, exploring the ripple effects of Wright’s controversial transfer. The conversation dives into the hostile environment Wright is set to face, the unique Baylor student section dynamic, and how both squads are handling the emotional and strategic fallout. The hosts question whether BYU can use the frosty atmosphere to snap their four-game losing streak, or if the animosity will throw off their rising star. Scott Drew’s lingering frustration and the reactions from both coaches add more fuel to the fire, promising a clash as much about pride as points.Shifting gears, the duo examines BYU’s recent struggles on the hardwood after a promising start, highlighting recurring defensive breakdowns, late-game rebounding issues, and the inability to close out against top Big 12 opponents like Houston, Arizona, Kansas, and Oklahoma State. Jake Hatch provides insight into the internal adjustments Coach Kevin Young is making, emphasizing both the progress and nagging inconsistencies that threaten BYU’s shot at a deep NCAA Tournament run. Listeners get a breakdown of key players—AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders, and Rob Wright—and the pressure mounting on the Cougars to find cohesion on both ends of the floor.The episode wraps with an in-depth review of both schools’ transfer portal maneuvers. BYU has prioritized roster continuity, bringing in only nine portal players to preserve a lineup that produced back-to-back 11-win seasons and flirted with the College Football Playoff. In contrast, Baylor’s headline addition is freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, a high-ceiling prospect whose arrival raises questions about the team’s ability to address glaring issues on the offensive and defensive lines. Cam Stuart debates whether Dave Aranda’s approach is enough to reverse recent struggles or if gaps in the trenches leave the Bears exposed. Can Kalani Sitake and BYU’s stability outlast Baylor’s risky upgrades? This crossover delivers must-hear analysis on Big 12 basketball fireworks and the ever-evolving roster chess game in college football.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. 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