Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)
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Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) keeps you up-to-date on all things BYU Sports. We not only cover football & basketball, but we dive into recruiting, baseball, soccer, and more. For insight that you can't get anywhere else, tune into 103.9/ 98.3 FM. Monday-Friday from 2-6 PM MST. Follow us on social media @espnthefan & interact with us using #ESPNTheFan.
Episodes
- 5-11-26 - Hour 4 - How much does defense matter in assessing NBA prospects?
Ronald Weaver and Brett Hammer discuss AJ Dybantsa and the NBA Draft, alongside BYU Football news. Guests include former coach Steve Cleveland, Darnell Dickson, and Jonathan Tavernari.
- 5-11-26 - Former Cougar Jonathan Tavernari - When will BYU reel in a big man?
Jonathan Tavernari joins Cougar Sports to discuss the recruitment of AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders's draft status, and the ongoing question of BYU basketball landing a big man.
- 5-11-26 - Hour 3 - Is AJ Dybantsa a lock for the top pick in the NBA Draft?
In Hour 3 of Cougar Sports, Ronald Weaver and Brett Hammer are joined by Steve Cleveland, Darnell Dickson, and Jonathan Tavernari to discuss AJ Dybantsa's NBA Draft prospects and the latest BYU Football offseason news.
- 5-11-26 - Darnell Dickson - Where will Richie Saunders be drafted?
Darnell Dickson joins Cougar Sports to analyze where Richie Saunders might be drafted and discusses the Cougars' need for a new big man.
- 5-11-26 - Former BYU Basketball Coach Steve Cleveland - Will Austin Ainge put together a deal for the first overall pick?
Former BYU Basketball Coach Steve Cleveland joined Cougar Sports to talk about AJ Dybantsa's draft position and the Utah Jazz's second overall pick in the upcoming draft.
- 5-8-26 - Dr Dain Allred, Orthopedic Surgeon for BYU Athletics - What went into Sione Moa's recovery?
Dr. Dain Allred, Orthopedic Surgeon for BYU Athletics, is interviewed on Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle. He discusses topics including the recovery of Sione Moa.
- 4-8-26 - Ryan Wooten, 3 Star DB BYU Football Commit - What led Ryan Wooten to commit to BYU?
Ryan Wooten, a 3-star DB, shares the reasons behind his commitment to BYU Football. This episode features Ben Criddle on Cougar Sports.
- 5-8-26 - Hour 2 - Which team do you want to win the AJ Dybansta NBA Lottery?
Ben Criddle and ronthe3manweav discuss the NBA Lottery and BYU sports. This episode is from the podcast "Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle".
- 5-8-28 - Lane Alo, Owner of Gameday Men's Health - How do you feel about the changes coming to the College Football Playoff and Schedulin...
Ben Criddle and co-host Ron discuss changes to the College Football Playoff and scheduling. The episode is part of the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast.
- 5-2-26 - Hour 1 - Should College Basketball be played in quarters instead of halves?
Ben Criddle discusses BYU sports. He also debates whether college basketball should be played in quarters instead of halves.
- 5-8-26 - Cam Clark - Cougar Sports Center Update
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports with Cam Clark, including a Cougar Sports Center update. The discussion is part of the daily Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle show.
- 5-7-26 - Tyler Betsey - What sold you on BYU?
Tyler Betsey, a new BYU Basketball player, joins Cougar Sports to talk about his transfer to BYU, his relationship with Kevin Young, and the NBA players he studies. He also shares what led him to choose BYU.
- 5-7-26 - Cam Clark - Cougar Sports Sports Center
This episode of Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle features Cam Clark. Ben Criddle discusses BYU sports.
- 5-7-26 - Hour 3 - Is AJ Dybantsa the consensus no. 1 pick in the NBA Draft?
This episode of Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle covers discussions about AJ Dybantsa's NBA Draft prospects, NCAA Tournament expansion, and BYU Basketball roster construction. The show also features guests including BYU Basketball player Tyl…
- 5-7-26 - Hour 2 - Is BYU Basketball a way too early Top 25 team right now?
This episode of Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle features Ronald Weaver III, Brett Hammer, and Cam Clark discussing BYU Basketball's roster construction and NCAA Tournament expansion. They also welcome guests Tyler Betsey, Braiden Day, Blayn…
- 5-7-26 - Bander Wealth's Blayne Andersen - What does BYU Football's retention rate say about the program?
Blayne Andersen joins Cougar Sports to discuss College Football's proposed 24-team playoff and real estate investments. They also discuss what BYU Football's retention rate says about the program.
- 5-7-26 - Braiden Day - Which non-conference opponent would you like to see BYU Football schedule?
On Cougar Sports, Braiden Day of Odion Menswear joins the show to discuss NCAA Tournament expansion and potential BYU Football non-conference opponents. The episode also touches on other topics.
- 5-7-26 - Hour 1 - Was it the right or wrong move to expand the NCAA Tournament?
Ronald Weaver III, Brett Hammer, and Cam Clark discuss NCAA Tournament expansion and BYU Basketball's roster construction. They also cover the latest news out of Cougar Country.
- 5-6-26 - Hour 4 - Where does Bear Bachmeier rank amongst other college quarterbacks?
In this episode of Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle, the hosts discuss where college quarterback Bear Bachmeier ranks compared to his peers.
- 5-6-26 -Ari Temkin - Host of Big 12 Radio on Tune Inn App - Does Ari believe BYU has the best linebacker core in the country?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU athletics. Today's episode features Ari Temkin, host of Big 12 Radio, who weighs in on whether BYU possesses the nation's top linebacker unit.
- 5-6-26 - Dalton Wasserman - Co-Host of Preferred Walk-On CFB Show - What are BYU football's chances to make the CFP in 2026-27?
Ben Criddle and Dalton Wasserman explore the potential for BYU football to make the College Football Playoff in the 2026-27 season. The discussion is part of the daily Cougar Sports program.
- 5-6-26 - Hour 3 - Where will AJ Dybantsa get drafted with the NBA Lottery happening on Sunday?
Ben Criddle discusses BYU sports and the NBA draft projection for AJ Dybantsa, especially with the NBA Lottery scheduled for Sunday. The podcast covers BYU sports weekdays.
- 5-6-26 - Jackson Payne - Writer, Deseret News - Why are players like AJ Dybantsa and Bruce Branch III thriving in the BYU culture?
Jackson Payne, writer for Deseret News, discusses with host Ben Criddle why players like AJ Dybantsa and Bruce Branch III are succeeding within the BYU culture. The episode covers insights into the BYU sports environment.
- 5-6-26 - Hour 2 - Should college football expand to a 24-team playoff and scrap conference championship games?
Ben Criddle and co-host explore whether college football should adopt a 24-team playoff format and eliminate conference championship games.
- 5-6-26 - Brandon Gurney - Beat Writer, Daily Herald - What's the history of the cornerbacks at BYU?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, joined by BYU beat writer Brandon Gurney. They discuss the history of cornerbacks at BYU.
- 5-6-26 - Hour 1 - Is Evan Johnson one of the most underrated defensive playmakers in the country?
Ben Criddle and his co-host discuss BYU sports, including an analysis of whether Evan Johnson is among the nation's most underrated defensive playmakers.
- 5-6-26 - Cam Clark - Cougar Sports Center Update
Ben Criddle provides a Cougar Sports Center Update with Cam Clark on the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast. The show covers BYU sports weekdays.
- 5-5-26 - Drake C. Toll - Locked on Big 12 - Why does Drake have BYU going back to the Big 12 Title game?
Ben Criddle discusses BYU sports and is joined by guest Drake C. Toll from Locked on Big 12 to explore why BYU is projected to return to the Big 12 title game.
- 5-5-26 - Dick Harmon - Deseret News - Why is Brooks Bahr ready for the Big 12?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU athletics. Today
- 5-5-26 - Hour 4 - Can BYU and Texas Tech both make into the CFP this season?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU athletics. Today's episode examines if both BYU and Texas Tech can qualify for the College Football Playoff.
- 5-6-26 - Hour 3 - Would a BYU vs. Utah matchup in the Big 12 Championship Game captivate families and fans across college football?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU athletics. This episode considers the potential fan and family engagement for a hypothetical BYU vs. Utah Big 12 Championship game.
- 5-6-26 - JT Wistricill - Locked on Utes - What would BYU vs. Utah in the Big 12 Championship Game mean for the Big 12?
Ben Criddle on Cougar Sports discusses the potential impact of a BYU vs. Utah Big 12 Championship Game on the conference.
- 5-5-26 - Jared Bledsoe - Former BYU WR - What can BYU football accomplish with the third-most returning snaps in college football?
Jared Bledsoe, a former BYU Wide Receiver, joins Ben Criddle to discuss BYU football's potential, noting that the team returns the third-most snaps in all of college football.
- 5-5-26 - Hour 2 - Are college football coaches in favor of expanding the CFP to 24 teams?
In this episode, Ben Criddle and his co-host discuss the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams from the perspective of college football coaches.
- 5-5-26 - Hour 1 - Do you believe BYU MBB will return to being a Top 5 team in the Big 12 next season? Why or Why Not?
Ben Criddle discusses BYU Men's Basketball's potential to return to being a Top 5 team in the Big 12 next season. The podcast covers BYU sports daily.
- 5-5-26 - Cam Clark - Cougar Sports Center Update
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, covering BYU athletics weekdays. This episode features an update from the Cougar Sports Center with Cam Clark.
- 5-4-26 - Hour 4 - Can Rob Wright be the best point guard in the country next season?
The podcast episode features host Ben Criddle discussing BYU sports. A key topic is whether Rob Wright can achieve recognition as the best point guard in the country next season.
- 5-4-26 - Aaron Torres - Host of the Fox Sports Radio - Why does Aaron believe 'AJ is going number one overall, it's a matter of where'?
Ben Criddle and co-host Ron discuss BYU sports and are joined by Fox Sports Radio host Aaron Torres. They discuss the future of AJ in the NFL draft.
- 5-4-26 - Jonathan Tavernari - ESPN The Fan CBB Analyst - Has the panic button been hit because BYU MBB doesn't have a starting center?
Ben Criddle interviews Jonathan Tavernari, ESPN The Fan CBB Analyst, to discuss the BYU men's basketball team's situation regarding a starting center.
- 5-4-26 - Hour 3 - How concerned are you that BYU Basketball doesn’t yet have its starting center in place?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU athletics. The episode addresses concerns about BYU Basketball not having its starting center finalized.
- 5-4-26 - Darnell Dickson - Beat Writer, Daily Herald - When does Darnell believe BYU will get its starting center?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU athletics. Today, beat writer Darnell Dickson joins to share his thoughts on when BYU will finalize its starting center position.
- 5-4-26 - Matt Brown - ExtraPointsmb.com - How many Big 12 programs are expected to invest in the new private capital deals?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU athletics. Today's episode features Matt Brown, who addresses the expected investment from Big 12 programs in new private capital deals.
- 5-4-26 - Hour 2 - How significant is it for BYU Football to return the No. 3 most snaps in college football?
Ben Criddle analyzes the importance of BYU Football bringing back the third-highest number of returning snaps in college football for the upcoming season.
- 5-4-26 - Hour 1 - What are your thoughts on Ryan Wooten committing to BYU Fooball? + What's your favorite Star Wars movie?
In this episode of Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle, the host discusses Ryan Woteen's commitment to BYU Football and engages listeners by asking about their favorite Star Wars movie. The show covers BYU sports daily.
- 5-4-26 - Cam Clark - Cougar Sports Center
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, discussing BYU sports with co-host ronthe3manweav. Today's episode features an interview with Cam Clark. The podcast covers BYU sports daily.
- 5-1-26 - Hour 4 - Can BYU Baseball close out the Seires against Utah tonight?
Ronald Weaver III discusses the crucial series-closing game for BYU Baseball against Utah on Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle. The show covers daily BYU sports news.
- 5-1-26 - Hour 3 - What does Bear Bachmeier's Year 2 look like?
In this episode hosted by Ronald Weaver III, the discussion focuses on BYU sports, specifically exploring expectations for Bear Bachmeier's second year.
- 5-1-26 - Karter Baughan, Co-Host of Church Ball Podcast - Where does he project Richie Saunders will be drafted by?
On Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle, host Ronald Weaver III and guest Karter Baughan discuss BYU sports. Baughan shares his projection for where Richie Saunders might be drafted.
- 5-1-26 - Hour 2 - Is the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams good or bad?
Ben Criddle hosts Cougar Sports, a daily BYU sports show. In this episode, he discusses the expansion of the NCAA Tournament to 76 teams.
- 5-1-26 - Brice Larson, Host of Brice & Bianucci - Will BYU Football return to the BIG 12 title game next season?
This episode of Cougar Sports features host Ben Criddle and guest Ronald Weaver III. Brice Larson, host of Brice & Bianucci, joins the discussion to analyze whether BYU Football can make it back to the Big 12 title game in the upcoming sea…