Following BYU's devastating 29-7 loss to Texas Tech, Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts made headlines with a defiant guarantee: BYU will face and defeat the Red Raiders in the Big 12 Championship game. This bold proclamation sets the stage for one of college football's most compelling comeback narratives as the Cougars fight to salvage their championship aspirations.

Host Jake Hatch delivers an unflinching film breakdown of BYU's worst performance of the 2024 season, exposing critical failures across all three phases. The offensive struggles were glaring, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier facing relentless pressure from Texas Tech's elite defensive line, resulting in compromised vision and decision-making throughout the game. Running back LJ Martin battled through visible shoulder pain, limiting his effectiveness in the ground game while offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick's game plan adjustments fell short against the Red Raiders' aggressive defensive scheme.

Defensively, despite linebacker Jack Kelly's NFL-caliber performance, the Cougars couldn't contain Texas Tech's explosive offense. Special teams catastrophes compounded BYU's problems, contributing to the lopsided final score in Lubbock. The comprehensive film review reveals exactly where BYU's execution broke down and what must change moving forward.

The silver lining? BYU controls its own destiny with three remaining games against TCU, Cincinnati, and UCF. ESPN's Football Power Index projects the Cougars as favorites in all three matchups, providing a clear roadmap to the Big 12 Championship game. Win out, and BYU guarantees itself a championship appearance with potential College Football Playoff implications.

This episode breaks down the critical adjustments BYU must make on offense, defense, and special teams to avoid another catastrophic performance. Can the Cougars bounce back from their Lubbock nightmare? Will Chase Roberts' guarantee prove prophetic or premature?

Join Jake Hatch for this brutally honest analysis of BYU football's championship path, featuring expert film breakdown, injury updates on key players, and strategic insights into what the Cougars must accomplish to keep their Big 12 title dreams alive and validate Roberts' bold post-game promise.

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Jake 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. 

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