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Who is the toughest opponent left on BYU's schedule? What is the toughest?  ESPN's Trevor Matich on how BYU can overcome a highly scrutinized strength of schedule. Inside access with Remington Peck, a BYU defensive linebacker.

Bye weekend plans for BYU football.  What's on the agenda for players and coaches? Additionally, how will you maximize the time? We will go all-access with linebacker Michael Alisa. Plus, the national punter of the week, Scott Arellano, joins us in the studio to tell us that punters are people too!

On this episode, we're discussing the winning mentality of BYU football.  We explain why the Cougars feel they can meet high expectations, with Dr. Craig Manning, a sports psychologist.  He discusses his work with the 4-and-0 Cougars.  Plus: Zach Nyborg, the director of football operations, returns. And we're stoked that it's gameday for 11th ranked BYU Volleyball team.

We talk about how the BYU defense goes next level. We'll give you a hint, it has two words: QUARTERBACK SACK. David Nixon joins us live to discuss how BYU can stay aggressive and still limit penalties. It's a lot of pressure to deal with. Really, almost a quest for perfection.  And we've just heard some breaking news for BYU Basketball commit. Nich Emery is healthy.  And we discuss if the "sellout era" in college football has ended.

Getting better in the bye week.  How BYU football will maximize the extra week off.  BYU National Champion and college football insider Blaine Fowler joins us live to discuss his "New Year's Six" formula for the Cougars.  Plus: BYU Women's soccer working on four straight wins ... for the sixth year.  Senior Niki Fernandes on set to grab the karma.

Good teams find a way to WIN!  BYU moves to 4-0 for the 8th time in program history.  We talk with ESPN's Trevor Matich, who returns for another Matich Monday, to explain his number one concern for BYU moving forward.

It's Game Day Eve for 21st-ranked BYU football team.  We're exploring how Virginia has evolved into a viable threat in just three short weeks.  ESPN's Play by Play Bob Wishcusen joins us to explain how BYU fits in the national landscape right now and why BYU is on upset alert.  Plus: A one-on-one chat with Bronco Mendenhall, the Cougars' head coach, as we preview the game against the Wahoos.  He tells us how he's gauging the validity of "BYU Sports Nation Karma."

It's official: BYU Athletics announcing Jim McMahon's jersey will be immortalized.  Welcome to BYU Athletic Hall of Fame status, Mr. McMahon! Speaking of Hall of Fame, LaVell Edwards joins us live. Virginia Head Coach Mike London joins us live on why he feels his team is "for real."  Plus: BYU Football All-Access with Linebacker Michael Alisa.

The New Year's Six Bowl Games.  What are they? And how does a team like BYU get in?  It starts with winning.  Virginia up next for BYU.  The play-by-play voice of the Cavaliers joins us from Charlottesville.  Plus: The leading scorer for BYU Women's Soccer, Ashley Hatch joins us in studio.  What the heck is a "Wahoo"?

?BYU Football may be three-and-oh, but they now faces what could very  will be one of the most important games of the season. Perhaps one of their top three games of the season. Blaine Fowler, former BYU Football National Champion, lays out his thoughts on why the Virginia Cavaliers defense may be the best BYU will play against the entire year.   Plus: The white out.  Bronco's hopes for a sell out.

"Rise up!" BYU football already has. The Cougars climbing the national rankings.  What does that mean for the Cougar's game against Virginia? We talk Matich Monday with ESPN college football insider Trevor Matich.  How good is Virginia? And are style points necessary for the Cougars?

Oh boy!  The Cougars are 3-and-OH! BYU football holds on against Houston.  In this episode we discuss why last night was exactly what BYU needed.   Could BYU be heading for another national championionship? We talk with college football expert Blaine Fowler tells us where BYU gets better in preparation for Virginia.  Plus: Brian Logan explores the team's biggest strength and weakness. And we explore your tweets and takeaways from last night's game.

It is GAMEDAY on BYU Sports Nation. We're LIVE from LaVell Edwards Stadium with a loaded show.  This includes interviews with ESPN's Jesse Palmer, Sports Illustrated's Jeff Benedict, and head coach Bronco Mendenhall all join us as we prep for Houston. It's a Thursday game with a national spotlight why BYU needs to capitalize on the exposure and we tell you how the do it.  NOSTRUS NOCTURNUS!

We're talking Houston football.  One year later, why the Cougars in red present some HUGE question marks.  Houston head coach Tony Levine joins us to discuss what he expects tomorrow in Provo.   Plus: Brian Logan on why BYU's secondary won't allow anywhere near 46 points this year.

Next on BYU Sports Nation:  Horns down, so it's time to bring on Houston.  Why Thursday's game is even BIGGER than Texas.  We're all-access with BYU Linebacker Michael Alisa.  His one-game season mentality and how socks made the difference in Austin.  Plus: College football expert Blaine Fowler on the Austin experience and Jim McMahon welcome to BYU's Hall of Fame.

The Cougars captured the moment, as BYU Football climbs back up the rankings for the first time in two years.  ESPN's Trevor Matich is back on the show for another Matich Monday.  He tells us why he feels BYU has an even bigger chance to catch the nation's attention on Thursday.  Plus: The latest Top 5 Non-P5. There's a major shake-up there.  And the Cougars make a huge jump in ESPN's Power Rankings.

Hear the three reasons why this is the biggest game of BYU Football's independence! Today's two hour edition of the show was presented from the BYU Store. Guests include Heisman Trophy Winner Ty Detmer and Harvey Unga. Additionally, Kyle Collinsworth joins today's show.

The college football world flipped upside down in Texas… Big bad BYU coming to town?  Texas radio analyst Roger Wallace tells us how the Longhorns can still hook em against BYU… despite suspensions and injuries.  We're All Access with Senior Linebacker Michael Alisa… why he's not worried about who's in and who's out… it's all business!  Let's go!

Talking about Max Hall and tackling the bigger issue within high profile football. Former NFL linebacker David Nixon takes us inside the mentality of an NFL locker room, and how it affects so many lives. Lastly, our BYU vs. Texas preview continues with Longhorn Football Insider Chip Brown.

A tale of two teams: BYU Football Full Speed Ahead for a banged up group of Texas Longhorns.  How much will key injuries affect the game in Austin on Saturday.  Blaine Fowler joins us LIVE in studio.  Plus: One year down on BYU Sports Nation. Your favorite moments? And a ROCK STAR on the set!