On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I start the BYU Opponent Preview series with a data-driven deep dive into the Baylor Bears, BYU’s second Big 12 opponent. I walk through the 30,000 foot view of the Baylor program. I preview the key stories on their offense, and then the key stories on the defense.

I walk you through more data than I can possibly fit into one episode and highlight where Baylor may be vulnerable to defeat at the hands of the Cougars.

Then, I pivot and address a concern that I have about the BYU WR position, “Is there a true #1 WR on the roster?”

00:00 - 02:15 - Welcome on into the Podcast

02:15 - 14:25 - The 30,000 foot overview of Baylor’s program

14:25 - 18:05 - Previewing Baylor’s Offense — What should BYU fans be aware of?

18:05 - 19:25 - Previewing Baylor’s Defense — Where are they vulnerable and what do they need to fix?

19:25 - 20:00 - Pun Read (not currently sponsored so I need to fill the voids with something fun)

20:00 - 29:45 - Deep Dive into the data for Baylor (standard box score & advanced metrics)

29:45 - 35:12 - Does BYU have a true #1 WR on the roster?

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On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I start the BYU Opponent Preview series with a data-driven deep dive into the Kansas State Wildcats. I walk through the 30,000 foot view of the Wildcat program. I preview the key stories on their offense, and then the key stories on the defense.

I walk you through more data than I can possibly fit into one episode.

Then, I pivot briefly and answer the questions, “Which conference has the best quarterback room in the country? Would the Big 12 win the Gold Medal for best quarterbacks in the country?”

00:00 - 00:40 - Welcome on into the Podcast

00:40 - 16:00 - The 30,000 foot overview of Kansas State’s program

16:00 - 21:40 - Previewing Kansas State’s Offense — What should BYU fans be aware of?

21:40 - 23:13 - Previewing Kansas State’s Defense — Hint - they are going to be really good.

23:13 - 38:00 - Deep Dive into the data for Kansas State (standard box score & advanced metrics)

38:00 - 45:16 - Does the Big 12 have the best quarterback room in the country?

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On this episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I dive into BYU's Path to a Bowl Game in 2024. Highlights 🏈 BYU needs to win key games against Southern Illinois, Wyoming, Arizona State, and Houston to secure a bowl game. 🏟️ Baylor and Kansas are crucial matchups where BYU must capitalize on potential bad luck for their opponents. 🌟 UCF and SMU present challenging games where BYU must aim for surprise victories. 💪 Arizona’s adjustment to a new conference and coaching changes may give BYU a chance for a win. 🏆 BYU’s ability to secure six wins hinges on good health, good fortune, and taking advantage of the opportunities. 📅 BYU's schedule is better for a team competing to win the Big 12 title rather than for a team competing to get to a bowl game.

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On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I sit down with guest Ben Dennett. Ben did a deep dive on the history of the College Football Playoff along with a simulation of how the playoff and at-large bids could look this year. It’s a phenomenal view into some of the chaos that could ensue and debates that will take place amongst fans of college football come early December.

00:00 - 03:30 - Welcome on into the Podcast

03:30 - 06:40 - What is the cutoff for number of teams in the playoff?

06:40 - 23:15 - What does the 4-team playoff history tell us about what to expect in the 12-team playoff?

23:15 - 29:24 - How should Notre Dame be treated in the 12-team playoff? Should they get an automatic qualifier?

29:24 - 30:25 - Pun Read

30:25 - 40:01 - What do the CFP Rankings tell us about what to expect for each conference in the 12-team playoff?

40:01 - 56:35 - Ben’s simulation of what the 2024 CFP picture could look like. It could be ripe with controversy.

56:35 - 01:00:19 - The big question - How many spots will each conference get in the 2024 CFP?

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On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I sit down with guests Alex Hymas and Spencer Cornett. We get creative in our Big 12 naming rights. In other words, we give our pitches to Brett Yormark.

00:00 - 02:30 - Welcome on into the Podcast

02:30 - 03:30 - Pun Read

03:30 - 14:48 - Creative Big 12 Names

14:48 - 20:10 - Is anything off limits for marketing?

20:10 - 39:10 - What concerns about private equity in college football are getting overblown?

39:10 - 59:33 - BYU Hot Takes

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On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I do a simple exercise of ranking BYU’s scheduled games in 2024 from easiest to hardest. Hint, the hardest games may not necessarily be against the best teams.

00:00 - 01:10 - Welcome on into the Podcast

01:10 - 01:35 - Pun Read

01:35 - 04:25 - Game #12

04:25 - 06:00 - Game #11

06:00 - 08:40 - Game #10

08:40 - 10:32 - Game #9

10:32 - 13:02 - Game #8

13:02 - 15:17 - Game #7

15:17 - 16:18 - Game #6

16:18 - 19:00 - Game #5

19:00 - 20:20 - Game #4

20:20 - 23:45 - Game #3

23:45 - 26:05 - Game #2

26:05 - 28:21 - Game #1

The mission with 3rd Down Analysis is to give you deeper, data-driven perspectives that go beyond the surface level content that is aplenty. I do the heavy lifting so that you can listen and enjoy the game more on Saturdays.

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On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I look long-term at the Colorado Buffaloes and how they could be an immensely valuable asset for the Big 12 in the future. Brett Yormark may have landed a sleeping giant when he lured the school away from the Pac-12.

The departure of Oklahoma and Texas leaves the Big 12 without a Tier 1 brand. A Tier 1 brand is a Top 10 brand that you have little doubt would get into the CFP. So what is the Big 12 to do?

Enter Colorado and Coach Prime. Understandably, Colorado needs to win. Full stop. But, if they do start winning and winning in a big way, then you could be looking at one of the major brands in college football so long as Coach Prime is on the Saturday Sidelines in Boulder, Colorado.

0:00 - 2:08 - Welcome on in to the Pod

2:08 - 2:35 - Pun Read (in place of ad reads)

2:35 - 9:35 - The growing value of brand in college football

9:35 - 12:30 - How does the Big 12 regain a Tier 1 brand?

12:30 - 13:10 - Second pun read

13:10 - 25:10 - Deion’s impact on viewership (Key 1 to building a national brand)

25:10 - 32:54 - Deion’s impact on recruiting (Key 2 to building a national brand)

Deion’s and Colorado’s potential for bringing immense value in the future

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On today’s episode of the 3rd Down Analysis Podcast, I dive into the Colorado Buffaloes and how they need to improve. All signs, and statistics, point to their deep need for improvement on the line of scrimmage. Both sides of the ball need to improve dramatically if Colorado is to contend for a bowl game.

I walk you through three ways they need to improve and share some stats and info that help you understand how bad they were in 2023 on the line of scrimmage.

0:00 - 1:35 - Welcome on in to the Pod

1:35 - 2:10 - Pun Read (in place of ad reads)

2:10 - 3:15 - Introduction to the three things that Colorado needs to do

3:15 - 7:26 - (1) How bad was Colorado at protecting the QB?

7:26 - 10:00 - (2) How bad was Colorado’s defensive line?

10:00 - 13:30 - (3) How bad was Colorado in the run game?

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