BYU vs. Notre Dame could be the game that changes everything for the Cougars. With #2 Notre Dame coming to Provo and College GameDay in town, are the Fighting Irish walking into a trap at LaVell Edwards Stadium?

On this episode of The Brutally Honest BYU Pod, Josh and Nate break down why they're feeling surprisingly confident about BYU's chances against Notre Dame—and why the Irish might not be ready for what awaits them in Provo.

After two imperfect victories, has BYU actually made all the right mistakes at the right time? We discuss what Aaron Roderick needs to do differently, whether BYU's defense can match Notre Dame's physicality, and why the Cougars might finally be ready to prove they belong among college football's elite.

We're also getting into:

• 🏈 Why Notre Dame might be getting too much credit for playing BYU's brand of football
• 🔥 The offensive wrinkles BYU could unleash against the Irish
• 👀 Whether beating Notre Dame would finally earn BYU national respect
• 😈 The ultimate BYU fan dilemma: Would you rather beat Notre Dame or Utah?
• 🎯 Going for two with the game on the line—and the play we'd call
• 📺 The best (and worst) College GameDay signs for BYU vs. Notre Dame
• 🌟 Who should be College GameDay's celebrity guest picker in Provo?
• 🏟️ Our official BYU vs. Notre Dame score predictions

THE BIG QUESTION: Would you trade a win over Notre Dame for a guaranteed win over Utah? Tell us in the comments. We have some strong opinions.

Whether you're a lifelong BYU fan, a Notre Dame fan looking for some bulletin-board material, or just a college football fan excited for a massive matchup, you're in the right place.

👍 Like the video if you believe BYU can pull off the upset.

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The charge? Making winning football look painfully boring. The defendant? BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick. The jury? You.

After BYU’s win over TCU, Nate brings the case against A-Rod’s conservative play calling, while Josh argues that the results—and his work with Bear Bachmeier—deserve more credit. Is he holding the offense back, or doing exactly what it takes to win?

Plus: Nate makes the case for a home playoff game at LaVell Edwards Stadium OVER a first-round bye, we test our BYU jersey-number knowledge, revisit a Loyal Cougars history fumble, and attempt a BYU Mind Meld with wildly mixed results.

We wrap up with Iowa State score predictions and an update on our season-long prediction contest.

Drop your verdict in the comments:
⚖️ Is A-Rod guilty or not guilty?
🏟️ Home playoff game or first-round bye?
🏈 What’s your BYU–Iowa State score prediction?

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Apparently, we’re bozos, tool bags, cornballs—and the two biggest tools on YouTube. We respond to the chaos in last week’s comment section and clarify what we actually meant by “defund the band.”

Then we get into BYU’s 28–17 win over Arizona:

• Was Bear Bachmeier’s throw to Legend Glasker the best BYU deep ball since Zach Wilson?
• How much did the slippery field hurt the Cougars?
• Is Isaiah Glasker looking slower this season?
• Were BYU’s defensive play calls actually bad?
• Are the wide receivers outperforming the tight ends?
• Should molded cleats be outlawed at LaVell Edwards Stadium?

We also debut “Start, Bench, Cut,” update the season-long score prediction standings, recognize some unsung heroes, and preview BYU’s road matchup with Colorado State—including the Rams’ biggest threats, BYU’s growing injury concerns, and our final score predictions.

Nate’s prediction: BYU 41, Colorado State 13
Josh’s prediction: BYU 45, Colorado State 16

Let us know your prediction in the comments!

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Utah fans came after Drake Toll—and Josh has had enough.

We open this week’s episode by going scorched earth on Utah’s fan base, its Big 12 entrance, and the rivalry it supposedly doesn’t care about.

Then we turn the brutally honest treatment toward our own side and explain why it may be time to DEFUND the BYU marching band.

We also break down what stood out against Utah Tech, put Nate’s ridiculous BYU quarterback knowledge to the test, introduce our season-long score prediction competition, and preview BYU’s matchup with Arizona.

Is Utah really the worst fan base in college football? Does the Cougar Marching Band improve or hurt the atmosphere at LaVell Edwards Stadium? And will BYU handle Arizona comfortably—or are we getting ahead of ourselves?

Let us know where we’re right, where we’re wrong, and what score you’re predicting this week.

Amen, Max.

Go Cougs.

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Nate and Josh debate the best way to watch a BYU Football game, give their hot (possibly old man) takes on Cougar uniforms, and give their brutally honest predictions for the tilt against outmatched Utah Tech.

Calling out "Coach Speak," the best and worst moments of our BYU fanhood, and under-the-radar guys to watch out for this season.

Josh and Nate discuss how good the 2026 Football Team has the potential to be, draft their starting 5 BYU Talking Heads, and beg Aaron Roderick to throw the ball to open the season.