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JJ and Alex features unique takes on the sports news of the moment. Hosted by KSL TV's Jeremiah Jensen, an Emmy award-winning sports anchor and reporter who has been covering sports in Utah since October 2005, and Alex Kirry, a talk radio veteran who has covered BYU for more than a decade. Anything is up for grabs on the show, from the NFL and NBA (Utah Jazz), to the Utah Utes, BYU Cougars, Utah Stae Aggies and even prep sports. Never taking themselves too seriously, if there is a sports topic they love, they want you to hear about it on KSL Sports Zone. 

 

You can hear JJ & Alex live on 97.5 FM or 1280 AM on weekdays from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

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Episodes

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    December 8, 2023

    FULL SHOW | Jazz have historic loss | BYU losses out on Jeff Grimes| Why Bryson Barnes is starting for Utse

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Utah Jazz have one of their worse losses ever.
    • Why did Utah decide to start Bryson Barnes for bowl game?
    • BYU missed out on Jeff Grimes to be offensive line coach
    • Sucks to be you...
    • Nathaniel Hackett talks about Zach Wilson
    • More portal updates
    • Brett Yormark is said Pac-12 is going away,
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    December 8, 2023

    Hour 3 | Brett Yormark feels said for the Pac-12 | More Zach Wilson intel

    JJ & Alex find it interesting the Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is sad that the Pac-12 is going away. Also, they get into the big news of the NFL which includes Nathaniel Hackett talking about Zach Wilson getting the start this week.

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    December 8, 2023

    Hour 2 | BYU misses out on Jeff Grimes | Jazz already looking to overhaul the team?

    JJ & Alex talk about how the pursuit of Jeff Grimes to reunite with BYU is not happening as he is heading to Kansas to be their offensive coordinator. The Jazz are off to a rough start and they might be already looking at making big trades.

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    December 8, 2023

    Hour 1 | Utah prepping for Las Vegas Bowl | Jazz had a historic loss

    JJ & Alex talk about how Bryson Barnes is going to be the Utah QB for the bowl game. Plus, the two discuss the big loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

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    December 7, 2023

    FULL SHOW | Jazz vs. Mavericks | High School Recruiting vs. Portal QBs | Kalani Sitake's job is safe + more

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Tom Holmoe understood the Big 12 would be tough.
    • Dave McCann, BYUtv
    • Is high school QB recruiting done?
    • Jazz vs. Mavericks
    • Zach Wilson is back as the starting QB
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    December 7, 2023

    Hour 2 | Dave McCann on BYU hoops | Zach Wilson back in starting lineup for Jets

    JJ & Alex talk some BYU basketball and the transfer portal with BYUtv's Dave McCann. Plus, there is more drama with the New York Jets regarding Zach Wilson and his starting status. Plus, some NBA Cup updates.

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    December 7, 2023

    Hour 1 | No, Kalani Sitake is not on the hot seat | Is HS recruiting

    JJ and Alex get into comments made by BYU athletics director Tom Holmoe about the first year in the Big 12 and if it is what was expected.

    Also, the two discuss what's more important for recruiting a quarterback. Is it portal or developing high school talent.

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    December 6, 2023

    FULL SHOW | NCAA trying to save face | First look at Northwestern | Bronco to New Mexico

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • NCAA admits it was wrong on NIL; still behind the times
    • Ryan Tomari, Pit Press Podcast
    • Lauren Withrow, Northwestern Football Sideline reporter
    • Bronco Mendenhall to New Mexico
    • Tim LaComb, Utah Jazz radio analyst
    • NFL Blitz
    • Jets continue to be a mess
    • BYU found its offensive coordinator?
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    December 6, 2023

    Hour 3 | Utah Jazz Updates W/Tim LaComb | NFL Blitz

    JJ & Alex talk Utah Jazz this hour with radio analyst Tim LaComb on the latest with the Jazz. Also, there is a lot of NFL news that the two go into, including more drama with the New York Jets as they make yet another move at quarterback.

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    December 6, 2023

    Lauren Withrow | Northwestern Football Sideline reporter

    JJ & Alex chat with Lauren Withrow who is the Northwestern Football Sideline reporter on their radio broadcast. This bowl game looks to mean a lot for the Wildcats program as they take on the Utes in the Las Vegas Bowl.

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    December 6, 2023

    Hour 2 | Early look at Northwestern vs. Utah | What is New Mexico getting with Bronco Mendenhall?

    JJ & Alex get into a lot of college football this hour by chatting with Lauren Withrow, Northwestern Football Sideline reporter to get a first look at the Utes bowl opponent in Las Vegas.

    Plus, former BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall is back coaching and is expected to be the next New Mexico coach. We chatted with Ryan Tomari of the Pit Press Podcast for what that means to the Lobos.

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    December 6, 2023

    Ryan Tomari | Pit Press Podcast

    JJ & Alex chat with Ryan Tomari of the Pit Press Podcast to get his thoughts on former BYU and Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall returning to New Mexico to be their head coach.

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    December 5, 2023

    Hour 1 | NCAA Is Years Late On NIL Situation | Will BYU, Utah be in some sort of Super League?

    JJ & Alex open up the show on the NCAA's proposal to create a new subdivision with Divison 1 which would play players directly from the school. Also, would BYU and Utah be able to afford to pay the cost of entry by paying players directly from the school.

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    December 5, 2023

    FULL SHOW | CFP rankings were nuts | Zach Wilson Jets drams | NCAA portal is open + MORE

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Why the playoff committee got it right and wrong about the top four
    • Can't wait for the 12 team College Football Playoff to be here
    • Mitch Harper, KSL Sports BYU Insider
    • Michelle Bodkin, KSL Sports Utah Insider
    • BYU basketball is doing quite well.
    • Zach Wilson and the Jets is full of drama and it's a mess.
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    December 5, 2023

    Mitch Harper | KSL Sports BYU Insider

    On JJ & Alex, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper joined the show to discuss the Cougars and the transfer portal, BYU hoops and the College Football Playoff final rankings.

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    December 5, 2023

    Michelle Bodkin | Utah Utes Insider

    JJ & Alex are joined by KSL Sports Utah Insider Michelle Bodkin to talk portal with the Utes, who is staying and going, plus the bowl situation which has the Utes in Las Vegas against Northwestern.

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    December 5, 2023

    Hour 3 | Mitch Harper | Zach Wilson Jets situation is weird

    JJ & Alex are joined by KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss the portal for the Cougars and also how the basketball team is playing so well of late. Plus, the Zach Wilson situation with the New York Jets has taken a wild turn with the QB reportedly not sure if he should step back into the starting role.

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    December 5, 2023

    Hour 2 | BYU, Utah in the transfer portal | KSL Sports Utah Insider Michelle Bodkin

    JJ & Alex talk a lot about the transfer portal with Utah and BYU players who are exiting the program and who is available in the portal. We also are joined by Ute Insider Michelle Bodkin to talk about Utah's portal situation and the Las Vegas bowl. 

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    December 4, 2023

    Hour 1 | CFP Top Four | The Alliance came back to bite Florida State, ACC

    JJ & Alex talk about the College Football Playoff rankings that had a tough decision to leave out Florida State who was undefeated from competing for a national championship.

    Also, this could have been avoided had The Alliance actually decided to agree to expand the playoff a year early for this current 2023 season.

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    December 2, 2023

    FULL SHOW | Looking Back at 2023 Football season | Will there be College Football Playoff Chaos?

    JJ & Alex wrap up their Football Friday with Riley Nelson and Stevenson Sylvester.

    • Looking back at Utah, BYU, Utah State's season.
    • Will there be College Football Playoff chaos?
    • Who will win the Heisman
    • What type of QB will BYU get in the portal, or should they go that route?
    • Utah State QB Levi Williams is a stud.
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    December 2, 2023

    Hour 3 | College Football Playoff Chaos?

    JJ & Alex finish up Football Friday with Riley Nelson and Stevenson Sylvester to big their projections for the College Football Playoff and if there will be chaos or not.

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    December 2, 2023

    Hour 2 | Looking Back At BYU's 2023 Season

    JJ & Alex are hosting their final Football Friday with Riley Nelson and Stevenson Sylvester joining the show. This hour they go all in on BYU's season and what they need to do to this offseason to improve upon the 2024 season and Year 2 in the Big 12.

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    December 2, 2023

    Hour 1 | Looking Back At Utah's 2023 Football Season

    JJ & Alex are hosting their final Football Friday. This week we have Riley Nelson as usual and a special guest this week with Stevenson Sylvester. They start the show talking Utah's 2023 season and what was their most memorable things from the Utes season.

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    December 1, 2023

    FULL SHOW | Jazz Struggle | CFP Chaos? | BYU searching the portal

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Utah Jazz fall to Memphis Grizzles, up next is Minnesota Timberwolves
    • Pete Fiutak of College Football News
    • Matt Baiamonte host of Cougar Sports Saturday
    • NFL Blitz
    • Deion Sanders is SI's sportsman of the year.
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    December 1, 2023

    Hour 2 | Pete Fiutak talks CFP chaos | NFL Blitz

    JJ & Alex talk about potential chaos scenarios for the College Football Playoff with Pete Fiutak of College Football News. They also get into the biggest news of the NFL which includes the Cleveland Browns might be starting Joe Flacco under center.

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    November 30, 2023

    Pete Fiutak | College Football News | Will there be College Football Playoff Chaos

    JJ & Alex Kirry are joined by Pete Fiutak of College Football News to talk about potential chaos for the the College Football Playoff with championship weekend upon us.

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    November 30, 2023

    Matt Baiamonte | Cougar Sports Saturday | BYU football season is over, portal is up next

    JJ & Alex are joined by Matt Baiamonte of Cougar Sports Saturday to wrap the BYU football season, portal talk, and is hoops going to surprise everyone.

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    November 30, 2023

    Hour 1 | Jazz road woes continue | Matt Baiamonte talks BYU football, hoops

    JJ & Alex open up talking about the Utah Jazz having one of their worst losses of the year by falling to Memphis on the road. Then there is a lot of BYU football, portal and hoops talk with Matt Baiamonte of Cougar Sports Saturday.

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    November 30, 2023

    FULL SHOW | Nate Johnson Explains Utah Exit | Jazz vs. Grizzlies | Seven-Figure College QBs?

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Former Utah QB Nate Johnson explains why he is entering the portal.
    • Jake Scott, Utah Jazz radio analyst
    • Are top-end college quarterbacks worth seven-figures?
    • Salt Lake City is likely getting 2034 Winter Games
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    November 30, 2023

    Hour 2 | Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies | College QB is how much?!?!

    JJ & Alex are joined by Utah Jazz radio analyst Jake Scott joined the show to preview Jazz vs. Grizzlies and updates on injuries. Plus, how much will it cost for a feature QB in the portal? One college coach says it could be easily over a million bucks.

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    November 30, 2023

    Hour 1 | Former Ute QB Nate Johnson | Big 12 awards didn't reward BYU

    JJ & Alex are joined by former Utah QB Nate Johnson who joined the show to give some insight on what led him to enter the transfer portal and find a new college football opportunity. 

    Plus, they get into the Big 12 awards that had an interesting choice for coach of the year and also where did BYU come in for individual awards.

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    November 29, 2023

    QB Nate Johnson Explains Why He Decided To Leave The University Of Utah

    JJ & Alex are joined by now former Utah QB Nate Johnson who talked about his time at Utah and what led to him deciding to enter the transfer portal. Johnson felt he should have gotten another chance after the Oregon State game. Plus, he is committed to playing QB and with Cam Rising coming back it made the quarterback room quite full.

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    November 29, 2023

    FULL SHOW | CFP Madness? | Jazz win again | BYU's Connor Pay | Captain Obvious

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Utah Jazz win back-to-back games
    • Captain Obvious
    • Will former Ute Brian Johnson be an NFL or college head coach?
    • Utah Jazz radio analyst Tim LaComb
    • BYU OL Connor Pay
    • Will there be College Football Playoff madness?
    • NFL Blitz
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    November 29, 2023

    Tim LaComb | Utah Jazz Radio Analyst

    JJ & Alex are joined by Utah Jazz radio analyst Tim LaComb to discuss the two wins that the Jazz had over the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, how are these unique lineups playing out with multiple players being out with injuries.

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    November 29, 2023

    Hour 3 | Will there be chaos for CFP? | Coach Tim LaComb

    JJ & Alex go through the latest College Football Playoff rankings and try to predict what will happen after the conference championship games. Will there be two SEC teams or two Pac-12 teams?

    Plus, we talk Utah Jazz with radio analyst Tim LaComb.

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    November 29, 2023

    Hour 2 | BYU OL Connor Pay | Captain Obvious

    JJ & Alex are joined by BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay to chat about the final game of the season, his future, and what to make of the first year in the Big 12. The two then have a fun Captain Obvious segment that includes Aaron Rodgers, Oregon State football, and a spot on comment about Texas A&M football.

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    November 29, 2023

    Hour 1 | Jazz Win Again | To Portal Or Not Portal At QB For BYU

    JJ & Alex talk about the Utah Jazz back-to-back wins over the New Orleans Pelicans and the emergence of Keyonte George. Plus, what type of QB should be BYU looking at in the transfer portal>

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    November 28, 2023

    BYU Offensive Lineman Connor Pay

    JJ & Alex are joined one more time with BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay. He discusses the loss to Oklahoma State, coaching changes, and more about the season.

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    November 28, 2023

    Way-too-early record projections for Utah, BYU

    JJ & Alex have some fun and predict way into the future about what the records for Utah and BYU could be next year when the Big 12 expands to 16 teams.

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    November 28, 2023

    Mitch Harper | KSL Sports BYU Insider

    JJ & Alex are joined by KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to discuss how the BYU football season ended. What are thoughts on firings and who could be replacements? What about the QB situation, do the Cougars have their future guy on the roster?

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    November 28, 2023

    FULL SHOW | What is next for BYU football? | Utes season seems underwhelming | Jazz vs. Pelicans

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • BYU season ends without a bowl game but they were so close.
    • Utah won but 8-4 seems underwhelming.
    • Way too early 2024 predictions for Utah and BYU.
    • Jim Harbaugh downplays the rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State
    • NFL Blitz
    • Mitch Harper, BYU Insider for KSL Sports
    • Ben Anderson, Utah Jazz Insider for KSL Sports
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    November 28, 2023

    Hour 3 | Mitch Harper talks BYU coaching changes | NFL Blitz featuring locals in the NFL | Edible mascot?

    JJ & Alex talk the latest BYU coaching changes with KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper to get into the latest with Cougar football as the season is over. Plus, they go through the latest locals in the NFL from the weekend.

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    November 28, 2023

    Hour 2 | KSL Sports Ben Anderson | Predicting 2024 records for BYU, Utah

    JJ & Alex talk the Jazz vs. Pelicans on Monday night with KSL Sports Utah Jazz Insider Ben Anderson. Why are the Jazz using different lineups?

    Also, they give up way too early 2024 record projections for both Utah and BYU.

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    November 27, 2023

    Hour 1 | BYU comes up short for a bowl game | Ute season feels like a dissapointment

    JJ & Alex go through the final regular season weekend of college football which saw BYU's bowl chances disappear. Then there is Utah who won over Colorado to go 8-4 but the season feels just so-so or what could have been.

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    November 25, 2023

    Hour 3 | BYU OL Connor Pay | NFL Blitz

    JJ & Alex chat with BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay about this Oklahoma State game. There is some Black Friday NFL news as well.

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    November 25, 2023

    Hour 2 | Utah Losing A QB To Portal, New Starter | Voice Of OSU football

    JJ & Alex talk about BYU vs. Oklahoma State this weekend and also how the Utah QB room is taking a hit with Patrick Kinahan joining the show.

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    November 24, 2023

    Hour 1 | BYU vs. Oklahoma State | Utah Shorthanded at QB?

    JJ & Alex get you all ready for BYU vs. Oklahoma State and Utah vs. Colorado this weekend. The Utes are dealing with sickness and the quarterback room is getting another shakeup.

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    November 23, 2023

    FULL SHOW | What's going on at OSU | Jazz vs. Thunder | Will Utah Crush Colorado?

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Utah should roll past Colorado
    • Matt Baimionte of Cougar Sports Saturday
    • David Locke voice of the Utah Jazz
    • John Holcomb Oklahoma State radio analyst
    • Zach Wilson takes responsibility
    • The ghost of T. Boone Pickens
    • NFL Blitz
    • Jazz out of the NBA Cup
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    November 23, 2023

    Hour 3 | Davie Locke | NFL Blitz

    JJ & Alex talk the NBA and Utah Jazz with David Locke who is the voice of the Jazz. Plus, we get into some big time NFL news with Thanksgiving Day games.

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    November 23, 2023

    Hour 2 | John Holcomb OSU radio analyst | What is Mike Gundy saying?

    JJ & Alex are joined by Oklahoma State radio analyst John Holcomb to chat about the Cowboys and the game against BYU this weekend. Also, what is Mike Gundy saying about the Cougars.

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    November 23, 2023

    John Holcomb | Oklahoma State radio analyst

    JJ & Alex chat with Oklahoma State radio analyst John Holcomb to get some great insight on the Cowboys and head coach Mike Gundy.

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    November 23, 2023

    David Locke | Voice of the Utah Jazz

    JJ & Alex get ready for the Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trailblazers game with the voice of the Jazz in David Locke.

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    November 23, 2023

    Hour 1 | Matt Baiamonte of Cougar Sports Saturday | Colorado Buffs are a mess

    JJ & Alex talk up the Colorado vs. Utah game which has the Buffaloes reeling badly, and then the Utes are coming off a terrible loss to Arizona. Then they are joined by Matt Baiamonte of Cougar Sports Saturday to get into the game vs. Oklahoma State.

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    November 23, 2023

    Matt Baiamonte | Cougar Sports Saturday

    JJ & Alex are joined by Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Matt Baiamonte to talk up Oklahoma State vs. BYU and who will be under center in a big game for the Cougars.

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    November 22, 2023

    FULL SHOW: Deion vs. Utah | More on Cam Rising | CFP Rankings | NBA Cup

    JJ & Alex take you through the day in sports.

    • Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup
    • Jake Shapiro, Denver Sports
    • Coach Prime vs. Coach Whitt
    • Michelle Bodkin, KSL Sports Utah Insider
    • Connor Pay, BYU OL
    • Tim LaComb, Utah Jazz radio analyst
    • New College Football Playoff Rankings
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    November 22, 2023

    Hour 3 | BYU OL Connor Pay | Utah Jazz analyst Tim LaComb

    JJ & Alex talk to BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay about the final stretch of the season and how hopeful they are for a win at Oklahoma State. Utah Jazz radio analyst Tim LaComb hops on to talk about the very important NBA Cup game vs. the Lakers.

    Also, the latest College Football Playoff rankings are out.

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    November 22, 2023

    BYU OL Connor Pay

    JJ & Alex are joined once again by BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay to talk NIL, NCAA and the close loss to Oklahoma. They also get into the final game of the year at Oklahoma State.

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    November 22, 2023

    Michelle Bodkin | KSL Sports Utah Insider

    JJ & Alex are joined by Utah Insider Michelle Bodkin to get more info on Cam Rising returning to Utah, game vs. Colorado, and USC poking around at Morgan Scalley.

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    November 22, 2023

    Hour 2 | Jake Shapiro of Denver Sports | Cam Rising back at Utah

    JJ & Alex get into Utah vs. Colorado with Jake Shapiro of Denver Sports. Plus, we get more info on Cam Rising returning to Utah for one more year.