BYU Shocks Iowa State | Utah Destroys Colorado | Utah Mammoth Take Over the NHL

In this week’s episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down a most chaotic weekend in Utah sports.

• BYU Football stuns Iowa State on national TV, led by true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier and a pair of elite game plans from coordinators Jay Hill and Aaron Roderick. Matt dives into how BYU’s defense adapted, why the offensive simplifications worked, and what this means for a possible Big 12 title run.
• Utah Football annihilates Colorado in Salt Lake City, handing Deion Sanders the worst loss of his Colorado tenure. Matt analyzes Kyle Whittingham’s defensive masterpiece, Morgan Scalley’s adjustments, and why Rice-Eccles Stadium at night remains one of college football’s toughest environments.
• Utah State falls flat against New Mexico as the Aggies’ bowl hopes evaporate, with Matt explaining how Bronco Mendenhall’s conservative play-calling has hurt their defense and offensive rhythm.
• On the ice, the Utah Mammoth continue their electric start to the NHL season. Logan Cooley’s natural hat trick, Nick Schmaltz’s heroics, and Clayton Keller’s leadership headline a 7-2 start that has the Mammoth looking like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Matt highlights the team’s blistering speed, defensive maturity, and why Veggie has earned the trust GM Bill Armstrong gave him with his contract extension late last season.
• And yes, there’s a quick look at the Utah Jazz — from their surprising start to better-than-expected jerseys — plus a few trademark Matt Cave rants along the way.

Tune in for deep analysis, local flavor, and passionate commentary from Utah’s most authentic voice in sports and gaming.

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