Top Recruit News with Expert Jeff Hansen, Mike Lacey Relives 1979, & Golfer Kihei Akina in Studio

Y’s Guys Podcast

In this week’s Y’s Guys livestream, hosts Dave McCann and Brian Logan break down major updates across BYU Football, Basketball, and Olympic sports, while welcoming three standout guests: recruiting expert Jeff Hansen, former BYU tight end Mike Lacey, and elite golf recruit Kihei Akina. The show also launches a new contest—“Y’s Guy (or Girl) for a Day”—inviting fans to appear live and share their favorite Cougar sports memory.

In football, the show covers the hiring of Brian Santiago as BYU’s new athletic director, Las Vegas win projections for all Big 12 teams (BYU is set at 7.5), and key dates like fall camp (July 30) and Big 12 Media Days (July 8–9). Jeff Hansen joins to give an in-depth recruiting update, including insights on Stanford transfers Bear and Tiger Bachmeier, Reggie Frishknecht, and Justin Kirkland, as well as the ongoing recruitment of 5-star QB Ryder Lyons. ESPN ranks BYU’s 2026 class at No. 23, and the roster continues to trend upward.

Mike Lacey recounts the iconic two-point conversion catch in 1979 vs. Texas A&M, a moment many credit as the birth of BYU as a national football power. Lacey relives the tension, the route, the throw from Marc Wilson—and the magnitude of what that win meant for Cougar football moving forward. He also shares what he’s doing now with his “Beyond the Game” podcast and offers reflections on the legacy of that 11-1 team.

Rounding out the show is an interview with BYU’s top-ever golf recruit Kihei Akina, who reflects on making his PGA Tour debut at the Black Desert Championship, his excitement about joining the NCAA-bound Cougars, and why Bruce Brockbank’s mentorship was a game-changer in his recruiting process. The show also highlights standout moments across BYU sports: a regional title for Men’s Golf, Big 12 Championship medals in Track & Field, a conference tournament berth for Baseball, and more.

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