Rocking Royal

4-star Dean Rueckert talks BYU commitment, family, and his unique taste in music

Timpview High 4-star basketball prospect Dean Rueckert, the latest commitment to BYU men's basketball in the recruiting class of 2026, joined ESPN radio in Utah County to talk about his commitment, his family including father Chris who played lacrosse for the Cougars, and his pregame playlist that includes Green Day, Blink-182 and Nirvana.
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BYU DT Justin Kirkland, Coach Sione Po'uha break down Cougars' interior line play

BYU defensive tackle transfer Justin Kirkland and defensive tackles coach Sione Po'uha join the podcast to talk about the interior of the Cougars' defensive line, why Kirkland transferred closer to his home of West Haven, Utah, after two seasons at Oklahoma State, and the role of wide receiver Parker Kingston (tampering!) in his recruitment.
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IOL Jax Tanner on BYU football's top-20 recruiting class of 2026

BYU Class of 2026 offensive line commit Jax Tanner joins the podcast to talk about his recruitment to BYU — including the role of offensive line coach TJ Woods — and the Cougars' current 21-player class that currently ranks 20th nationally by 247Sports.
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Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff commits to TULANE

Former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has verbally committed to Tulane, as first reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel.
The Green Wave, which investigated Retzlaff's situation for more than a week according to the Worldwide Leader, will bring in a multi-game power conference starter as it seeks to replace Darian Mensah's transfer to Duke in the offseason.
For Retzlaff, who finished his BYU career just short of graduation and will enroll as a walk-on, the move brings an offseason full of legal entanglements and honor code drama to a close.
Let's break it down on Rocking Royal, the podcast for BYU fans who rock the Y. the right way.

Friday News Dump » QB Jake Retzlaff withdraws from BYU

Jake Retzlaff's time at BYU is coming to a close.
Last year's starting quarterback plans to withdraw from the university, opening up a path to transfer without using the NCAA transfer portal, ESPN first reported Friday. Retzlaff will simply enroll at another school, as he confirmed several minutes later on social media.
"BYU has meant more to me than just football," he wrote on Instagram. "It's been a place of growth — spiritually, mentally, and physically. I'm grateful for every teammate, coach, staff member, and fan who's supported me along the way. The relationships and memories I've made in Provo will always be a part of me.
"That said, I'm excited to turn the page and embrace the next chapter. My journey is far from over — and I'm more motivated than ever to keep chasing my goals."
BYU responded with the following statement, its first official comment about the matter Retzlaff was the subject of a civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault in May.
"We are grateful for the time Jake Retzlaff has spent at BYU," the university told KSL.com. "As he moves forward, BYU Athletics understands and respects Jake's decision to withdraw from BYU, and we wish him all the best as he enters the next phase of his career."
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Big 12 Media Days » BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake speaks with the media during Big 12 media days, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Frisco, Texas, about the Cougars' upcoming quarterback competition following Jake Retzlaff's transfer from the team, Keanu Tanuvasa's integration on the defensive line after transferring from Utah, and BYU's linebackers and the heart of Jay Hill's defense.

Braxton Lindsey, Nehemiah Kolone push BYU's recruiting back into top 25

LB Braxton Lindsey and DL Nehemiah Kolone committed to BYU, separated by about an hour and 187 miles of distance. But the high-end defensive prospects from Rogers, Arkansas, and Stillwater, Oklahoma, respectively pushed the Cougars' recruiting efforts in the class of 2026 back into the top 25 nationally by 247Sports.
And they aren't done yet.
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BYU Football | WR Coach Fesi Sitake on Keelan Marion's departure, Tiger Bachmeier's emergence

BYU wide receiver coach Fesi Sitake speaks with the Rocking Royal podcast about the additions of Reggie Frischknecht and Tiger Bachmeier; the emergence of Parker Kingston, Jojo Phillips and Cody Hagen; and why the shock departure of Keelan Marion has him less worried about the Cougars' wide receiver room in 2025.
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BYU alum Cole Semu is ready for 'Storm Week,' debut for Utah Warriors

Former BYU All-American and Major League Rugby rookie Cole Semu speaks with KSL.com after getting called up to the 23-man travel roster ahead of the Utah Warriors' road match Saturday, April 12, 2025 at RFC Los Angeles — the beginning of a 35-day, 7-match run that will likely include Semu's pro debut as Utah embarks on 'Storm Week' and a pivotal stretch of the 2025 season.
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🚨 BIG NEWS 📰 4-star TE Brock Harris commits to BYU football 🚨

Four-star tight end Brock Harris joins the show to talk about his recent commitment to BYU, his plans for the future, and his upcoming senior year at Pine View High School in St. George.
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