The Yogi Roth Show

"The It Factory" takes a short detour from our coaching tour this week. Instead, we do something we've never done before and talk to a parent of some new Pac-12 athletes. Yogi talks with Big Dave Uiagalelei, father of Oregon State quarterback, DJ, and Oregon defensive end, Matayo Uiagalelei. Dave discusses raising his sons and helping them deal with all of the hype that has been around them since a young age, DJ's journey to Clemson and then Oregon State, and he talks about both of his boys' decisions to go to Oregon and Oregon State. Plus he gives advice to parents of recruits. 'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover the Uiagalelei's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

The coaching tour continues as "The It Factory" heads back to the desert. This time Yogi chats with new Arizona State head coach, Kenny Dillingham. Kenny talks about his dream of being the Sun Devils' head coach and how much it means to him to have achieved that goal, his coaching journey that included coaching high school football while he was a student at Arizona State and the culture he is trying to build in Tempe. 'The Afterglow' is fired up after the interview.Come discover coach Kenny Dillingham's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth," presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Our coaching tour rolls on as Yogi heads up to the Pacific Northwest. He sits down with Washington State head coach, Jake Dickert, during Washington State's fundraiser in Seattle, A Night with Cougar Athletics. Yogi and Coach discuss the state of the program as Coach talks about the 2022 season and the changes they are making, the coaching staff turnover and his plans for the team heading into the 2023 season. Plus, Yogi is named an "Honorary Coug."'The Afterglow' breaks it down after the interview.Come discover Washington State and Coach Dickert's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth," presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insdier for more information on how to watch.

Our coaching tour continues this week as Yogi chats with a new head coach in the Pac-12. Yogi talks with new Stanford head coach, Troy Taylor, about his unique path to get to Stanford, his excitement for the job, what he has learned along the way and what he has planned for the Cardinal. Plus, we hear about Coach Taylor's history in extereme sports and how he may have launched Mike Healey's motocross career. 'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover Troy Taylor's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi goes to the desert and sits down with Arizona head coach, Jedd Fisch. They take a look back on the 2022 football season as Coach reflects on the strides his team made and where they are going in the future. He also looks back at his journey to Arizona, his outlook on the 2023 season and why Arizona feels like home to him.'The Afterglow' gives some perspective after the interview.Come discover Jedd Fisch and Arizona's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

The NFL combine is upon us, so we thought it would be best to talk to a Pac-12 alum who has experienced every level of football. Yogi talks with former USC quarterback, Mark Sanchez. They talk about their time at USC together, Mark's decision to come to USC, and almost to transfer, the delicate balance of a quarterback room and advice to kids who are working to achieve their football dreams. Plus, Mark talks about his journey in the NFL and how he stepped into broadcasting. 'The Afterglow' gives some insight after the interview. Come discover Mark Sanchez's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

This week we dip into the alumni pool to bring you one of the most powerful stories of the season. Yogi Roth sits down with former Oregon wide receiver, Cameron Colvin. One of the highest rated recruits in Oregon history, whose career was derailed by injuries, tells his story of perserverance. He shares some never before told stories about dealing with the deaths of both of his parents by the age of 15 and the death of his best friend, Terrance Kelly, two days before they were set to leave for the University of Oregon. He also talks about his time at De La Salle high school, and his story being portrayed in the movie "When The Game Stands Tall," as well as his time at Oregon. Lastly, he shares his journey to becoming the CEO of a global investment firm, CamCo Commercial Inc.'The Afterglow' gives a unique perspective after the interview.Come discover Cameron Colvin's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.p

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Today's guest decided to come back to Utah for one more year, so we had to hear the story about his journey. This week Yogi chats with Utah tight end, Brant Kuithe. Brant talks about his under-recruited high school football career and how that journey led to Utah, life as a twin, his injury and coming back to Utah for another season and his thoughts on the future for the Utes. Plus, Brant shares what his Valentine's Day plans are for tonight!'The Afterglow' discusses after and shares some Valentine's Day thoughts.Come discover Brant Kuithe's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

It's Super Bowl week, so we had to bring in a Super Bowl champion! This week Yogi chats with Super Bowl champion and former Cal running back, Shane Vereen. Shane gives us a look inside his childhood as he tells us about his family and his upbringing, he talks about making the decision to go to Cal and what led to that, his time in the NFL (including stories about, now retired, Tom Brady and winning a Super Bowl) and he talks about his journey to his current career in television.'The Afterglow' talks about it more after the interview.Come discover Shane Vereen's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

As National Signing Day (part 2) is upon us, Yogi chats with 247 Sports host of "The Late Kick" Josh Pate. They dive into Josh's story and his journey to being the national name he is now, his thoughts on where college football is right now, how he sees Pac-12 football in 2023 and much more. Come for "The It Factory" and stay for the stories and words of wisdom from Josh Pate.'The Afterglow' discusses post interview.Discover Josh Pate's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

The It Factory brings back a familiar guest as performace psychologist and founder of "Finding Mastery," Dr. Michael Gervais returns. He and Yogi sit down in Dr. Gervais' studio and discuss the mental skills and challenges today's college football community needs to possess and work through. Yogi plays the roles of student-athlete, coach and parent as they run through various challenges each face in today's college landscape, and Dr. Gervais gives his take on what is actually happening and how those challenges can be navigated. 'The Afterglow' reflects and Yogi and producer T.J. reveal their words of the year for 2023.Come discover a new type of 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi talks with standout Washington offensive lineman, Jaxson Kirkland. They discuss the Kirkland legacy at Washington and Jaxson's dream of playing for the Huskies, his decision to comeback for the 2022 season, his thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. returning for the 2023 season and his current journey to the NFL. 'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover Jaxson Kirkland's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watcht his episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi talks with UCLA wide receiver, Jake Bobo. He discusses what it was like to grow up in an extremely athletic family, making the move to UCLA and what that transition did for him as a player and a person, his view on leadership and getting ready for the NFL.It's storytime on 'The Afterglow' at the end of the episode.Come discover Jake Bobo's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch

Happy New Year! The It Factory kicks off a new year, as we head into the offseason, by looking forward to the draft and what next year has in store. This week Yogi chats with Stanford Wide Receiver, Brycen Tremayne. Brycen talks about his journey from being a walk-on to scholarship player and key contributor for the Cardinal, his battle back from a gruesome ankle injury, Coach Shaw's impact on him and Stanford football and the journey he is now on training for the NFL. He also shares his grandmother's powerful story. 'The Afterglow' chats about it and looks ahead to what the new year may have in store.Come discover Brycen Tremayne's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more info on how to watch.

It's the last week of 2022, so we thought this would be a good time to reflect on all we have seen and heard so far on Season 2 of "The It Factory." Welcome to the Year In Review episode. Yogi looks back at some of the most memorable moments thus far from this season. He takes a look back at when we left the studio and went to the homes of Alex Forsyth and Tanner McKee to hear their powerful stories. He also revisits what some of our guests said about leadership. Lastly, he gives you the best of The Final 5. 'The Afterglow' reflects on the year at the end of the episode. Come discover the 'It Factor' of 2022 on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Signing Day is upon us, so Yogi brings in a friend of the show and former coach in the Pac-12 for this weeks episode. Former Washington head Coach, Chris Petersen joins the show as he and Yogi chat about the journey to and through college football. Coach gives advice to athletes and parents on the challenges they are facing or will face and his take on how to navigate through them. It's an interview that everyone involved with college athletics can take something beneficial away from. Plus, Coach gives his take on Washington's first season under new head coach, Kalen DeBoer.'The Afterglow' finishes out the episode. Come discover Coach Petersen's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi catches up with former USC quarterback, Cody Kessler. Cody discusses his time at USC, the pressures that come with being a USC quarterback, his NFL career, playing with Tom Brady and what he is doing now.'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover Cody Kessler's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

It's Heisman week! So naturally we had to sit down with someone who has been up for the award. Yogi chats with 2017 Heisman runner-up, and former Stanford running back, Bryce Love. They recap the time they spent in New York at the Heisman ceremony, and Bryce reminisces on his 2017 season, gives his thoughts on the Heisman and fills everyone in on what he is up to now.'The Afterglow' discusses more after the interview.Come discover Bryce Love's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

The It Factory brings back an It Factory Alum as Britain Covey joins the show. He talks with Yogi about his first season in the NFL, the journey it took to make the Eagles' roster and he tells some hilarious stories you won't want to miss. Plus, in Pac-12 Champ week, Britain reminisces on his Pac-12 title and the end of his college career.'The Afterglow' chats about it all as well.Come re-discover Britain Covey's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi talks with Washington State defensive end/outside linebacker Ron Stone Jr. RJ talks about growing up in an athletic family and the pressures that created, his dad playing in the NFL, his time in Pullman and the Apple Cup.'The Afterglow' gives a unique perspective this week at the end of the episode.Come discover Ron Stone Jr.'s 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.