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Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network, Drake Toll

Locked On Big 12 podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for one of the deepest, most prestigious conferences in the country. Hosted by Drake Toll, the Locked On Big 12 podcast provides your daily Big 12 fix with expert opinions, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage from all around the Big 12 and it’s communities. From the rich history of Texas Tech to the clashes between Iowa State and

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00:18:54

BOMBSHELL: Chris Klieman LEAVING Kansas State, Collin...

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2025/12/03

Chris Klieman's tenure at Kansas State, succeeding the legendary Bill Snyder, was defined by blue-collar toughness and steady success. Imported from FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, where he won four national titles, Klieman swiftly instilled a culture of discipline and player development. His philosophy prioritized physicality and winning in the trenches. His greatest on-field achievement came in 2022 when he guided the Wildcats to a Big 12 Championship, solidifying his impressive overall record

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00:28:44

ANALYST: BYU UPSETS Texas Tech In Big 12...

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2025/12/03

The 2025 Edward Jones Big 12 Championship is set for a historic clash as the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-1, 8-1) face the No. 11 BYU Cougars (11-1, 8-1) on Saturday, December 6, at AT&T Stadium. For both programs, this marks their inaugural appearance in the Big 12 title game, with the winner not only claiming the conference crown but also securing a crucial automatic berth into the newly expanded College Football Playoff (CFP).The matchup is a compelling rematch, as the Red Raiders previously

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00:21:10

CONFIRMED: Kalani Sitake STAYING AT BYU, Turns Down...

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2025/12/02

Drake Toll joined The Pete Sousa Show to talk Kalani Sitake remaining the head football coach at Brigham Young University, rejecting lucrative offers from established Power Four programs like Penn State, which represents a defining moment for the Cougars' athletic future. This choice goes beyond a simple contract negotiation; it underscores the institutional value of cultural fit and signals BYU's commitment to fully investing in its Big 12 trajectory. Sitake, an alumnus and the program's leader

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00:30:46

SOURCE: Kalani Sitake STAYING at BYU After......

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2025/12/02

The closest Brigham Young University came to losing head football coach Kalani Sitake occurred in late 2025, just as the Cougars were completing one of their most successful seasons and preparing for the Big 12 Championship game. The crisis was triggered by the vacancy at Penn State, a Big Ten "blue blood" program that aggressively targeted Sitake as its next leader.The pursuit became very public, with flight trackers and reports of contract negotiations creating intense anxiety in Provo. The core

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00:30:49

UPDATE: BYU "Can't Match" Penn State's Offer for...

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2025/12/01

Rumors linking BYU head coach Kalani Sitake to the Penn State vacancy have intensely heated up as the Nittany Lions' coaching search stretches into its 50th day following the mid-season firing of James Franklin. Sitake’s name has risen dramatically, propelled by a combination of his recent success and other top candidates signing extensions elsewhere.The Real Talk and The "Why"Sources now indicate that discussions between Penn State and Sitake are "very real," with talks intensifying over the past

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00:30:51

BIG 12 POWER RANKINGS: BYU Surges, Texas Tech Holds,...

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2025/12/01

The final weekend of the Big 12 regular season (November 28th and 29th, 2025) delivered a decisive conclusion, officially locking in the matchup for the Conference Championship and featuring several dominant performances from the league's top teams. Texas Tech and BYU Secure Their Spots Both Texas Tech and BYU won their respective games to finish with an identical 11-1 overall record and 8-1 in conference play, securing their highly-anticipated rematch in the Big 12 Championship game. Texas Tech

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00:09:27

BREAKING: Kalani Sitake Named TOP Candidate to LEAVE...

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2025/11/30

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake has recently emerged as a significant and unexpected candidate linked to the Penn State head coaching vacancy, following the mid-season firing of James Franklin. The rumors have gained considerable momentum as several early, high-profile targets—including Curt Cignetti, Matt Rhule, and Eli Drinkwitz—have signed contract extensions to remain at their current programs, narrowing Penn State's list of proven candidates. The Source of the Speculation Sitake's sudden surge

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00:30:31

HUGE WEEK: BYU DRUBS UCF, Texas Tech ROLLS, Utah is...

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2025/11/30

Texas Tech and BYU are set to face off in the Big 12 Football Championship game on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This highly anticipated matchup marks the first-ever appearance for both programs in the Big 12 title game, a significant achievement for two of the conference's premier teams this season. BYU's journey is particularly notable, clinching a championship berth in just their third year as a Big 12 member.Championship Stakes and History The game in

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00:09:33

GLORY: BYU SLAMS UCF, Texas Tech ROLLS West Virginia...

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2025/11/29

The new era of the Big 12 culminates in a dramatic championship game featuring two teams that defied early projections: the BYU Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. This matchup is a testament to the league’s new, competitive parity, pitting BYU's renowned defensive grit against Texas Tech's explosive, high-tempo offensive attack.For BYU, this appearance validates their long journey from independence and their commitment to physical football. The Cougars’ path to the title game was paved by their

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00:31:41

BOOM: BYU Host CALLS OUT College Football Playoff...

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2025/11/27

The College Football Playoff committee’s perceived lack of "love" for the Big 12 stems from a fundamental bias toward two key factors the conference historically lacked: undefeated champions and entrenched "blue blood" brands. During the four-team era, the Big 12’s round-robin scheduling and deep parity often resulted in conference champions carrying one or two losses. While this demonstrated the league's competitive depth, the committee often penalized this "cannibalization." Instead of rewarding a

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00:50:32

HUGE: TCU's Gary Patterson Has BYU SECURING College...

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2025/11/26

The Big 12 Conference has long endured a narrative of “CFP disrespect,” primarily because its hallmark—deep, competitive parity—was historically treated as a flaw by the selection committee. In the four-team playoff era, the conference often cannibalized itself, leading its champion to frequently carry an extra loss compared to the unbeaten or one-loss champions emerging from the SEC and Big Ten.The most egregious example was the 2014 season, when both TCU and Baylor finished 11-1 but were

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00:09:02

BYU Fans, Shooting Survivors Witness Cincinnati’s...

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2025/11/26

Open Letter from a Mass Casualty Survivor to UC Athletic DirectorIn an open letter shared publicly, Brandi Hicken recounted the emotional cost of attending the BYU vs. Cincinnati football game, a planned "date night" intended to help her family find "some sort of safety and normalcy again" following an attack on her church two months prior. The attack, driven by anti-Mormon hatred, resulted in a truck ramming the building, arson, and gunfire, wounding her husband and five-year-old daughter.Hicken

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00:09:15

REACTION: BYU, Utah Ranked BELOW Notre Dame, NO...

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2025/11/26

The perception of "CFP disrespect" stems from a core incompatibility between the Big 12’s model of deep parity and the CFP’s historical preference for highly ranked, singular elite teams. In the 4-team era, the Big 12 champion often carried more losses than its SEC or Big Ten counterparts, resulting in the league being shut out entirely or its champion being significantly undersold. The committee seemed to penalize the Big 12 for cannibalization rather than reward its depth.This bias directly

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00:30:06

ROBBED: BYU, Big 12 Receive HISTORIC Levels Of...

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2025/11/25

The Big 12, and more specifically BYU Cougars, consistently find themselves in the unenviable position of earning results that outpace their national media narrative, leading to a pervasive sense of "CFP disrespect." This perception gap is rooted in several factors, starting with the sheer parity of the new, 16-team Big 12. While a team like BYU can navigate the difficult conference schedule and finish strong—with some projections placing them near the top four with a 9-3 record—the national

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00:19:26

BONUS: Big 12 Can STILL Get BYU, Utah AND Texas Tech...

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2025/11/25

The Big 12 securing three bids in the 12-team College Football Playoff is a low-to-moderate possibility driven entirely by the concept of "controlled chaos." While the conference’s reputation for deep parity is its greatest strength in the expanded format, it’s also the primary hurdle, as teams often cannibalize each other’s records.To achieve three bids, the Big 12 needs one team to decisively seize the automatic qualifier (AQ) spot. This champion, perhaps Texas Tech or Kansas State, must finish

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00:34:18

BIG 12 POWER RANKINGS: BYU SOARS, Utah Holds, Texas...

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2025/11/24

The Big 12 Just Delivered the Game of the Year If you turned off the television early on Saturday, you missed the defining moment of the 2025 season. Week 13 was billed as "Separation Saturday," but it will forever be remembered for the miracle in Salt Lake City.Utah’s 51-47 victory over Kansas State wasn't just a football game; it was a cardiac event. Trailing by double digits late in the fourth quarter, the Utes—who have built their brand on suffocating defense—abandoned the script and engaged in

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00:32:02

HUGE WEEK: BYU HAMMERS Cincinnati, Utah SHOCKS Kansas...

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2025/11/23

The Contenders Hold the Line in a Wild Saturday If you expected chaos to crumble the top of the Big 12 standings today, you were sorely disappointed. Instead, "Separation Saturday" turned into "Statement Saturday," with the league's heavyweights refusing to blink.BYU (10-1) went into a hostile Nippert Stadium and played arguably their most complete game of the season. The 26-14 win over Cincinnati wasn't just about survival; it was a showcase of physicality. LJ Martin (222 yards, 2 TDs) was a

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00:09:00

STUNNED: BYU Wins AGAIN, Blows Out Cincinnati ON THE...

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2025/11/22

10-1. The Committee Can’t Hide Them Anymore. Nippert Stadium at night is where Big 12 dreams usually go to die. The noise is deafening, the student section is right on top of you, and Cincinnati plays with a desperation that breaks lesser teams.But BYU (10-1) is not a lesser team.Tonight’s 26-14 victory wasn’t just a win; it was a statement of supreme physicality. On a chilly night in Ohio, the Cougars didn’t try to get cute. They didn’t rely on trick plays. They lined up and mauled Cincinnati for

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00:10:08

BREAKING: Baylor NOT FIRING Dave Aranda, IDIOTIC Move...

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2025/11/21

The Definition of Insanity on the Brazos The news leaking out of Waco this morning is not just surprising; it is an affront to a fanbase that has been pushed to the brink of apathy. Reports indicate that Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades intends to retain Dave Aranda for the 2026 season.If you listen closely, you won't hear the roar of anger from McLane Stadium. You won't hear the gnashing of teeth. You will hear silence. And that is far, far worse.In this business, anger is a sign of life

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00:43:39

YES: TCU's Gary Patterson RANTS About BYU Being...

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2025/11/21

The latest College Football Playoff rankings have made one thing abundantly clear: the selection committee values the patch on a jersey more than the results on the field. The placement of No. 11 BYU and No. 12 Utah isn't just a slight; it is a systemic devaluation of the Big 12.BYU (9-1) finding themselves outside the top 10 is statistically baffling. The Cougars have navigated a treacherous conference schedule with only a single blemish, yet they sit behind multiple two-loss teams from the SEC and

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