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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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00:31:41

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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00:30:00

LOL: Utah Host Gets DUNKED ON for Claiming BYU, Utes...

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2025/11/20

The latest College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday have confirmed what many in the heartland already suspected: the "brand bias" favoring the SEC and Big Ten has reached a fever pitch, and the Big 12 is the primary victim.BYU (9-1) sitting at No. 11 is the most glaring indictment of the committee's process. The Cougars possess a Strength of Record (SOR) superior to three teams ranked ahead of them—No. 8 Oklahoma, No. 9 Notre Dame, and No. 10 Alabama. It is statistically indefensible for a

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00:09:39

BIG 12 BEST BETS: BYU Upset Alert at Cincinnati? Utah...

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2025/11/20

Week 13 in the Big 12 is shaping up to be a definitive separation Saturday, with College Football Playoff (CFP) implications hanging precariously in the balance. As the 2025 regular season nears its conclusion, the conference is cannibalizing itself in classic fashion, leaving fans and analysts alike glued to the standings.The headliner this weekend is undoubtedly No. 11 BYU traveling to No. 25 Cincinnati (8:00 p.m. ET, FOX). The Cougars (9-1) control their own destiny for a trip to Arlington, but

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00:31:12

WEIRD: BYU, Texas Tech BOTH AGREE On One MAJOR Big 12...

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2025/11/19

🔒 Double Clinch: How BYU and Texas Tech Can Lock Up the Big 12 Title Game The Big 12 Championship race is reaching its thrilling climax, and there is a very real possibility that both the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the BYU Cougars could clinch their spots this weekend, setting up a highly anticipated rematch in Arlington. Texas Tech’s Clinch Scenario The No. 6 Red Raiders (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) are currently on a bye week, but they are still in a prime position to clinch the top seed. For Texas Tech to

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00:08:36

ROBBED: BYU, Utah PASSED By Notre Dame, Alabama in...

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2025/11/18

The persistent ranking of traditional "blue blood" programs like Alabama and Notre Dame above teams like BYU and Utah, even when the latter hold comparable or superior records, is rooted in the subjective nature of the College Football Playoff selection process. This disparity stems primarily from three factors: historical prestige, perceived strength of schedule (SOS), and the subjective "eye test."Alabama and Notre Dame benefit significantly from historical brand equity and poll inertia. The CFP

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00:32:26

ESPN ANALYST: BYU, Utah DESERVE College Football...

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2025/11/18

The prospect of the Big 12 landing three teams in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff is no longer a fantasy—it’s a tangible goal driven by the stellar performances of Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah. This level of representation would be a colossal, unprecedented success, immediately validating the conference's aggressive expansion and its quality as a powerhouse league.The current strength of the top three is the foundation of this dream. Texas Tech, as the clear frontrunner and presumptive

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00:20:15

BONUS: Big 12 NEEDS BYU to Beat Texas Tech In League...

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2025/11/18

The Big 12 delivered an absolutely thrilling and consequentially good weekend of football, successfully mixing dominant performances from its top contenders with the kind of unpredictable upsets that define the conference's wild spirit. On one hand, the playoff hopefuls delivered massive, statement wins. The Texas Tech Red Raiders solidified their championship credentials with a crushing 48-9 victory over UCF, securing their tenth win and demonstrating they are fully deserving of their high ranking

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00:32:39

BIG 12 POWER RANKINGS: BYU Surges, Utah Soars, Texas...

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2025/11/17

Saturday, November 15, 2025, delivered a chaotic and captivating slate of Big 12 football that simultaneously clarified the title race while serving up a major upset.The day was headlined by three dominant statement victories that solidified the conference's College Football Playoff aspirations. The No. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders put on a masterclass, routing UCF 48-9 to secure their tenth win and cement their lead in the conference standings. Similarly, the No. 13 Utah Utes rebounded from recent

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00:27:41

HUGE WEEK: BYU is ELITE Again, Texas Tech SHINES,...

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2025/11/16

The latest week of college football was an unqualified success for the Big 12, as its top-tier contenders—Texas Tech, Utah, and BYU—delivered massive, confidence-boosting victories on Saturday, November 15, 2025, that drastically improved the conference's position in the national landscape.The marquee performance came from the No. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders, who completely dismantled UCF in a 48-9 rout. This win was critical: it proved the Red Raiders could handle success and the pressure of a

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00:10:08

REACTION: BYU BLOWS OUT TCU, Utah Cooks Baylor, BOTH...

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2025/11/16

Big 12 Momentum: BYU and Utah's Key WinsThe 2025 college football season has seen both BYU and Utah secure defining victories, reinforcing their status as formidable contenders in the reshaped Big 12 Conference. For the BYU Cougars, the pivotal moment arrived on October 18th in the emotionally charged Holy War matchup against their in-state rivals. Their narrow 24-21 victory over the Utes, sealed by a crucial fourth-down stop, was not just a win for the season—it was a seismic, statement victory

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