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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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00:26:42

DEATH BLOW: SEC, Big 10, ESPN Just CUT OFF Big 12...

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2026/01/19

As of January 18, 2026, the future of the College Football Playoff (CFP) is effectively a two-man conversation between Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Following a high-stakes meeting in Miami this weekend, the "Power Two" remain at a critical impasse that could determine the sport's landscape for the next decade.The Stalemate: 16 vs. 24The tension centers on a looming January 23 deadline set by ESPN. If no agreement is reached by Friday, the current 12-team format

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00:29:52

SURPRISE: TCU's Gary Patterson INDUCTED Into Hall of...

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2026/01/16

On January 14, 2026, the National Football Foundation cemented what Fort Worth has known for decades: Gary Patterson is one of the greatest to ever coach the game. Named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class in his first year of eligibility, Patterson’s career at TCU is a masterclass in program transformation. +1 Over 22 seasons (2000–2021), Patterson amassed a 181-79 record, making him the winningest coach in Horned Frogs history. His tenure was defined by a rare upward mobility, as he

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00:29:17

BOOM: SEC Being BLOWN OUT By Big 12 In Transfer...

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2026/01/15

In the high-stakes landscape of 2026 college athletics, the Big 12 isn't just surviving the transfer portal—it is arguably the conference "acing" it more than any other. By leveraging aggressive NIL strategies and offering immediate playing time, Big 12 programs have turned the portal into a primary engine for championship contention.+1 The Power Players: Texas Tech and Oklahoma StateLeading the charge is Texas Tech, which has secured the nation’s No. 1 transfer portal class this January. Coach Joey

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00:31:53

EXPOSED: ESPN Found TAMPERING with BYU, Big 12...

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2026/01/15

The phenomenon of "star-docking"—where a high school prospect’s ranking is lowered following a commitment to a non-traditional powerhouse—has become a central grievance for BYU and the wider Big 12. Fans and analysts increasingly point to a "Blue-Blood Effect," where recruiting services are perceived to favor the SEC and Big 10 to protect their own metric-based credibility.The "Stars Tax" and the Case of Ryder LyonsA high-profile case in the 2026 class involves five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons

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00:26:30

TRUE: Brett Yormark, Big 12 STEALING Miami From ACC...

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2026/01/14

As the collegiate landscape continues to shift toward a "Super League" reality in 2026, the potential marriage between the University of Miami and the Big 12 has moved from a message-board fantasy to a strategic necessity. While the "Big Ten-SEC Alliance" threatens to leave elite programs behind, Miami represents the perfect "cultural and commercial anchor" for a Big 12 looking to solidify its status as the third power.1. The "Swagger" SynergyThe Big 12 has rebranded itself as the "fun, high-energy"

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00:23:19

BONUS: BONUS: Somehow BYU, Utah Are SMASHING Transfer...

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2026/01/14

In the high-stakes ecosystem of the 2026 Big 12, the transfer portal has become a Rorschach test for program identity. While schools like Texas Tech and Oklahoma State have leaned into "48-hour visit flurries," BYU and Utah have opted for a more deliberate, stability-first approach that national analyst Drake Toll recently described as a high-wire act of roster retention.BYU: The "Retain and Refine" ModelFor BYU, the 2026 cycle is defined not by who they bought, but who they kept. Following a

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00:34:19

EXPOSED: ESPN Caught RIGGING SEC Résumé, BURYING BYU,...

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2026/01/13

The perception that ESPN is tilting the scales for SEC basketball over the Big 12 centers on a "feedback loop" of preseason rankings and proprietary metrics. As of early 2026, critics—including prominent Big 12 voices like Drake Toll—point to three primary ways ESPN’s influence inflates SEC resumes:1. Preseason Metric "Anchoring"ESPN’s Basketball Power Index (BPI) and similar predictive models (like FPI for football) rely heavily on recruiting rankings and historical "brand" success. Because the SEC

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00:29:55

THRILLER: BYU TEASES Utah, West Virginia STUNS...

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2026/01/12

The weekend of January 10–11, 2026, served as a definitive reminder that the Big 12 is the most unforgiving "meatgrinder" in college basketball. From top-ranked dominance to shocking road upsets, the conference delivered a slate of games that shook up the national landscape.The Top Stays UntouchedNo. 1 Arizona continued its march toward history, moving to 16–0 with a gritty 86–73 road victory over TCU. The Wildcats' depth was on full display as Koa Peat dropped 20 points, neutralizing a valiant

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00:45:14

EXCLUSIVE: Joey McGuire Drops TRUTH On TCU's Gary...

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2026/01/09

Texas Tech has officially transitioned from a "scrappy underdog" to a national portal powerhouse, leveraging the transfer market to leapfrog traditional blue bloods. Under Joey McGuire and Grant McCasland, Lubbock has become a premier destination for top-tier talent looking for both NIL stability and a path to the pros.Football: The "Reload" MentalityIn the 2026 cycle, Texas Tech solidified its status by landing the No. 2 transfer class in the nation (per On3). This follows a historic 2025 season

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00:28:55

LOL: Big 12 is DOMINATING SEC in Transfer Portal,...

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2026/01/08

The Big 12 Conference has navigated the modern era of collegiate athletics by turning the transfer portal into its primary engine for competitive parity and national relevance. In a landscape where the "Toll" of traditional high-school recruiting can take years to yield dividends, the Big 12 has embraced a "plug-and-play" philosophy that allows its member institutions to rebuild entire rosters in a single offseason. This strategic pivot has transformed the conference into the most unpredictable and

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00:26:20

WILD: Texas Tech Has Been PASSED In Transfer Portal...

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2026/01/07

The 2026 transfer portal cycle has ignited a high-stakes "arms race" in the Big 12, as both Texas Tech and Oklahoma State have emerged as the nation's biggest winners by essentially rebuilding their entire identities in a single weekend.Texas Tech: The "Crown Jewel" ClassAfter a historic 2025 season that ended in the College Football Playoff, Joey McGuire made it clear that Lubbock is no longer in the business of rebuilding. On January 4, 2026, the Red Raiders secured the commitment of the portal’s

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00:17:22

BONUS: Texas Tech DOMINATES Transfer Portal, SLAMS...

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2026/01/07

Texas Tech has effectively used the transfer portal to transform its roster for the 2025–26 season, particularly following a successful 12–3 football campaign that ended with a narrow loss in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.Football: The Sorsby Era BeginsThe crown jewel of Joey McGuire’s 2026 transfer class is Brendan Sorsby, a 5-star dual-threat quarterback from Cincinnati who committed on January 4, 2026. Sorsby chose Lubbock over LSU after a "48-hour visit flurry," bringing 3,380 total

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00:29:38

EXCUSES: SEC Football Just COLLAPSED In Bowl Games,...

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2026/01/06

The 2025-26 postseason has been a historic disaster for the SEC, a conference that has long marketed itself on the premise that its "middle class" could dominate any other league. Instead, the "SEC superiority" narrative has crumbled under the weight of an embarrassing 4–9 bowl record, the worst among all Power Four conferences. A Collapse of the "Blue Bloods"The most shocking aspect of the SEC’s postseason has been the failure of its perennial titans. The College Football Playoff (CFP)

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00:33:02

BOOM: Big 12, BYU SHATTER TV Viewership In Pop-Tarts...

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2026/01/05

The BYU Cougars’ appearance in the Pop-Tarts Bowl didn't just provide a postseason highlight; it delivered a definitive statistical statement to the College Football Playoff committee and the national media. While critics often dismiss the Big 12 as a "regional" league in the wake of realignment, the massive viewership numbers generated by BYU prove that the Cougars remain one of the few true national brands in the sport. The game became one of the most-watched non-playoff bowls of the season,

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00:25:18

GOOD NEWS: TCU STUNS USC, Ken Seals is LEGEND, Utah...

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2026/01/02

The 2025–26 bowl season has been a study in contrasts for two of the Big 12's most prominent brands: TCU and Utah. As the conference as a whole continues to dominate the postseason landscape, these two programs found themselves on opposite ends of the momentum spectrum, providing a clear look at the current hierarchy in the "new-look" Big 12.TCU: The Resurrection in the Sun BeltAfter a rollercoaster regular season, Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs validated their return to form with a high-octane

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00:11:18

FIRE SOMEBODY: Texas Tech's Offense COLLAPSES Against...

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2026/01/01

n the high-stakes environment of the College Football Playoff, the "First-Round Bye" is often presented as the ultimate reward—a week of rest and a guaranteed spot in the quarterfinals. However, as Texas Tech recently discovered in their matchup against Oregon, the "rest vs. rust" debate is more than just a media talking point; it is a structural hazard that can derail a team’s championship momentum.The Momentum KillerThe greatest danger of a bye is the abrupt cooling of a "hot" team. Texas Tech

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00:29:21

HOT TAKES: SEC Football EXPOSED as Frauds, Texas Tech...

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2025/12/31

The 2025–26 bowl season has delivered a sobering reality check to the SEC, a conference that has long marketed its "invincibility" as a central pillar of its identity. As the calendar turns to January, the traditional titan of college football finds itself in an uncharacteristic tailspin, currently laboring under a dismal 2–5 bowl record. This lackluster performance has sparked a national conversation about whether the "talent gap" that once defined the SEC has finally been bridged by the rest of

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00:35:15

CROSSOVER: Oregon Host CAN'T HANDLE that Texas Tech...

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2025/12/31

The upcoming clash between Texas Tech and Oregon presents a classic stylistic conflict, but for the Red Raiders, the path to an upset is clearer than the national media might suggest. While Oregon enters as the "brand" favorite, Joey McGuire’s squad possesses the specific tools necessary to dismantle the Ducks' high-flying machine.The Ground Attack: Tahj BrooksThe primary reason Texas Tech can win is Tahj Brooks. In his final collegiate season, Brooks has been a "workhorse" in every sense of the

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00:11:26

WILD: Jay Hill RETURNING to BYU, Turning Down Kyle...

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2025/12/31

The rumors surrounding Jay Hill’s potential departure to join Kyle Whittingham’s new staff have sent shockwaves through the BYU fanbase, but there is a growing narrative that the Cougars may successfully retain their defensive mastermind. While the "Whittingham to Michigan" move created an immediate vacuum, BYU has several strategic advantages that could keep Hill in Provo for the 2026 season.The "Head Coach in Waiting" LeverThe most significant factor in keeping Hill is the long-term succession

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00:20:36

BONUS: BYU, Houston SHOCKED College Football, Texas...

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2025/12/30

While other conferences have faltered under the bright lights of the 2025-26 postseason, the Big 12 has staged an absolute takeover, silencing critics who questioned the league’s depth following realignment. Entering the final stretch of the bowl slate, the Big 12 boasts a commanding 6–1 record, the best winning percentage among all Power 4 conferences. Statement Wins and Defensive GritThe dominance hasn't just been about volume; it’s been about the caliber of the beatdowns. The tone was set early

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