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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 Oklahoma State, and all the newcomers in between, the Locked On Big 12 podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Big 12. The Locked On Big 12 podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Today · 32 min
How the Government Just Ended the ACC's Existence... For Good.
A proposed amendment to the federal Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) has injected a sudden, high-stakes variable into the future of collegiate athletics. Filed by Senator Ashley Moody, the amendment introduces a critical exception to the bill’s strict conference-realignment freeze. While the core framework of the PCSA is designed to stabilize college sports by imposing a cumbersome five-year probationary or independence waiting period for any school changing major conferences, Moody's amendment carves out a temporary escape hatch. It establishes a strict 180-day window immediately following the bill's enactment. During this six-month clock, Power Conference schools would be permitted to switch leagues while completely bypassing the five-year waiting penalty. This provision serves as an immediate catalyst for lingering realignment chaos, directly targeting high-profile programs—such as Florida State and Miami—that have actively sought a pathway out of existing conference structures like the ACC. Under normal circumstances, the PCSA would effectively freeze current conference footprints for a decade or longer, locking institutions into place. By introducing a 180-day grace period, the amendment essentially creates a frantic final scramble. Unsurprisingly, the addition has sharply divided stakeholders in Washington and across major athletic departments. Programs with eyes on moving to the SEC or Big Ten view it as a necessary window of opportunity, while rival schools and opposing factions have scrambled to lobby against, delay, or outright kill the provision. Because the broader legislation attempts to balance federal Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) standards, health protections, and antitrust shields, adding a localized scramble for conference relocation has further complicated its path through Congress, leaving the ultimate trajectory of college sports realignment hanging in a volatile balance. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Thursday · 30 min
SEC, Big 10 Just Had Their NIL Budgets All Cut In Half
The Protect College Sports Act is a bipartisan proposal designed to create a single national framework for college athletics as schools, conferences, and the NCAA continue to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of NIL, revenue sharing, athlete transfers, and conference realignment. If enacted, it would replace the current patchwork of state laws with one federal standard governing how college sports operate. One of the bill's biggest provisions establishes nationwide NIL rules, allowing student-athletes to continue profiting from their name, image, and likeness while creating stronger oversight to prevent pay-for-play arrangements disguised as endorsement deals. The legislation also formally recognizes direct revenue sharing between schools and athletes, maintaining a cap tied to a percentage of athletic department revenue while creating a structure for future adjustments. The bill would restore transfer regulations by allowing athletes one unrestricted transfer with immediate eligibility. Additional transfers would generally require athletes to sit out one academic year unless they qualify for an exception, such as a coaching change or documented hardship. The Protect College Sports Act also expands the NCAA's authority by providing greater legal protection to enforce eligibility, recruiting, NIL, and transfer rules. Supporters argue this would reduce the constant stream of antitrust lawsuits that have weakened the NCAA's ability to govern college athletics. Student-athlete protections are another major component. Schools would be required to provide enhanced medical coverage for athletic injuries, mental health resources, academic support, and degree-completion assistance. The legislation also includes scholarship protections designed to provide athletes with greater long-term security. Another controversial section addresses conference realignment. The proposal would limit Power Four conferences to 19 member institutions, restrict conference mergers, and require schools leaving one power conference for another to remain independent for five years before joining a new power league. Supporters believe the legislation would bring stability, uniformity, and competitive balance to college athletics. Critics argue it grants too much authority to the NCAA while limiting athlete freedom, conference movement, and the rapidly evolving marketplace surrounding college sports. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wednesday · 28 min
Federal Government Just Ruled Florida State, Clemson Can NEVER Leave ACC
The sports landscape has long buzzed with speculation that high-revenue brands like Clemson and Florida State are destined to break away from the Atlantic Coast Conference to join the SEC or Big Ten. While legal friction between the schools and the conference previously resulted in major settlement frameworks—introducing flexible exit paths and performance-based viewership payouts—the broader regulatory conversation frequently intersects with federal proposals like the hypothetical or proposed Protect College Sports Act (PCSA). Discussions surrounding federal intervention in college athletics often highlight anti-expansion guardrails designed to curb the formation of mega-conferences. If comprehensive federal legislation were to establish strict limits on conference consolidation or regulate athletic movement, it could fundamentally freeze current alignments. By removing the financial incentives and legal pathways that drive major conferences to poach high-profile universities for media market expansion, such a statute would effectively eliminate the external landing spots that programs like Clemson and FSU require to justify leaving. Even though legal settlements have provided these institutions with structured mechanisms to re-evaluate their futures, overarching federal oversight could lock them into the ACC permanently. Without a viable, legally permitted suitor capable of absorbing them into a rival powerhouse league under strict anti-consolidation rules, elite programs may find themselves structurally bound to their current conference home for the foreseeable future. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tuesday · 26 min
Clemson, Florida State, Miami Accidentally Revealed Plan to Leave ACC
The potential departure of Clemson, Florida State, and Miami from the ACC represents the next high-stakes battleground in college sports realignment. Driven by the widening revenue chasm between the ACC and the financial superpowers of the Big Ten and SEC, these programs have aggressively sought an exit strategy to avoid falling behind permanently. At the heart of the standoff is the ACC’s formidable Grant of Rights and a draconian media rights agreement running through 2036. The conference's broadcast payouts lag tens of millions of dollars behind rival leagues, prompting schools like Florida State and Clemson to challenge the legality of the ACC's massive exit fees and revenue-lock provisions in court. They argue that staying handcuffs their athletic ambitions in the modern, player-compensation era. Miami sits alongside them as a premier brand eager to capitalize on its national footprint, closely monitoring legal precedents that could dismantle the conference's defenses. For these three brands, the math is simple: competing for future national championships requires matching the SEC and Big Ten dollar-for-dollar. However, escaping the ACC is easier said than done. The exorbitant cost of breaking the Grant of Rights remains a monumental financial roadblock, and potential landing spots in the Big Ten or SEC hinge on whether those leagues want to expand further or if legislative efforts like the Protect College Sports Act will shift the landscape. Until a settlement or legal breakthrough occurs, Clemson, FSU, and Miami remain locked in a tense, high-stakes game of legal chicken with their own conference, waiting for the window to jump to a new-age college football super-conference. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 3 · 23 min
Big 12 Football's New Nightmare No One is Even Talking About...
The high school Class of 2022 sparked a massive shift in collegiate athletics by legally protesting and challenging the NCAA’s newly structured "five-in-five" eligibility model. When the NCAA instituted a framework allowing athletes five years of competition within a strict five-year window starting from initial full-time enrollment, it explicitly drew a line that excluded athletes who had entered college in the fall of 2022 and exhausted their traditional four years. This exclusion felt deeply unjust to the Class of 2022. Having begun their collegiate careers right on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, these student-athletes argued that they faced unique, unprecedented disruptions, truncated development, and altered competitive environments that later cohorts did not endure. Feeling left out of sweeping eligibility reforms, a collective group of players launched petitions and took legal action against the governing body. The pushback culminated in major courtroom victories. Plaintiffs filed lawsuits arguing that arbitrarily omitting their specific class caused irreparable harm. Federal and state courts agreed, granting preliminary injunctions—most notably a class-wide ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado—that dismantled the NCAA’s implementation timeline. The rulings effectively forced the NCAA to recognize a fifth season of eligibility for all Division I athletes from the 2022 cohort who had just completed their fourth year. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 3 · 21 min
Did BYU Just Pass Texas Tech as Big 12's Top Football Program?
For BYU, unseating Texas Tech at the summit of the Big 12 is the ultimate mission following a bitter conclusion to their previous campaign. Though the Cougars put together a stellar run, their path to the College Football Playoff was blocked twice by the Red Raiders—most notably in a bruising conference championship game at AT&T Stadium. To finally pass Texas Tech and capture the league crown, BYU must leverage its distinct identity and exploit structural changes in Lubbock. The primary catalyst for BYU will be its physical ground game, anchored by reigning Big 12 Player of the Year LJ Martin. Against a Red Raiders defense that thrives on high-tempo disruption, ball control and sustained clock management are essential. If the Cougars' veteran offensive line can establish early dominance in the trenches, it neutralizes the pass-rush pressure that plagued them in past matchups and forces Texas Tech to play out of character. Defensively, BYU must find answers for the Red Raiders’ explosive aerial attack. Last year’s losses exposed gaps when the secondary was left stretched too thin against elite tempo. Head coach Kalani Sitake’s staff needs disciplined, assignment-sure coverage and timely pressure to disrupt Texas Tech's rhythm. Furthermore, capitalizing on the Red Raiders' offseason roster turnover and high-profile departures will be crucial. While Texas Tech remains the presumptive favorite, they enter the year facing heightened expectations and internal adjustments. BYU enters with continuity, an experienced core, and the immense motivation of a bitter rival standing directly between them and a first-round playoff bye. If the Cougars can protect home field in Provo, minimize explosive plays allowed, and lean on their punishing rushing attack, they have the precise blueprint to flip the script, clear the Texas Tech hurdle, and claim the Big 12 throne. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 30 · 29 min
ESPN Finally Exposed for Tampering With Big 12, Rigging College Football Playoff for SEC
The intersection of massive financial investments and sports broadcasting has long fueled accusations that ESPN’s operational model is inherently rigged to favor the Southeastern Conference. At the center of this debate is a profound structural conflict of interest. ESPN holds exclusive, multi-billion-dollar media rights deals with the SEC, alongside massive financial stakes in the broadcast ecosystem of the College Football Playoff. Because the network’s corporate profitability directly correlates with high-stakes, high-viewership games featuring SEC programs, a clear financial incentive exists to promote the conference above all others. Critics, rival conferences, and media analysts frequently point out how this partnership colors daily programming. From proprietary metrics like the Football Power Index (FPI) to studio analysis and weekly rankings discussions, SEC teams routinely receive the benefit of the doubt. Margins for error are often widened for struggling SEC brands, while blemishes on the résumés of competing conferences—such as the Big 12 or ACC—are frequently magnified. When on-air personalities and digital platforms continuously champion the depth, strength, and superiority of a single league, it shapes public perception and influences the national narrative in a way that directly supports the network's bottom line. Ultimately, this dynamic transforms ESPN from an objective journalistic entity into an invested promotional partner. As long as billions of dollars tie the network's financial health to the success and marketability of SEC football, the perception that the system's thumb is permanently pressed on the scale will continue to draw fierce pushback from the rest of the college football landscape. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29 · 29 min
Why Utah Football Fans Are Finally Fed Up With... Utah Football.
The University of Utah athletic department entered uncharted and controversial territory, finalizing a landmark private equity partnership with New York-based Otro Capital to generate an estimated $500 million. The agreement created a for-profit offshoot entity, Crimson Brand Partners, designed to manage commercial operations, sponsorships, and revenue-sharing. While university leadership hailed the move as a visionary solution to the staggering financial pressures of the House settlement and rising player compensation models, purists and traditionalists viewed it as an alarming corporate takeover that compromises the soul of collegiate sports. Compounding this institutional shift was an even more seismic loss: the departure of legendary head coach Kyle Whittingham. After anchoring the program for over two decades and establishing a culture built on grit, stability, and identification with the university's core roots, Whittingham stepped down. His exit left a massive leadership vacuum just as the athletic department plunged headfirst into an unproven corporate experiment. For a fan base already weathering the dizzying chaos of conference realignment, the simultaneous introduction of private equity oversight and the end of the Whittingham era felt less like forward-thinking progress and more like a dismantling of identity. Utah athletics stands at a dramatic crossroads, trading its traditional academic-athletic model for a high-stakes corporate enterprise where the ultimate fallout remains entirely unwritten. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 28 · 30 min
Proof West Virginia Will Win 10 Games, Joel Klatt Has BYU in College Football Playoff
Despite flying under the national radar in preseason projections, the West Virginia Mountaineers possess all the vital ingredients to emerge as a legitimate dark-horse contender in a wide-open Big 12 race this fall. While mainstream computer models and analytical indexes tend to cast a cautious eye on Morgantown, a closer examination of the roster reveals a battle-tested squad built to outperform expectations. The primary engine behind this optimism is an offense capable of explosive balance. Returning key playmakers alongside an experienced, physical line anchored by center Wes King provides the type of trench stability required to survive a grueling conference slate. Furthermore, strategic roster additions through the transfer portal have injected high-ceiling talent into positions of need, raising the overall floor and depth of the two-deep. In a conference defined by parity, having reliable veteran execution on both sides of the ball is invaluable. The schedule also sets up favorably for a narrative-shifting campaign. Favorable early-season matchups at Milan Puskar Stadium allow the Mountaineers to build crucial momentum before hitting the teeth of their conference schedule. If West Virginia can capitalize on its home-field advantage—one of the most hostile environments in college football—and steal a couple of key road swing games, the path to the upper tier of the Big 12 becomes entirely navigable. Naturally, skeptics point to defensive depth and the unforgiving nature of the league as hurdles. Yet, it is precisely this underdog status that suits Morgantown best. Armed with veteran leadership, an upgraded roster, and a chip on their shoulder, the Mountaineers have all the elements in place to crash the conference championship party and shock the college football landscape. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 27 · 26 min
Texas Tech to BYU, the New Reason Big 12 Fans Are Mad at... the Big 12
A growing sense of frustration has quietly and overtly settled across various Big 12 fan bases regarding Commissioner Brett Yormark, exposing a widening chasm between corporate innovation and traditional college football culture. Initially praised for his aggressive branding and proactive posture following the departure of marquee programs, Yormark’s recent strategic pivots have increasingly alienated supporters who feel the conference's identity is being commercialized. A primary flashpoint centers on scheduling adjustments. Fans and traditionalists heavily criticized the league's push into heavily saturated weeknight windows—such as forcing high-profile rivalry matchups onto Thursdays and Fridays—which many view as a direct assault on regional game-day traditions, local tailgating culture, and high school football reverence. Furthermore, Yormark's affinity for corporate partnerships and experimental ventures has rubbed long-time supporters the wrong way. Announcements regarding sweeping commercial branding across fields, courts, and team jerseys have drawn sharp rebukes from fans who argue the conference is leaning too far into a glossy, NASCAR-style entertainment model at the expense of authentic historical roots. Compounding these concerns are high-profile PR friction points, including combative media day press appearances and perceived tone-deaf dismissals of local concerns. While a faction of supporters still views Yormark as a necessary, forward-thinking CEO fighting for the conference's financial survival against the SEC and Big Ten juggernauts, a prominent cross-section of the fan base is growing weary. For traditionalists who measure college sports by regional animosities, Saturday afternoons, and deep-seated institutional history, the prevailing sentiment is that the Big 12’s leadership is sacrificing the soul of the sport for a short-term ratings bump. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 27 · 28 min
Big 12 Leader Just Made Sure No One Can Watch Utah, BYU Holy War in 2026
The scheduling gods delivered a brutal blow to college football traditionalists when the Big 12 locked in the 2026 slate, placing the historic "Holy War" between BYU and Utah right into the teeth of an absolute monster of a November Saturday. Set for November 7 in Salt Lake City, this deeply personal rivalry game—one of the most fiercely contested and culturally rich feuds in American sports—finds itself buried on a calendar overflowing with heavyweight national clashes. Instead of enjoying the isolated, standalone national spotlight it often commanded during its storied past, this year’s renewal has to fight for oxygen against a brutal, saturated mid-November slate where dozens of conference-altering blockbusters across the SEC, Big Ten, and beyond are vying for viewer attention. For a matchup of this magnitude, the timing feels grossly unfortunate. The Holy War carries immense conference championship implications, local pride, and decades of bad blood that deserve a wide-open window to breathe. Yet, dropping it onto a heavy college football Saturday means casual fans tuning into national broadcasts might easily miss the early fireworks or completely overlook the game amid the multi-screen chaos of simultaneous top-tier showdowns. While the fierce intensity inside Rice-Eccles Stadium will undoubtedly remain deafening, the broader college football ecosystem loses something special when a regional masterpiece gets swallowed whole by the modern television machine's heavy traffic days. It is a harsh reminder that in the expanded, media-rights-driven era of the sport, even college football's most sacred traditions must battle for their place in the crowded spotlight. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 23 · 30 min
Everything You Must Know About the SEC Kicking the Big 12 OUT of College Football
The pursuit of absolute control over college football by the Southeastern Conference has transitioned from an informal cultural assumption into a calculated structural strategy. For years, the SEC’s leverage rested on an undeniable monopoly over elite talent, draft capital, and national championships. However, as the collegiate athletics ecosystem undergoes seismic shifts through legal pressures, name, image, and likeness monetization, and House settlement ramifications, the conference's leadership has actively worked to institutionalize its power rather than relying solely on dominance between the white lines. At the heart of this expansion of influence is governance and postseason architecture. Alongside the Big Ten, the SEC holds unprecedented structural sway over the College Football Playoff. Whether stalling discussions on a expanded 24-team bracket to protect television inventory, media rights pooling, and lucrative conference championship games, or navigating federal legislative proposals like the Protect College Sports Act, Commissioner Greg Sankey and SEC leadership operate with a clear objective: ensuring that the financial and competitive rules of modern college football are written through a lens that protects southern hegemony. Critics argue that this quest to rule the sport creates a monopolistic chokehold, sidelining traditional regional conferences and altering historical scheduling norms. By successfully framing their grueling nine-game conference schedules as an inherent crucible that inherently deserves multiple playoff bids—regardless of late-season losses—the SEC has mastered the art of balancing elite-level swagger with institutional self-preservation. Ultimately, the conference's blueprint is designed to ensure that even as college football evolves into a decentralized national entertainment product, all roads to a national title permanently run through SEC territory. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 22 · 33 min
Utah Just Missed FINAL Opportunity to Leave Big 12 for Big 10
The introduction of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act has fundamentally altered the landscape of collegiate athletics, serving as a legislative speed bump against unchecked conference realignment. Designed to bring structural stability to a chaotic ecosystem defined by shifting television markets and aggressive brand expansion, the bill targets the core mechanisms that have driven recent hyper-realignment. At the center of this legislative friction are provisions specifically crafted to curb massive conference consolidation. Earlier iterations and ongoing negotiations around the bill have floated strict limitations—such as capping Power Four conferences at 19 or 20 member institutions and barring conferences generating massive revenues from absorbing rival leagues. Furthermore, proposed rules requiring any program seeking to switch power conferences to spend five years as an independent are engineered to introduce severe friction into the traditional migration model. By penalizing swift, opportunistic hopping between leagues, lawmakers aim to protect regional rivalries and prevent the formation of an unmitigated "super league". Naturally, these realignment restraints have met fierce resistance from athletic powerhouses. Major conferences like the Big Ten and the SEC have pushed back against structural caps, arguing that legislative freezes impede institutional growth and market evolution. Ironically, the very threat of these impending federal restrictions has occasionally accelerated backdoor conversations, prompting some athletic directors to explore last-minute expansion moves before any congressional hammer drops. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 21 · 26 min
SEC, Greg Sankey Just Threatened College Football Playoff to Bury Big 12
The 2026 college football landscape has witnessed a strange tactical evolution: the Southeastern Conference, long the gold standard of absolute dominance, is increasingly framing itself as an "underdog." This narrative shift is a direct response to a recent slide in postseason performance, where the SEC has struggled to maintain the championship stranglehold that once defined its national identity. For years, the SEC’s "Power Two" status was reinforced by consistent hardware. However, a lackluster 2–8 record in recent postseason appearances has punctured that aura of invincibility. Critics now argue that the conference’s attempt to adopt an underdog persona is a calculated pivot. By claiming the "nobody believes in us" mantle, the league seeks to regain a sense of urgency and perhaps influence the College Football Playoff committee. The goal is to frame their arduous nine-game conference schedule as a grueling gauntlet that justifies playoff inclusion, even when the win-loss record doesn't mirror the dominance of years past. The danger of this rhetoric is that it risks appearing hollow to the broader college football community. When a conference with the SEC’s immense financial and recruiting advantages cries "underdog," it can come across as disingenuous to fans and evaluators who have watched the competitive gap between the conferences narrow. As the SEC continues to lobby for more playoff spots based on "strength of schedule" while simultaneously playing the victim after high-profile losses, the narrative creates a growing disconnect. Ultimately, by attempting to leverage both elite-level arrogance and underdog sympathy, the SEC risks alienating a public that is increasingly ready to embrace a new era of parity, one that transcends the conference's historic shadow. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 20 · 25 min
SEC Claims College Football Playoff Is Rigged... Against the SEC?
The 2026 college football season has ushered in an unexpected narrative shift: the Southeastern Conference (SEC), long defined by its self-assured dominance, is now grappling with a "plucky underdog" identity. This transition stems from a stark reality check following a three-year stretch of postseason mediocrity, where the conference has struggled to replicate the national title success that previously solidified its reputation as the sport's undisputed top league. For years, the SEC’s "Power Two" narrative and immense financial and recruiting advantages were backed by championship hardware. However, a 2-8 postseason showing in recent years has dismantled that perception, leading critics to argue that the sport has entered a new era where the SEC is no longer invincible. This has created a fertile, if controversial, environment for an underdog rhetoric. When prominent SEC figures or media members lean into a "nobody believes in us" narrative, it is often viewed by detractors as a performative attempt to reclaim a lost sense of inevitability—or, more cynically, as a way to maintain the conference's leverage in playoff seeding discussions despite a lack of recent signature results. The danger of this rhetoric lies in its potential to alienate both the fan base and the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee. As the SEC challenges the committee’s metrics and demands more representation based on the perceived difficulty of its nine-game conference gauntlet, the "underdog" posture can come across as disingenuous to outsiders. Critics point out that while the SEC is undoubtedly a top-heavy, talent-rich league, the insistence on its inherent superiority—even while finishing with mid-tier records—creates a disconnect with the modern landscape where other leagues have proven their competitive equality. By clinging to this duality—flexing as a "gauntlet" to justify playoff spots while crying "underdog" when they lose—the SEC risks appearing out of touch with a sport that has clearly evolved beyond their era of absolute dominance. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 20 · 29 min
SEC Exiting NCAA to Create New Super League... is Here.
The SEC and the Big Ten’s potential departure from the NCAA is no longer a fringe theory but an active, if calculated, threat driven by the mounting frustration with the current governance of collegiate athletics. Central to this friction is the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, a bipartisan federal bill introduced in May that seeks to impose a comprehensive federal framework on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, transfers, and revenue sharing. While the Act is designed to bring stability by codifying aspects of the House settlement and preempting inconsistent state laws, it has met with staunch opposition from the "Power Two" conferences. The SEC and Big Ten take issue with several provisions, most notably the Act's efforts to curb further conference consolidation and its potential to restrict the autonomy they have fought to secure. Specifically, the bill includes clauses that would restrict media rights and acquisitions for conferences exceeding $1 billion in annual revenue, directly targeting the growth strategies of the SEC and Big Ten. For these powerhouses, the NCAA framework is increasingly viewed as an anchor rather than a vessel. Executives at institutions like Ohio State and within the SEC have questioned the need for the traditional NCAA umbrella, suggesting that a self-governed, legally insulated framework could better manage their billion-dollar enterprises. The threat of an exit serves as a significant bargaining chip; by signaling a willingness to break away, the SEC and Big Ten aim to leverage their massive economic influence to ensure any federal or regulatory solution grants them the autonomy they demand. The potential creation of a "super-league" remains a logistical nightmare, but as the SEC and Big Ten continue to move in lockstep, the possibility of a permanent schism from the NCAA becomes increasingly plausible. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 19 · 24 min
ESPN Was Just Exposed for Clear Bias Against BYU, Whole Big 12
The 2026 preseason release of ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has once again ignited intense debate across the college football landscape, with critics accusing the network of leveraging its proprietary analytics to manufacture a narrative that favors the SEC while marginalizing the Big 12. At the heart of the controversy is the sheer volume of SEC teams represented in ESPN’s top 25, which has led many to characterize the model as a self-fulfilling loop of "SEC propaganda." For Big 12 fans and media observers, the math feels rigged. When nearly half of the FPI’s top 25 slots are occupied by SEC programs—often ahead of Big 12 teams with comparable or superior recent performance—skeptics point to a glaring conflict of interest. Because ESPN holds the broadcast rights for the SEC, the FPI serves a dual purpose: it is framed as an objective, data-driven "predictor" while simultaneously functioning as a marketing tool that keeps the SEC at the forefront of national discourse. By consistently inflating the perceived strength of SEC teams, critics argue that ESPN creates a "ranking floor" that influences the College Football Playoff selection committee, effectively gifting the SEC an easier path to post-season success before a single snap is even taken. The friction is exacerbated by the opaque nature of the FPI algorithm itself. While ESPN maintains that the metric relies on rigorous inputs like expected points added (EPA) and recruiting priors, the "black box" nature of these calculations makes them difficult to verify. For programs in the Big 12, this lack of transparency is frustrating. When the FPI is used to justify strength-of-schedule metrics or seeding probabilities, it leaves fans feeling that their conference is being systematically downgraded by an algorithm designed to prioritize the network's most lucrative media partner. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 16 · 30 min
Big 12 Fans Must STOP Hating On Texas Tech, Joey McGuire?
The animosity currently directed at Texas Tech by the broader Big 12 fan base is a byproduct of a singular, explosive flashpoint: the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga. While rivalries are a staple of the conference, the intensity of the current backlash against Lubbock has transcended traditional "fan-to-fan" banter, evolving into a fundamental dispute over the integrity of collegiate athletics. For many Big 12 fans, the contention is not merely about a player betting on games, but about how Texas Tech navigated the aftermath. When Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA, Texas Tech’s decision to assist him in securing a court-ordered injunction—which effectively bypassed NCAA authority—was perceived as a "scorched earth" tactic that prioritized competitive gain over the moral consensus of the conference. To the outside observer, this signaled that Texas Tech was willing to challenge the very rules that maintain the playing field’s stability, leading to accusations that the university had prioritized its own survival over the collective good of the Big 12. Conversely, the "Red Raider" perspective is one of siege. Supporters argue that the outrage from other fan bases is rooted in rank hypocrisy, pointing to rampant NIL-based roster tampering and unregulated collective activity that other schools engage in without consequence. To many Tech fans, the boycott rhetoric from rival athletic directors—and the subsequent vitriol from their fan bases—feels like a coordinated campaign to isolate a program that simply utilized the legal system available to it. Ultimately, the friction stems from a lack of mutual trust. If the Big 12 is to move forward as a cohesive unit, a shift in perspective is required: rival fan bases would need to acknowledge that Tech’s aggressive legal posture is a symptom of a broken, litigious era of college sports, while Tech fans must recognize the damage that ignoring standard accountability norms inflicts on the league’s collective credibility. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 14 · 30 min
Texas Tech Planning to Leave Big 12 Over Brett Yormark?
The relationship between Texas Tech and the Big 12 has reached an unprecedented nadir following the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga. While the university officially remains a member of the conference, the internal atmosphere suggests that Lubbock no longer views the league as a "home," but rather as a hostile environment. The friction intensified when Texas Tech supported Sorsby following a court-ordered injunction that allowed him to play, despite his admission of betting on football games. This move drew fierce condemnation from other Big 12 athletic departments. Many Red Raider fans now view this backlash as rank hypocrisy, noting that rivals who have aggressively utilized unregulated NIL collectives and roster tampering are now positioning themselves as guardians of "competitive integrity." The coordinated threats of boycotts from other league members did not intimidate the Texas Tech fan base; instead, it alienated them, fueling a growing sentiment that the university has outgrown the conference's administrative volatility. Legal intervention further solidified this divide. When the conference considered sanctions, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a stern warning, noting that any coordinated effort to punish Texas Tech would violate federal antitrust laws and expose the league and its members to over $200 million in liability. Despite this turmoil, the institution remains a powerhouse within the league’s ecosystem, recently boasting a conference-leading seven selections on the 2026 Preseason All-Big 12 team. However, the disconnect is palpable: while the Big 12 attempts to maintain a facade of "16 strong," Texas Tech appears ready to prioritize its own brand and survival over a conference that many in Lubbock now believe is actively rooting for their failure. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 14 · 26 min
Texas Tech to BYU, Is Brett Yormark Ruining the Big 12? | Monster Energy Crisis
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark’s vision of a modern, "globally relevant" conference has hit a period of intense turbulence in 2026, leaving segments of the fan base feeling increasingly disconnected from his leadership. While Yormark’s early tenure was defined by swift, decisive expansion and savvy media rights negotiations, this year’s strategic pivots have faced significant backlash for appearing either tone-deaf or overly corporate. The most glaring point of friction has been Yormark’s handling of the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga involving Texas Tech. By refusing to address the controversy during the 2026 Media Days—even after being directly questioned—Yormark drew heavy criticism from both national analysts and local media. To many fans, the dismissal felt like a "corporate answer" that avoided the elephant in the room, creating an impression of a commissioner who is more focused on brand management than the realities of the schools he governs. His tense, public interaction with a Texas Tech reporter, during which he forced the reporter to stand and repeat a question before ultimately dodging it, was widely viewed as a poor look for the conference. Furthermore, his recent commercial strategy has struck a nerve with traditionalists. The announcement of a multi-year "Monster Energy" entitlement partnership, which will see branding integrated across fields, courts, and jerseys, has been labeled by some as an "abomination" that turns college sports into a NASCAR-style product. For fans who value the tradition and regional identity of college athletics, these moves suggest a conference prioritized for its "almighty dollar" at the expense of its cultural roots. Whether it’s the failed push for games in Mexico or the logistical controversies of recent tournament events, a growing chorus of fans now perceives Yormark as a leader chasing global trends while drifting away from the core traditions of his member institutions. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.