Locked On Baylor - Daily Podcast on Baylor Bears Football & Basketball

Big 12 dominates the NFL Draft with three top-10 picks—outshining the SEC—but why is ESPN and Kirk Herbstreit ignoring their success? Is media bias shaping college football’s future and recruitment power dynamics? Drake Toll and Cam Stuart break down the Big 12’s standout draft class, spotlighting stars like David Bailey and Utah's powerhouse linemen, while questioning ESPN’s coverage and what it...

Baylor Bears fans turn their attention to Waco’s Fan Fest, eager to see if true freshman DJ Lagway can take command of the offense and spark a turnaround under Dave Aranda. Can this anticipated newcomer, alongside standouts like Devon Jordan and Garrick Ponder, provide the playmaking punch needed to elevate Baylor Football in the Big 12? Cam Stuart spotlights five dynamic arrivals—including London...

Big 12 basketball’s NIL arms race intensifies as Oklahoma State and West Virginia surge past BYU and Texas Tech with headline-grabbing transfer portal moves. Can Oklahoma State’s spending power and West Virginia’s strategic recruiting vault them into the conference elite? Jake Hatch spotlights BYU’s portal strategy and lingering questions at center, while the squad debates if any team can keep pac...

Baylor Bears basketball faces a stunning shakeup as Tunde Yessoufou exits for the transfer portal, snubbing a return to Waco and sparking debate over his rumored landing spots—Kentucky or UCLA. Is Scott Drew losing his grip on top talent, or does Baylor’s NBA pipeline still have the pull to attract future stars? The transfer saga leaves fans questioning Yessoufou's motivations, especially with Bay...

Big 12 football faces a potential extinction-level threat as skyrocketing NIL budgets—rumored to reach $100 million per roster—could leave programs like Baylor, TCU, and even blue bloods out of the top tier. Cam Stuart and Sydney Wicker question whether a handful of programs will dominate college football, and debate if the NCAA will need to enforce salary caps or introduce NFL-style controls to s...

Baylor Bears football face their biggest test yet—not just on the field, but in leadership, as the team seeks a game-changing replacement for defensive quarterback Keaton Thomas. Can Travion Barnes, the 2022 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, overcome injuries and off-field challenges to anchor a retooled Baylor defense? Cam Stewart breaks down how this critical transition could shape th...

Big 12 expansion is heating up as Drake Toll and Cam Stewart break down the conference’s potential addition of Pitt, NC State, or UConn. Could a storied Pitt–West Virginia rivalry soon headline Big 12 football? The hosts debate each school’s fit—analyzing TV market impact, basketball pedigree, and the crucial need for football relevance. Which program gives the Big 12 its biggest boost? NBA Draft...

Baylor Bears shake up their wide receiver depth chart as Gavin Freeman transfers in from Oklahoma State, instantly becoming a key playmaker and locker room leader. Can Freeman’s toughness and clutch slot play spark new life in Baylor’s offense and become a reliable safety blanket for D.J. Lagway? Cam Stuart highlights Freeman’s gritty mentality, proven production, and the crucial experience he bri...

Big 12 football faces fan backlash as Texas Tech gets two Saturday games stripped, with a marquee matchup against Houston moved to Friday night. The Big 12 Squad debates the impact of weeknight games on local attendance, high school football culture, and the conference’s national exposure. Does this scheduling decision actually give Houston a major advantage, and why isn’t the Big 12 showcasing it...

Jerome Tang’s rumored return to Baylor Basketball sparks debate—can reuniting with Scott Drew restore the Bears’ winning edge, or is it simply the easy move? Cam Stewart examines Tang’s unique fit on the coaching staff, potential distractions related to his Kansas State exit, and Baylor’s need for coaching continuity after recent setbacks. Are the Bears banking too heavily on reviving the past to...

Baylor Bears target elite three-point shooters in the transfer portal, but will this offensive shift finally propel Scott Drew’s squad to a national championship? Depth scoring emerges as a critical factor, with Speaker A and Speaker B dissecting lessons from Michigan Wolverines and UConn’s recent runs, questioning if defense still defines college basketball dominance. The conversation highlights...

Big 12 stars like Joseph Tugler and Tounde Yessoufou surprise fans by considering a return over the NBA Draft—will NIL power shift college basketball’s landscape? Drake Toll and Cameron Stuart spotlight potential game-changers as AJ Dybantsa’s decision looms and discuss how rising NIL deals are keeping top talent in the league. Is March Madness exposure now more valuable than a late first-round NB...

Baylor Bears outmaneuver Kentucky and Texas Tech in a heated transfer portal battle, landing sharpshooter Brett Decker Jr. Can Scott Drew’s latest moves restore Baylor basketball’s edge from beyond the arc? Decker’s 47% three-point shooting and the pursuit of Toledo’s standout freshman Leroy Blyden Jr. signal a dramatic shift in roster strategy—and send a message to Big 12 rivals. Host Cam Stuart...

Baylor Bears basketball enter the transfer portal arms race, targeting elite prospects like Georgetown’s K.J. Lewis and VCU’s Terence Hill Jr. as Scott Drew looks to rebuild after a rare losing season. Cam Stuart examines how Baylor and Kentucky are squaring off for top-30 talent, breaking down each player’s fit, skillset, and the high-stakes battle between powerhouse coaches Scott Drew and Mark P...

Big 12 transfer chaos signals seismic shifts—can new executive orders curb college athletes’ free agency, or will the player movement frenzy continue? Anthony Roy and Rob Wright headline heated debates over multimillion-dollar transfers, while experts question President Trump’s new transfer portal restrictions and their real-world enforceability. The Big 12 Squad weighs in on loopholes and the NCA...

Dusty May lays out the new national championship blueprint, but is Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears’ approach already outdated? Cam Stewart spotlights Michigan’s dominant tournament run with a transfer portal-built roster—four of five starters from major programs—while questioning whether Baylor’s reliance on lower-conference talent can still win titles in today’s ever-evolving college basketball l...

Baylor Bears retain Scott Drew after the head coach turns down North Carolina—does this move inject new life into Baylor’s basketball program? Host Cam Stewart and Sidney Wicker debate how Drew’s commitment, after fending off blue blood offers, could fuel fresh momentum in the transfer portal and impact key roster acquisitions. The conversation digs into James Nnaji’s short-lived, tumultuous tenur...

Donald Trump’s executive order shakes up the college sports landscape—will limiting transfer portal moves and NIL payouts bring stability to the Big 12? Hosts Drake Toll (Locked On Big 12) and Cameron Stuart (Locked On Baylor) debate whether new rules restricting player transfers and capping NIL at $20–25 million per roster can unify college athletics or push athletes to unionize. Could this radic...

North Carolina courts Baylor Bears’ Scott Drew—but is UNC just looking for a “cheap” fix? Cam Stuart unpacks Pete Thamel’s bombshell report and questions if Drew’s value is being underestimated by blue blood programs. With Drew’s deep ties to Baylor and a proven track record of NCAA tournament success, is a move to Chapel Hill really on the table, or is this just a desperation play from the Tar He...

North Carolina Tar Heels reportedly target Baylor Bears' Scott Drew as their next head coach, but is this coaching rumor built on shaky logic? Pete Thamel’s bombshell puts Drew—a veteran with a national championship—at the top of UNC’s “realistic” list, sparking debate given his recent history of turning down blue blood programs like Kentucky and Louisville. Host Cam Stuart questions UNC’s strateg...

Baylor Bears fans have reason to hope: DJ Lagway and Louis Brown IV are forming a connection that could electrify the offense next season. Can this duo reignite Baylor’s passing attack and restore their reputation as an offensive powerhouse? Host Cam Stewart breaks down what makes Lagway’s deep-ball prowess and Brown’s playmaking ability so exciting for Baylor football, while also spotlighting key...

Arizona Wildcats power into the Final Four, carrying the Big 12’s championship hopes on their shoulders. Can Tommy Lloyd’s squad overcome a razor-thin spread against Michigan and silence doubters about their place in the conference? The conversation heats up as hosts and insiders debate Arizona’s dominance, Michigan’s high-octane trio, and the critical impact of turnovers, rebounding, and three-po...

Baylor Bears football fans find renewed hope as Jake Spavital’s offensive expertise draws top talent like DJ Lagway. Is Spavital the true architect behind Baylor’s offseason buzz? Cam Stewart spotlights how Spavital’s reputation and quarterback development pedigree—from Johnny Manziel to Sawyer Robertson—is transforming Baylor’s recruiting and shaping expectations for the Bears’ upcoming campaign....

Baylor Bears shake up college football with DJ Lagway’s SEC experience and leadership. Can Lagway’s familiarity with Jake Spavital’s system spark a turnaround after last season’s struggles? Cam Stuart and Sydney Wicker spotlight Lagway’s impact on spring practice, his quick mental processing, and the team’s renewed energy. They weigh the significance of Baylor flipping four-star QB recruit Luke Ba...

Minnesota Golden Gophers aim to shock Baylor Bears as Cade Tyson powers an injury-depleted squad into the Crown Basketball Tournament. With only six scholarship players available, Tyson’s near 20-point average and Grayson Grove’s emergence have fueled postseason hope under new head coach Nico Medved. Can Minnesota’s “Iron Six” outmatch a Baylor program hungry to bounce back after a disappointing s...