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

Baylor Bears football spirals as top recruits Jamarion Carlton and Jamarion Vincent flip to Texas and Michigan, shattering hopes for the 2026 class. Is program stability just a myth? Cam Stuart breaks down how Baylor’s bowl miss and Dave Aranda’s uncertain future have triggered a recruiting freefall, dropping the Bears from a top-30 class to near the bottom of the Big 12. With National Signing Day...

What once started as a season with so much promise has ended in immense disappointment for the Baylor Bears. Houston's late touchdown gives them a 31-24 win in Waco and sets the Bears' record at 5-7 missing a bowl game for the third time under Dave Aranda. Baylor fans will have at least another season of this coaching regime to look forward to.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks...

Baylor Bears face a must-win showdown against the surging Houston Cougars—can Sawyer Robertson and the senior class rally for one last bowl push? Cam Stuart spotlights why Dave Aranda believes Houston’s run game, led by Connor Weigman and Dean Connors, poses a major threat to Baylor’s struggling rush defense, while recapping key stats from last year’s defensive battle. Robertson’s legacy, Michael...

SEC rivalry week ramps up as playoff dreams and coaching rumors swirl. Can Alabama’s defense shut down Auburn in the Iron Bowl, or will house money and chaos reign in Jordan-Hare? Brandon Olsen, Chris Gordy, Steven Willis, and the squad debate playoff bids, shocking upsets, and which blueblood—Georgia or Texas A&M—faces a must-win scenario. Heated discussions erupt around Lane Kiffin’s future, wit...

Baylor Bears face a turning point as bowl eligibility hangs in the balance—can Senior Day spark a redemption story against Houston? Cam Stuart and Sydney Wicker dissect Baylor’s surprising status as favorites despite rocky recent form and question whether a victory in a low-tier bowl truly changes perceptions after a disappointing season. With Sawyer Robertson, Josh Cameron, and Michael Trigg look...

Art Briles returns to college football as head coach of Eastern New Mexico, setting off shockwaves among Baylor Bears fans still longing for the program’s former glory. Will Briles prove his coaching prowess and spark debate over a possible Baylor comeback amidst controversy? With Dave Aranda confirmed to stay on as head coach, pressure mounts for Baylor to deliver winning football as fans grapple...

Baylor Bears' late-game meltdowns raise questions about the program’s standards and future. Can Dave Aranda break the trend, or will Baylor fall further behind its Big 12 rivals? Cam Stuart exposes Baylor’s recurring struggles under Aranda, from defensive breakdowns and offensive stagnation to the administration’s unwavering support after another blowout loss to Arizona. The analysis focuses on Ja...

The Baylor Bears lost for the 4th time in their last 5 games with a blowout loss to the Arizona Wildcats, 41-17. Just over 24 hours after the Baylor administration said they would retain Dave Aranda as head coach, the Bears put their backs against the wall for bowl eligibility with a 5-6 record.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks...

Baylor Bears double down on head coach Dave Aranda despite mounting criticism and a string of lackluster seasons. Are university leadership and fans now officially at odds over the future of Baylor football? Cam Stuart delivers a passionate reaction to President Linda Livingstone’s announcement, dissecting the administration’s justification for retaining Aranda and its impact on program competitiv...

Baylor Bears athletics faces a turning point as Mack Rhoades officially steps down amidst investigations, raising urgent questions about the future of the football program. Could this leadership shakeup trigger a complete reset for Baylor and spell the end for head coach Dave Aranda? Cam Stuart highlights the high stakes of Baylor’s upcoming athletic director search, speculates on top candidates l...

Utah and BYU deserve College Football Playoff spots over Notre Dame and Alabama. Is the committee finally ready to respect Big 12 football? Drake and the Locked On Big 12 Squad break down the latest CFP rankings controversy, with JT Worcestershill defending Utah's dominant 35-point average margin of victory against critics who favor traditional powers. The panel analyzes Texas dropping seven spots...

Lincoln Riley reportedly eyes Baylor Bears head coach job—could Big 12 dominance return? Cam Stuart weighs the legitimacy of Riley’s interest while questioning how his offensive genius and winning pedigree would transform Baylor football. The episode breaks down why Riley, a former Oklahoma Sooners coach with multiple Big 12 championships and Heisman Trophy QBs under his belt, might seek a “big fi...

Baylor Bears football faces a devastating reality after their 55-point home loss to Utah. Every single receiving yard from that game is gone next year, along with quarterback Sawyer Robertson and the team's top offensive weapons. Cam Stuart and KCEN Channel 6's Sydney Wicker break down why this was supposed to be Baylor's year with maximum returning talent, making the collapse even more painful. T...

Baylor Bears athletics faces a self-inflicted crisis as AD Mack Rhoades steps away for 28 days amid investigation. The timing couldn't be worse for a football program with a coach on the hot seat. Cam Stuart breaks down why this four-week timeline creates a catastrophic situation for Baylor's coaching future, as schools like Penn State, Florida, and Auburn will hire their coaches while the Bears r...

Baylor football hits rock bottom after a humiliating 55-28 home loss to Utah. Has the fanbase completely abandoned hope in the Dave Aranda era? Cam Stuart presents devastating statistical evidence showing eight of Baylor's ten opponents recorded their best offensive performances of the season against the Bears. The analysis covers the administration's refusal to make changes despite years of decli...

No. 13 Utah absolutely outclassed the Baylor Bears in Waco, walking out with a dominant 49-28 win, showing exactly why they are bearing down on a college football playoff berth. Baylor's defense gave up 3 touchdowns of 60 yards or more and picked off Sawyer Robertson twice. The game turned ugly in the 4th quarter when a fight broke out after Baylor cut the lead to 21. Is this the low point of the...

Baylor Athletics faces unprecedented turmoil as Athletic Director Mack Rhodes takes a leave of absence from both the university and his College Football Playoff committee role amid two separate investigations. One probe involves a September sideline confrontation with player Michael Trigg, while a second complaint emerged just days ago. Cam Stuart and Pete Sousa analyze how this leadership vacuum...

  The argument that BYU and Utah are undervalued by the College Football Playoff Committee often centers on a deep-seated institutional and brand bias that favors traditional powerhouses. Despite both teams—especially after joining the new P4 conference—amassing solid resumes, the committee’s ranking logic appears inconsistent when compared to peer teams from the SEC or Big Ten. For BYU, the under...

Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades steps away from his position and College Football Playoff committee chairmanship amid internal investigation. What allegations could force out one of college football's most respected administrators just three weeks before CFP selection? Cam Stuart breaks down the shocking developments surrounding Rhoades's sudden departure, analyzing the Michael Trigg uniform...

Utah Utes face Baylor Bears in a pivotal Big 12 showdown with College Football Playoff implications hanging in the balance. Can the Utes dominate convincingly enough to maintain their CFP ranking, or will Dave Aranda's hot seat motivate Baylor to pull off the upset? JT Wistrcill and Cam Stuart break down the critical matchups, including Utah's nation-leading rushing attack against Baylor's vulnera...

Auburn's pursuit of Baylor Bears offensive coordinator Jake Spavital could reshape both programs heading into the offseason. Is this the SEC move that finally launches Spavital to the next level? Cam Stuart and Sydney Wicker break down why Auburn wants Spavital's explosive offense, analyzing whether it's truly a step up or just another lateral move in his nomadic coaching career. The discussion sh...

Baylor Bears Athletic Director Mack Rhoades faces scrutiny after an internal investigation reveals physical altercations with tight end Michael Trigg and an assistant coach. Has Rhoades crossed the line with his sideline access to Dave Aranda's football program? Host Cam Stuart breaks down the controversial incidents, questioning whether the AD's hands-on approach undermines coaching authority and...

Texas Tech Red Raiders dominate Big 12 power rankings despite puzzling Arizona State loss. Can Joey McGuire's squad make a deep College Football Playoff run, or will LSU lure him away? Drake and Cameron Stuart break down the complete Big 12 Conference standings, with Texas Tech firmly at number one ahead of BYU and Utah. The discussion shifts to explosive allegations against Baylor athletic direct...

Utah Utes face Baylor Bears in a clash of contrasting trajectories—13th-ranked Utah dominates with a plus-140 point differential while Baylor fights for bowl eligibility. Can the Bears' explosive passing attack overcome Utah's suffocating defense? JT and Cam Stuart break down the critical matchup between Utah's nation-leading rushing offense and Baylor's vulnerable run defense, analyzing whether D...

The College Football Playoff rankings have been revealed, and now have massive implications for the Week 11 matchup between the BYU Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders. How does the Big 12 move forward from these rankings? Can they fit three teams in with the Utah Utes also in striking distance? All that and more on the Big 12 Squad.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2LQ     Lo...