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The Big 12's 2025 college football season proved its "superconference" status with a wild Saturday filled with significant upsets, close finishes, and statement victories. It was a day that saw the league's hierarchy shaken up and its depth put on full display. The biggest shocker of the day came in Salt Lake City, where #17 Texas Tech went on the road and absolutely dominated #16 Utah, winning 34...

In a stunning turn of events, the Texas Tech Red Raiders went on the road and completely dominated the Utah Utes, winning with a final score of 34-10 in a game that was far less competitive than the final score suggests. The victory was a major statement for the Red Raiders and a stunning wake-up call for a Utah team that had been heavily favored. Here's a breakdown of how Texas Tech completely do...

Mike Gundy's job security at Oklahoma State is a major topic of discussion among college football insiders and fans. While Gundy is the winningest coach in program history and an institution in Stillwater, a number of factors, particularly recent on-field struggles, have put him on one of the hottest seats in the country. The primary reason for Gundy's precarious position is the team's abysmal per...

Week 3 was  a wild ride for the Big 12 and Week 4 is also going to be one to watch. The Utah Utes vs the Texas Tech Red Raiders leads the slate, the future of Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State is unclear, Drake Toll made a brave TCU Horned Frogs bet and much more!   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2LQ     Locked On College Football Podcast https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/lock...

This week is a pivotal one for three of the Big 12's most impressive teams—Utah, Texas Tech, and BYU—as each faces a significant test that will help define their season.   Utah vs. Texas Tech   The marquee matchup of the weekend is the top-20 showdown between Utah and Texas Tech in Salt Lake City. Both teams are undefeated and have looked dominant in their early games. The game is a classic clash...

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The highly anticipated top-20 showdown between Utah and Texas Tech in Salt Lake City is a clash of two of the Big 12's most impressive teams. Both are undefeated and have showcased distinct strengths that make this a must-watch game. Texas Tech's offense has been a juggernaut, leading the conference in scoring with over 58 points per game. Quarterback Behren Morton is a major reason for this succe...

The Big 12's 2025 college football season has been a captivating display of depth and competitiveness. The new 16-team format has created a landscape with no clear-cut dominant team, leading to a series of exciting and unpredictable games. The early season has been defined by a number of surprising results that showcase the conference's parity. While some of the preseason favorites, like Kansas St...

The Associated Press (AP) Poll is a long-standing tradition in college football, but it often faces criticism for its perceived biases. Fans and analysts have pointed out a few key ways the poll can disadvantage teams from conferences like the Big 12, while simultaneously benefiting SEC schools. The "Quality Loss" vs. The Disrespected Win This is perhaps the most common criticism of the AP Poll's...

The Big 12's 2025 college football season has been a captivating display of depth and competitiveness. The new 16-team format has created a landscape with no clear-cut dominant team, leading to a series of exciting and unpredictable games. The early season has been defined by a number of surprising results that showcase the conference's parity. While some of the preseason favorites, like Kansas St...

While speculation linking Kalani Sitake to the UCLA head coaching job is understandable given UCLA's recent coaching change, there are a number of reasons why he is highly unlikely to leave BYU. His deep personal, cultural, and spiritual ties to the university, combined with the professional success he has found in Provo, make it almost certain that he will remain the head coach of the Cougars.  ...

Reports of ESPN predicting BYU's Kalani Sitake as the next head coach at UCLA have been circulating on social media. This speculation comes on the heels of UCLA's decision to fire head coach DeShaun Foster after an 0-3 start to the season. While ESPN has not officially made a prediction, the idea has gained traction due to a confluence of factors that make Sitake an attractive candidate for the Br...

Both the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Utah Utes have looked incredibly good to start the 2025 college football season, and they are quickly emerging as two of the top contenders in the new, deep Big 12 conference. Their success is a product of high-powered offenses and surprisingly stout defenses.   Texas Tech's Offensive Explosion   Texas Tech, under head coach Joey McGuire, has been an offensi...

In the latest installment of the legendary "Backyard Brawl," West Virginia came away with a dramatic 31-24 overtime victory over Pitt on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. The game was a classic, with a back-and-forth battle that saw momentum swings and a wild finish. West Virginia started strong, jumping out to an early 14-3 lead. However, Pitt fought back, and after a series of crit...

 Kansas State's struggles continued with a tough loss on the road against Arizona, with a final score of 23-17. The game was a tight defensive battle for a while, but Arizona's overall dominance in key statistical categories ultimately proved to be the difference. Here's a breakdown of how Arizona State beat Kansas State: Offensive Disparity: Arizona's offense outgained Kansas State by a significa...

Houston beat Colorado tonight with a final score of 36-20. While the final score may not appear to be a complete blowout, a closer look at the game's stats and flow reveals that Houston dominated for long stretches and was in control for most of the night. Here's a breakdown of how Houston beat Colorado: Dominance in the Trenches: Houston's offense, led by quarterback Conner Weigman, was able to c...

Drake Toll, Gary Patterson, and Jesse Holley are the hosts of a new college football show called College Football Kickoff, which airs on Fire TV. The show is designed to be a weekly preview of college football, covering key matchups, storylines, and predictions. Drake Toll is a well-known college football media personality and the host of the popular Locked On Big 12 podcast. He is known for his e...

The Big 12's 2025 college football season has been nothing short of electric, proving to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable leagues in the country. With the addition of new teams and a new 16-team format, the conference has showcased its depth and parity in a way that has made nearly every game feel important. The action started with a bang, with several marquee non-conference matchups...

Week 2 had some major ramifications for the Big 12. Oregon dominated Oklahoma State, Arizona State fell to Mississippi State, Baylor picked up a major win over SMU and so much more!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12's 2025 college football season has been nothing short of electric, proving to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable leagues in the country. With the addition of new teams and a new 16-team format, the conference has showcased its depth and parity in a way that has made nearly every game feel important. The action started with a bang, with several marquee non-conference matchups...

In the world of advanced analytics, Bill Connelly's SP+ model is one of the most respected, and its resume rankings often provide a different perspective than traditional polls. While there's no record of a specific tweet by Bill Connelly claiming the Big 12 has three playoff teams based on resume alone, the SP+ rankings themselves do show that the Big 12 has a legitimate case for multiple teams t...

Texas Tech booster and prominent college football figure Cody Campbell recently took to Twitter to call out SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Campbell's criticism came after a leaked email from Sankey to the commissioners of the "Group of Six" conferences was made public. In the email, Sankey was reportedly dismissive and condescending toward the other commissioners, suggesting that the power conferen...

The Big 12 conference is currently showing itself to be as deep and competitive as advertised. With 16 teams, the league is a true "superconference" with no clear-cut favorite and a surprising amount of parity. The early season results have only reinforced this notion. While some of the pre-season favorites have stumbled—Kansas State's upset loss to Army and Arizona State's defeat at the hands of...

Based on their performances so far in the 2025 season, both BYU and Utah have shown they are legitimate forces in college football. While they come from different backgrounds—one a new Big 12 member and the other an established power—both have demonstrated a high level of talent and are off to a very good start.   Utah's Dominance   Utah, the new member of the Big 12, has been particularly impress...

In a classic, hard-fought Cy-Hawk rivalry game, Iowa State defeated Iowa 16-13 on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The win marks the first time since 2011 that the Cyclones have beaten the Hawkeyes at home, and their second consecutive victory in the series.       The game lived up to its reputation as a defensive battle. Iowa State's defense was dominant for long stretches, holding Iowa to...