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| WOW: BYU In Top 10, Texas Tech Climbs, Utah Soars In SHOCKING College Football Playoff Ranking | 11 Nov 2026 | 00:14:05 | |
For years, critics predicted that the Big 12’s zero-margin parity would turn into a self-inflicted wound under the College Football Playoff committee’s microscope. But Tuesday night’s updated CFP top 25 rankings sent a resounding message across the college football landscape: Brett Yormark’s conference isn't just surviving the 12-team era—it is earning serious national respect. Leading the charge is third-ranked Utah, holding firm at No. 2 nationally behind undefeated execution and a marquee victory in the Holy War over rival BYU. By awarding the Utes a top-two ranking, the selection committee validated Utah’s physical, suffocating defensive standard as a top-tier championship profile. Rather than penalizing the Big 12 for its grueling weekly battles, the committee clearly values Utah’s spotless record atop a high-floor conference. Even more impressive is how the committee evaluated the league's deep tier of contenders. With six Big 12 programs cracking the Top 25—including Texas Tech jumping up to No. 12, BYU holding strong in the top 15, and dark horses like Houston and Arizona maintaining national positions—the committee explicitly acknowledged that Big 12 losses are earned through tough scheduling rather than poor execution. BYU’s head-to-head win over top-five Notre Dame continues to provide an essential out-of-conference anchor, raising the entire league’s strength-of-schedule metrics. The selection committee’s Week 11 release proves that the expanded playoff era recognizes true conference strain. No longer dismissed as a single-bid league, the Big 12 has locked down the national clout required to secure multiple at-large berths come Selection Sunday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| FACTS: Utah Football Would Still Dominate in the SEC. | 10 Nov 2026 | 00:25:10 | |
Third-ranked Utah has officially crossed the threshold from regional power to national title favorite. At a pristine 9-0 following their 28-20 statement victory over BYU in the Holy War, Morgan Scalley’s Utes possess the rare structural balance, physical depth, and high-wire execution required to hoist the College Football Playoff trophy. At the center of Utah's championship DNA is an unyielding defensive front that suffocates elite offenses. Holding opponents under 17 points per contest, the Utes dictate terms in third-and-long scenarios, forcing predictable passing conditions where disguised secondary coverage shells thrive. Against BYU, Utah turned intense rivalry stress into four game-altering takeaways, demonstrating an elite ability to lock down red zones under maximum pressure. Offensively, the Utes operate with lethal, clock-eating efficiency behind dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier. Supported by a bruising ground attack featuring Wayshawn Parker and perimeter vertical threats like Braden Pegan, Dampier gives Utah the tactical flexibility to win high-scoring shootouts or grind out low-possession games. By dominating time of possession and minimizing costly mistakes, Utah consistently forces opponents into one-dimensional game plans. In a 12-team playoff era where depth and physicality govern survival, Utah stands out as a complete unit. They don't rely on luck or singular explosive plays; they rely on systematic, four-quarter wear-down football. Positioned firmly in line for a first-round playoff bye, Utah isn't just a Big 12 flagship—they are fully equipped to win three straight neutral-site games and bring a national championship to Salt Lake City. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Dear Utah Football: You Run the Big 12 Conference After All. | 10 Nov 2026 | 00:31:46 | |
Through the opening ten weeks of the 2026 college football campaign, Morgan Scalley’s Utah Utes have authored a masterclass in systematic dominance. Sitting firmly at a pristine 9-0 and rising to the national forefront, the Utes have redefined what it means to control the line of scrimmage in the modern era of the Big 12. The foundation of Utah’s success rests on its suffocating defensive identity. While offensive fireworks often steal headlines in today's game, the Utes have terrorized opponents by clamping down in the red zone and engineering timely takeaways. Holding opponents to just 16.3 points per contest, Utah's front seven consistently neutralizes opposing rushing attacks, forcing teams into predictable passing downs where disguised coverage shells take over. Offensively, dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier has driven an efficient, high-impact scheme. Supported by a punishing ground game led by Wayshawn Parker and reliable perimeter targets like Braden Pegan, Utah dictates game tempo with clock-eating drives and minimal self-inflicted mistakes. The watermark of this dominance was stamped during their statement victory in the Holy War against BYU, where opportunistic defensive plays and red-zone execution preserved their unblemished record. By blending trademark physical toughness with sharp tactical execution, Utah has transformed from a conference contender into a legitimate national championship force. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| ESPN Is Burying Utah's Win Over BYU, Is Baylor Back, Can Texas Tech Beat Oklahoma State? | 09 Nov 2026 | 00:29:59 | |
For months, national skeptics questioned whether the realigned Big 12 could produce a genuine heavyweight capable of commanding a top-four College Football Playoff seed. Third-ranked Utah’s 28-20 victory over ninth-ranked BYU in the Holy War did more than just settle a rivalry—it handed Commissioner Brett Yormark’s conference its ultimate national policy statement. Before Saturday’s top-ten clash in Salt Lake City, critics argued the Big 12's cutthroat parity was a symptom of cannibalization rather than elite strength. By preserving an unblemished 9-0 record with a win over a top-ten contender, Utah established a undeniable frontrunner. The Utes' suffocating defensive execution—forcing four second-half turnovers against an efficient BYU offense—proved that the conference possesses a physical, championship-caliber anchor capable of going toe-to-toe with SEC and Big Ten elite. Crucially, the result elevates the entire Big 12 postseason matrix. Utah’s win gives the league a firm contender for a first-round playoff bye, while simultaneously creating a high-value "quality loss" resume point for BYU. Rather than suffering a conference-wide dilution of playoff spots, the Big 12 now boasts an undefeated top-three program driving the narrative and multiple multi-loss contenders sitting in striking distance for at-large berths. In a college football landscape governed by committee perception and strength of schedule, top-tier showcase games are indispensable. Utah’s high-stakes victory eliminated any remaining narrative that the Big 12 lacks a true national titan, cementing the conference as a premier, multi-bid power in the 12-team playoff era. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| POWER RANKINGS: Utah Leads Pack, BYU Doesn't Budge, Texas Tech Defense, West Virginia Offense, UCF? | 09 Nov 2026 | 00:33:01 | |
Saturday in the Big 12 delivered an absolute masterclass in tactical volatility. Across the conference landscape, zero-margin execution and unpredictable game scripts compressed the standings, leaving the postseason race from BYU to Texas Tech to Houston suspended in absolute chaos. The turbulence hit maximum volume in the Holy War, where ninth-ranked BYU suffered a stinging 28-20 setback to rival Utah. Forced into behind-the-chains scenarios by four costly interceptions, Kalani Sitake’s squad saw its unblemished conference path temporarily derailed. Yet, even with two league losses, BYU’s situational composure and high-level resume keep them firmly inside the playoff conversation—provided they clean up their red-zone execution over the November stretch. Simultaneously, Texas Tech navigated its own razor-thin high-wire act. Bouncing back from an earlier stumble in Cincinnati, Joey McGuire’s Red Raiders outlasted West Virginia in a 53-48 shootout. Behind dynamic quarterback play and explosive perimeter strikes, Texas Tech preserved its position near the top of the Big 12, proving that their high-octane offensive threshold can carry them through high-scoring defensive battles when Arlington positioning sits on the line. Then there is Houston, lurking as the league’s ultimate spoiler. Willie Fritz’s Cougars continue to suffocate opponents with brutal trench physical discipline and suffocating clock management. By capitalizing on the top-tier stumbles across the state, Houston has forced its way directly into the tiebreaker matrix. From Provo to Lubbock to H-Town, Saturday proved that single-possession execution and turnover margins dictate survival in Brett Yormark’s conference. With every single weekend operating as an elimination round, the Big 12 remains the most volatile, indispensable theater in modern college athletics. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| WITHOUT Kyle Whittingham, the BYU and Utah Rivalry is Special Again | 08 Nov 2026 | 00:31:55 | |
The Holy War between BYU and Utah has historically been defined as much by bad blood, inflammatory quotes, and sideline volatility as it has by elite football. Yet as third-ranked Utah edged out ninth-ranked BYU 28-20 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, the 2026 iteration offered a compelling blueprint for how high-stakes college football rivalries can evolve without losing an ounce of their raw physical edge. Coming off a season where the Big 12 established stricter fan-conduct standards following derogatory religious chants across the league, the emphasis on sportsmanship sat front and center. Rather than feeding into the hostility, both programs elevated the standard of conduct on and off the field. From the pregame warmups through four quarters of unforgiving physicality, the focus remained strictly on high-level operational execution. Head coaches Kalani Sitake and Morgan Scalley set an unmistakable tone of mutual respect. That leadership filtered directly down to the roster. Violent collisions in the trenches were met with helping hands off the turf, and zero-margin officiating moments avoided the usual sideline histrionics. Utah’s opportunistic defense forced four interceptions, yet the post-whistle decorum never crossed into unsportsmanlike taunting. Following the final knee, the two coaching staffs shared a warm, extended embrace at midfield, closing a high-wire game defined by discipline. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| CHAOS: Utah is Unstoppable, BYU Still Headed to Playoff, Texas Tech and West Virginia Madness, Kansas State?! | 08 Nov 2026 | 00:32:57 | |
The 2026 Big 12 campaign has devolved into a glorious, high-stakes tactical meatgrinder. From the relentless discipline of BYU to the high-flying firepower of Texas Tech, the distance between conference leadership and elimination status has never been thinner. At one end of the spectrum sits BYU, driving the conference narrative through methodical execution, defensive leverage, and situational poise. Kalani Sitake’s squad has consistently neutralized hostile road environments, turning zero-margin fourth quarters into resume-building victories. Yet, in a league defined by parity, even the Cougars haven't been immune to localized turbulence, suffering high-wire stumbles that proved just how quickly a unblemished momentum can be disrupted in conference play. At the other end stands Texas Tech, serving as the league’s volatile catalyst. Driven by aggressive roster construction and explosive offensive output, the Red Raiders have leaned into high-octane perimeter play and relentless trench pressure to stay perched atop the Big 12 standings. But Texas Tech’s path has featured its own chaotic detours—most notably a shocking road upset in Cincinnati that sent shockwaves through the conference standings and exposed the league's cutthroat depth. What makes the space between BYU and Texas Tech so fascinating is the relentless traffic Jam squeezed in between them. Top-ten contender Utah holds the high ground, while dark horses like Houston, Arizona, and Baylor sit poised to capitalize on any slip-up. Every single Saturday has become an existential tiebreaker exercise. A single turnover margin or controversial officiating whistle can shift a program from a provisional College Football Playoff bye line straight into secondary bowl purgatory. The Big 12 isn't just delivering drama—it is providing the most volatile, indispensable theater in modern college football. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| STUNNING: Utah Rallies to STUN BYU, Do Utes Own Big 12? Will Cougars Make College Football Playoff? | 07 Nov 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
When third-ranked Utah secured a hard-fought 28-20 victory over ninth-ranked BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium, the Utes didn't just defend their home turf—they executed a masterclass in situational physical football to assert control over the Big 12. The difference-maker emerged in the trenches and defense. While BYU struggled to generate rhythm under heavy road pressure, Utah’s front seven choked out baseline running lanes and suffocated passing lanes during critical downs. The Utes' opportunistic defense turned the game on its head by intercepting Bear Bachmeier four times, repeatedly derailing BYU's scoring opportunities inside the red zone. Utah's secondary read protection shells perfectly, converting defensive pressure into game-altering takeaways. Offensively, quarterback Devon Dampier delivered a stellar performance, accounting for three total touchdowns to power Utah's attack. Dampier showcased elite dual-threat playmaking, connecting twice with receiver Braden Pegan for passing scores while adding two rushing touchdowns. By keeping BYU's defense guessing with balanced run-pass options, Dampier sustained long drives that drained the clock and kept the hostile home crowd at peak volume. Rivalry games in November demand precise execution under severe stress, and Utah proved far more equipped to meet the moment. By forcing key turnovers, executing in the red zone, and controlling the line of scrimmage, the Utes passed their toughest test of the season, preserving their unblemished conference record while cementing their place at the top of the College Football Playoff conversation.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| BYU Insider Stuns Entire Big 12 Squad SPEECHLESS With This Utah Take | 06 Nov 2026 | 00:30:24 | |
When ninth-ranked BYU steps onto the turf at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, they will enter one of the most hostile road venues in college football as calculated underdogs. Yet, beneath the chaotic atmosphere and rivalry emotion lies a matchup structure that distinctly favors Kalani Sitake’s squad. BYU’s primary advantage rests on offensive sustainability and mistake-free execution. Operating under coordinator Aaron Roderick, the Cougars have built a top-ten resume by mastering high-stress situations without surrendering turnover momentum. BYU’s passing attack excels at working the intermediate routes early, effectively stretching Utah’s aggressive front seven laterally before punishing over-pursuit with efficient perimeter carries. By staying ahead of the chains and sustaining extended drives, BYU can systematically drain the emotional charge from the Salt Lake City crowd while controlling game flow. Defensively, BYU presents the ideal structural counter to Utah’s physical, run-heavy philosophy. The Cougars' front line has spent the 2026 Big 12 campaign shutting down power-running schemes, consistently forcing opposing offenses into third-and-long scenarios. In those clear passing situations, BYU's disciplined secondary conceals coverage shells, creating coverage sacks and generating key takeaways that flip field position. In November rivalry showdowns, physical talent is only half the equation; situational discipline makes up the rest. BYU has repeatedly demonstrated the fourth-quarter composure needed to pull out razor-thin Big 12 games on the road. If the Cougars stick to their methodical script, force Utah to chase points early, and maintain their clean turnover differential, BYU will leave Salt Lake City with a iconic victory and an unbroken path toward the Big 12 Championship. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| BYU, Utah FINALLY Forcing National Media to Respect Big 12 | College Football Kickoff | 05 Nov 2026 | 00:46:18 | |
For decades, the Holy War between Utah and BYU was anchored purely by state geography, institutional identity, and bad blood. But inside a realigned Big 12, this week’s clash in Salt Lake City has exploded into the single most important game on the conference calendar—and a defining moment for the Big 12’s national reputation. For the first time in the rivalry’s 100-plus year history, both programs enter the matchup ranked inside the national top ten. Unbeaten third-ranked Utah sits atop the league standings, commanding the nation's longest active winning streak. Ninth-ranked BYU trails by just one game, desperate to keep its conference title bid alive while protecting its razor-thin margin for error in the playoff race. With both schools competing under the same league banner, this isn't just about controlling the Beehive State—it is a functional elimination game for a first-round postseason bye in Arlington. Beyond the standings, the Holy War carries massive optics for Commissioner Brett Yormark’s conference. As the College Football Playoff committee continues to scrutinize the Big 12’s depth, a top-ten showdown on a national stage provides the league with its highest-profile showcase of elite physical football. The game offers the winner a resume-defining crown jewel that the committee simply cannot minimize. In a modern college football environment where realigned rivalries sometimes lose their edge, BYU versus Utah has done the exact opposite. With championship positioning, playoff survival, and league prestige hanging in the balance, the Holy War isn't just a rivalry anymore—it is the pulse of the Big 12. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Expert Went WAY TOO FAR With This Take About BYU, Utah Holy War... | 05 Nov 2026 | 00:32:02 | |
Few rivalries in college athletics carry the sheer emotional weight and cultural divide of the Holy War between Utah and BYU. But as both programs navigate their shared home in the Big 12, the stakes surrounding this annual showdown have expanded far beyond state bragging rights. What was historically a fierce feud rooted in regional identity and contrasting institutional cultures has evolved into a high-stakes fixture on the national postseason roadmap. The sheer magnitude of the matchup now begins with conference positioning. With both schools competing under the same league umbrella, November's meeting at Rice-Eccles Stadium directly impacts the Big 12 standings and College Football Playoff viability. A loss no longer just hurts local pride—it can derail a championship game appearance or shatter a postseason resume entirely. That structural shift elevates every possession, turning early-season adjustments and mid-game play-calling into high-wire acts with season-defining consequences. Beyond the standings, the Holy War carries an unmatched intensity driven by proximity and familiarity. Roster overlap, shared recruiting pipelines, and deep-rooted personal histories between coaching staffs mean neither side needs external motivation. When Salt Lake City and Provo collide, record books are rendered completely obsolete. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Squad Goes OFF THE RAILS Accusing BYU, Jake Hatch of Cheating... | 04 Nov 2026 | 00:31:19 | |
In modern college football, when refereeing mistakes start to trend, conspiracy theories inevitably follow. For BYU, a run of high-stakes games entangled in officiating controversy has sparked intense national debate—and reignited claims that the Cougars are on the receiving end of favorable Big 12 whistles. The flame reached a flashpoint during BYU's 27-20 Halloween victory over Arizona State. In the first quarter, replay officials mistakenly awarded the Cougars a touchdown following an un-advancable fumble recovery. Hours later, the Big 12 issued a formal statement admitting replay erred; BYU should have retained possession at the two-yard line, not six points. Coming off a prior week where a missed un-flagged pass interference against Notre Dame drew national headlines, rival fanbases pointed to a pattern of calls falling Provo's way. Yet, chalking BYU's record up to institutional favoritism ignores the reality of conference-wide procedural breakdowns. Just seven days prior in Orlando, the Cougars were on the wrong end of officiating chaos, hit by a controversial roughing-the-kicker call in second overtime and a late 10-second runoff that derailed their own game plan against UCF. Analysts across national broadcasts haven't accused crew members of bias, but rather of fundamental mechanics failures under pressure. In a tightly contested Big 12 where playoff margins are minuscule, administrative missteps carry outsized weight. BYU has undoubtedly capitalized on key officiating breaks, but the broader narrative points less to favoritism and more to a conference struggling with consistent execution from its crews.
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| College Football Playoff Committee BURIES BYU, Texas Tech, Big 12 in AWFUL First Poll | 04 Nov 2026 | 00:30:41 | |
When the Selection Committee released its initial 12-team playoff rankings on Tuesday, it delivered a clear message to the Big 12 Conference: depth and parity will not be rewarded equally. Despite boasting multiple seven-win contenders and high-octane head-to-head records across non-conference play, the league found itself severely diminished at the top of the bracket. The committee’s valuation reveals a systemic penalization of the conference’s competitive balance. While SEC and Big Ten teams with multiple losses retain premium real estate near the top ten, Big 12 leaders—including BYU and Utah—are crammed into lower seed lines where a single late-season misstep guarantees complete exclusion from at-large consideration. A loss in Lubbock, Provo, or Salt Lake City is treated by evaluators as proof of vulnerability rather than evidence of grueling schedule density. This top-heavy bias ignores Commissioner Brett Yormark’s mandate for holistic resume evaluation. When Big 12 contenders knock each other off on sub-zero Saturdays or double-overtime thrillers, the committee interprets it as self-cannibalization rather than elite-level competition. Teams like Texas Tech and BYU hold signature wins that mirror or exceed those of SEC darlings, yet they remain tethered to low ceilings in the rankings matrix. By establishing a low ceiling for the Big 12 in early November, the selection committee has functionally reduced the conference's playoff pathway to a win-or-die scenario. Unless the champion finishes with one loss or fewer, the Big 12 risks being treated as a single-bid league—buried under the weight of brand bias and committee metrics that prioritize power-program pedigree over weekly survival. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Big 12 Reveals They're... ROOTING FOR BYU Against Utah in Holy War?! | 03 Nov 2026 | 00:22:24 | |
Few rivalries in college athletics carry the sheer emotional weight and cultural divide of the Holy War between Utah and BYU. But as both programs navigate their shared home in the Big 12, the stakes surrounding this annual showdown have expanded far beyond state bragging rights. What was historically a fierce non-conference feud rooted in regional identity and contrasting institutional cultures has evolved into a high-stakes fixture on the national postseason roadmap. The sheer magnitude of the matchup now begins with conference positioning. With both schools competing under the same league umbrella, November's meeting at Rice-Eccles Stadium or LaVell Edwards Stadium directly impacts the Big 12 standings and College Football Playoff viability. A loss no longer just hurts local pride—it can derail a championship game appearance or shatter a postseason resume entirely. That structural shift elevates every possession, turning early-season adjustments and mid-game play-calling into high-wire acts with season-defining consequences. Beyond the standings, the Holy War carries an unmatched intensity driven by proximity and familiarity. Roster overlap, shared recruiting pipelines, and deep-rooted personal histories between coaching staffs mean neither side needs external motivation. When Salt Lake City and Provo collide, record books are rendered completely obsolete. In the modern college football landscape, rivalry games often lose their bite under realigned conference banners. The Holy War has done the exact opposite. Fueled by championship stakes, intense fan investments, and decades of genuine friction, BYU versus Utah remains one of the most vital, volatile, and indispensable matchups on the entire sports calendar. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| The Big 12 Just RUINED BYU and Utah's Biggest Holy War... | 03 Nov 2026 | 00:29:34 | |
The 104th edition of the Holy War between BYU and Utah is no longer just a localized grudge match; it serves as a high-stakes bottleneck for the Big 12 Championship race. Heading into Rice-Eccles Stadium with the stakes at an all-time high, both programs present contrasting tactical blueprints fighting for the same postseason real estate. Morgan Scalley’s Utes are anchored by line-of-scrimmage suppression. Utah enters the weekend built to dictate tempo, relying on a hyper-efficient front unit that systematically chokes out early-down rushing baseline and forces high-stress, predictable third-and-long dropbacks. For Utah, victory hinges on using that defensive pressure to create short fields, staying ahead of the chains, and suffocating the timing of BYU’s passing tree. Conversely, BYU’s operational floor relies heavily on volatility control, low-turnover execution, and elite special teams value. The Cougars don’t require massive yardage differentials to dominate games; they excel at winning high-leverage late-down scripts, executing in the red zone, and leveraging hidden yardage to control game flow. Having won the last three meetings in the series, BYU’s formula centers on neutralizing Utah’s initial pass rush, protecting the football, and letting their opportunistic secondary capitalize on mistakes. When you strip away the deep-seated rivalry narrative, this game boils down to early-down rushing success rate and third-down conversion under pressure. If Utah enforces its will in the trenches, they break the Cougars' streak. If BYU protects the pocket and converts in high-leverage situations, they solidify their spot at the top of the conference ladder. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Insider Reveals REAL Reason Commissioner Brett Yormark is LEAVING Big 12... | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:29:09 | |
The announcement that Brett Yormark is stepping down as Big 12 commissioner to return to the private corporate sector stuns the college football landscape. Heading into the home stretch of the season, the architect who aggressively stabilized a dying league after the departures of Texas and Oklahoma is walking away from the empire he rebuilt. When Yormark took over, the Big 12 was facing total erasure. Instead of playing defensive, he executed a ruthless, forward-thinking survival strategy. He outmaneuvered the Pac-12 by securing an early $2.28 billion media rights extension with ESPN and FOX, effectively boxing out competing markets. He then raided the West Coast to absorb Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah, establishing a 16-team national footprint anchored by high-leverage basketball depth and chaotic, unpredictable football matchups. Yet, Yormark’s hyper-corporate, entertainment-first vision frequently clashed with standard collegiate norms. From aggressive commercialization tactics to public friction over officiating standards and institutional alignment, his fast-break style kept member schools in constant flux. Leaving the league set through January 2027 allows him to exit on his own terms, but it leaves the Big 12 at a critical architectural crossroads. The next commissioner inherits a league that successfully avoided extinction, yet still lacks a blue-blood brand with an bulletproof floor in the College Football Playoff narrative. Yormark proved that modern college athletics is pure business, but as the super-conference arms race escalates between the SEC and Big Ten, his sudden exit forces the Big 12 to find its next leader before the next inevitable wave of structural realignment. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| POWER RANKINGS: BYU Soars, Texas Tech Climbs, Utah Wins Big, Iowa State Rises, Baylor Does Too, TCU? | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:31:37 | |
The Big 12’s upper tier flexed absolute structural dominance this weekend, with BYU, Utah, and Texas Tech all securing high-stakes victories that solidify their status as the conference's premier heavyweights. Rather than stumbling through the mid-season variance that typically plagues the league, each program executed its game plan with ruthless, metric-backed efficiency. BYU continued its stellar campaign by suffocating its opponent through elite situational defense and disciplined, low-turnover football. The Cougars once again proved that their win-probability floor is anchored by superior special teams execution and an ability to bleed out the clock on the ground, denying their opponent any pathways back into the script. Meanwhile, Utah maintained its stranglehold on the top of the conference standings by putting on a clinic in the trenches. The Utes' defensive front completely erased early-down rushing efficiency, forcing predictable, high-pressure passing downs that played directly into their secondary’s strengths. Offensively, they stayed ahead of the chains, grinding out first downs and avoiding the catastrophic mistakes that derail championship-caliber teams. Not to be outdone, Texas Tech added to the trifecta with a high-octane offensive display. The Red Raiders utilized rapid tempo and explosive perimeter concepts to stress the opposing secondary, converting crucial third downs and building an insurmountable margin before closing out the second half with suffocating pass-rush pressure. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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)a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Latest News On Accusations of Big 12 Cheating to Help BYU Football Win... | 01 Nov 2026 | 00:29:38 | |
The College Football Playoff debate has an uncomfortable elephant in the room: No. 8 BYU is benefiting from a bizarre, unprecedented streak of officiating blunders. For three consecutive weeks, Big 12 whistle-blowers and replay booths have altered the structural math of BYU games, prompting back-to-back public apologies from the conference. The trend reached a breaking point against Arizona State. On a fourth-quarter fumble, officials blew the play dead for stopped forward progress, only for replay to award BYU an illegal advance and touchdown. The Big 12 formally admitted the replay crew completely fabricated the ruling, giving BYU seven unearned points in a seven-point win. This came right after the UCF meltdown, where officials mishandled a blocked kick by misapplying a 10-second runoff that erased UCF’s regulation game-winning field goal attempt, and the Notre Dame game, where the league conceded replay stole one final play from the Irish as the clock hit zero. When a team’s playoff leverage is sustained by weekly administrative error reports, the analytics community takes notice. BYU is a quality football team, but their metric floor is currently being propped up by the most incompetent stretch of officiating in modern Big 12 history. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| BYU Will Soar In AP Poll, Utah Is ROLLING, Texas Tech Smokes Arizona, Kansas State Stinks, Baylor? | 01 Nov 2026 | 00:29:23 | |
The Big 12 proved once again why it operates as the premier high-variance theater in college football, delivering a slate of games that completely scrambled the conference standings and tore up conventional predictive metrics. Stripping away pregame spreadsheets, Saturday offered a masterclass in chaotic football where early-down logic went out the window and survival depended entirely on late-game execution and explosive play creation. The madness reached its absolute peak in Ames, where Iowa State and Oklahoma State engaged in a historic 51-49 shootout that completely ignored the concept of defensive resistance. Neither secondary could cap vertical passing concepts, turning every possession into a track meet defined by zero-blitz failures and rapid-fire scoring drives. Over in Boulder, Colorado added another layer of chaos by grinding out a 27-24 upset over Kansas State, using late-down pass-rush disruption to neutralize the Wildcats' rushing baseline and flip win probabilities in the final quarter. Meanwhile, the conference heavyweights handled their business through starkly different architectural profiles. Sixth-ranked Utah went on the road and dismantled Cincinnati 49-25, leaning on total line-of-scrimmage domination and a relentless run game that choked the life out of the Bearcats' field-position logic. Down the road in Provo, eighth-ranked BYU survived a brutal, physical slugfest against Arizona State, pulling out a 27-20 win by capitalizing on late-down turnover margin control and hidden yardage on special teams. To round out the multi-state melee, TCU outlasted Kansas 22-16 in a red-zone execution war. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| BYU STUFFS Arizona State, Utah SLAPS Cincinnati: Holy War Week Begins. | 31 Oct 2026 | 00:14:53 | |
The 104th iteration of the Holy War between BYU and Utah isn't just about regional pride or interstate hatred anymore. Moving this game deep into the November calendar as a protected Big 12 showdown has elevated the stakes from a purely emotional blood feud into a high-leverage elimination game for the College Football Playoff. Rice-Eccles Stadium will sit at the absolute center of the national landscape, serving as a violent bottleneck for two programs built on completely opposing philosophies yet bound by identical championship ambitions. Utah's identity rests on its baseline efficiency and line-of-scrimmage suppression. The Utes consistently rank near the top of the country in down-to-down defensive success rate, choking out opposing run games and forcing quarter backs into low-probability third-and-longs. Their defensive front doesn't just hold the line; it systematically suffocates the operational rhythm of offenses that rely on structured timing. For Utah, victory hinges on grinding the game down to a bare-knuckle brawl in the trenches, suffocating the quick-game passing tree, and forcing high-stress dropbacks into a hostile, rowdy environment. BYU counters with an operational profile built on volatility control, high-level situational execution, and elite special teams value. The Cougars have turned tight-margin games into a science, leaning on low-turnover scripts, explosive intermediate perimeter strikes, and a defense that bends just enough before slamming the door in the red zone. BYU doesn't need to win the total yardage battle to win football games; they win by winning the hidden yardage on kick coverage, converting field-position leverage into points, and letting their opportunistic secondary bait opposing passers into catastrophic mistakes when trailing. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed Odoo Ultimate GM Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Squad Gets HEATED Over Upset Predictions for This Big 12 Weekend | 30 Oct 2026 | 00:32:16 | |
If last weekend proved anything across the Big 12, it is that brand recognition offers zero protection once the ball is kicked off. As Saturday approaches, Utah, BYU, and Texas Tech all step into matchups ripe for unexpected heartbreak. For Texas Tech, the threat is mental as much as physical. Coming off a punishing 37-24 setback at Cincinnati, the Red Raiders host an Arizona team hungry to derail Lubbock's momentum. If Tech lingers on their physical missteps from last week instead of re-establishing their rushing attack and cleaning up defensive lapses, Arizona possesses the exact explosive perimeter weapons needed to capitalize. In Provo, BYU welcomes Arizona State to LaVell Edwards Stadium under equally fragile circumstances. The Cougars are attempting to recalibrate following a soul-crushing double-overtime loss at UCF. The Sun Devils bring a methodical, ball-control ground game engineered to test a defense's gap discipline over four quarters. Should Kalani Sitake’s squad allow the hangover from Orlando to affect their early-game focus, they risk getting dragged into another late-game grinder. Even No. 10 Utah—the conference’s lone remaining undefeated team in league play—walks a razor-thin line. While Morgan Scalley’s Utes grinded out a 21-13 victory over Houston, their offensive lulls remain a red flag. Taking a road environment for granted against a desperate opponent is how top-ten playoff hopes vanish before November fully arrives. In a conference defined by parity, there are no easy Saturdays. For Tech, BYU, and Utah, surviving this weekend requires ruthless, singular focus—because the line between staying in the title race and becoming another weekly caution tape is thinner than ever. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Experts Reveal STUNNING News Around Texas Tech, Arizona Game | College Football Kickoff | 29 Oct 2026 | 00:43:39 | |
When No. 13 Texas Tech welcomes No. 22 Arizona to Lubbock this Saturday, the implications stretch far beyond a simple top-25 matchup. Both squads carry matching 6-1 overall records and 3-1 marks in Big 12 play, effectively turning this Halloween battle into an early elimination game for the conference championship race. For Texas Tech, the objective is simple: regain the physical dominance that fueled their 6-0 start before last week’s 37-24 setback at Cincinnati. The Red Raiders were overwhelmed in the trenches against the Bearcats, giving up 252 yards on the ground and struggling to sustain drives. Quarterback Will Hammond must settle into a rhythm early and protect the football, allowing Texas Tech’s play-action scheme to take pressure off the backfield. Defensively, the Red Raiders rely on a ball-hawking secondary—boasting 13 interceptions on the season—and defensive lineman A.J. Holmes Jr. up front to disrupt opposing backfields. Arizona, meanwhile, arrives in Lubbock riding immense momentum following a commanding 39-3 victory over Iowa State. The Wildcats feature a suffocating defensive unit that surrenders just 16.7 points per game, making them uniquely equipped to make life uncomfortable for a Red Raider offense seeking consistency. If Arizona can replicate Cincinnati’s game plan by establishing a physical ground attack and controlling time of possession, they can frustrate the home crowd and force Hammond into low-percentage throwing situations. In an unpredictable Big 12 where tight margins separate contenders from pretenders, Saturday’s showdown will come down to trench warfare and turnover margins. Whichever team dictates execution at the line of scrimmage will keep its playoff and conference title dreams firmly alive. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Big 12 Just Did the UNTHINKABLE for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and BYU | 29 Oct 2026 | 00:29:41 | |
The Big 12 Conference has officially reached its limit with targeted, discriminatory fan behavior. Following anti-LDS chants directed at BYU during last Saturday’s game in Orlando, commissioner Brett Yormark’s office levied a $100,000 fine against UCF while unveiling an unprecedented league-wide enforcement policy. The crackdown directly targets a recurring headache for the conference. For years, host student sections across multiple campuses have resorted to vulgar, religiously targeted chants when Brigham Young comes to town. Previous slaps on the wrist—minor administrative warnings or static $50,000 institution fines—clearly failed to deter rogue fan sections. Under the newly instituted policy, the Big 12 is hitting both institutional pocketbooks and on-field competitive outcomes. A confirmed first incident of discriminatory conduct triggers an automatic minimum $100,000 fine and an immediate stadium warning. Should a second incident occur within the same game, the home team faces a eye-watering $500,000 fine along with direct competitive penalties—such as a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct flag in football or a two-shot technical foul in basketball. Furthermore, ejected fans face a season-long ban from all conference athletic events. Attaching real, tangible game consequences to crowd behavior shifts the paradigm entirely. Rowdy student sections will no longer just be costing their athletic departments extra operational dollars; they risk directly penalizing their own players on the field or court. By establishing a zero-tolerance policy with teeth, the Big 12 is sending an undeniable message to every campus from Orlando to Salt Lake City: targeted religious slurs are not game-day banter, and the league will no longer allow hostile fan sections to derail athletic competition. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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) Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Drake Toll Just BURIED the Latest National Media LIE About Big 12 Football | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:26:00 | |
If anyone needed a reminder of why the Big 12 is the most unpredictable, relentless conference in college football, Saturday provided a masterclass in total weekend mayhem. When the dust settled across the league, two top-ten juggernauts were knocked off their perches, leaving fans completely breathless and reshuffling the early conference title picture. The headliner came out of Orlando, where UCF delivered a shocking 39-31 double-overtime upset over No. 2 BYU. The Cougars brought their highest national ranking in four decades into Florida, only to find themselves dragged into an absolute dogfight. After five lead changes in regulation and a wild, officiating-marred end to the fourth quarter, UCF’s Keyone Jenkins threw the game-winner in double overtime to send the home fans storming the field. Meanwhile in Cincinnati, No. 8 Texas Tech brought a spotless record and high-powered playoff hopes into Nippert Stadium, only to get completely derailed. The Bearcats dominated the trenches, pounding out 252 rushing yards behind Cole Tabb's career performance to hand the Red Raiders a 37-24 loss and their first setback of the year. Throw in Kansas pulling off a gritty 25-24 comeback over Baylor by blocking a potential game-winning field goal, and Saturday proved once again that parity reigns supreme in this league. Out of all the preseason contenders, only Morgan Scalley’s No. 10 Utah Utes managed to survive the weekend unscathed, turning back Houston 21-13 to stand as the conference's sole remaining undefeated team in league play. In an expanded Big 12 where any team can get knocked off on any given Saturday, surviving the weekly gauntlet requires relentless focus—because the moment a program takes a weekend off, the league will gladly humble them. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Utah Host Tries to SLAM BYU Expert On Latest Squad DISASTER... | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:32:05 | |
Just weeks ago, the Beehive State seemed destined for a historic, high-stakes collision at the top of the Big 12. Both BYU and Utah carried undefeated records and top-ten aspirations into late October. Yet as November approaches, the state's two premier football programs find themselves charting remarkably different trajectories. For BYU, the momentum that built during a spotless 6-0 start took a painful hit in Orlando. The Cougars' 39-31 double-overtime loss to UCF exposed real vulnerabilities—namely, late-game defensive lapses, self-inflicted procedural penalties, and an over-reliance on freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier to pull out dramatic fourth-quarter saves. While BYU remains very much in the conference title hunt at 3-1 in league play, the loss disrupted their margin for error and raised legitimate questions about whether their defensive front can withstand the weekly attrition of a deep conference schedule. Utah, meanwhile, has hit its stride with clinical efficiency. Under head coach Morgan Scalley, the Utes have answered every test, extending their record to 7-0 with a physical 21-13 victory over Houston. Quarterback Devon Dampier’s explosive dual-threat production (including a 150-yard, two-touchdown rushing performance against Houston), paired with a suffocating defense that bends but rarely breaks, has established Utah as the sole remaining undefeated team in Big 12 action. Where BYU is currently working to patch up execution errors and regain its physical edge, Utah is operating with total clarity and control. With the Holy War looming on November 7 in Salt Lake City, the Utes look every bit like a national playoff contender, while the Cougars are forced to prove their October misstep was an anomaly rather than a slide. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Dear Utah Football Fans: I Owe You An Apology. | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:12:36 | |
When ESPN’s College GameDay set up camp in Salt Lake City, the morning was supposed to be a straightforward celebration of unbeaten Big 12 football. Instead, Saturday turned into a public rift between analyst Pat McAfee and the host university. The tension stemmed from a promotional video posted to Utah’s official Instagram account ahead of the broadcast. The clip featured students poking fun at McAfee’s shirtless routines and signature high-energy shtick. While intended as lighthearted banter, the decision by school administrators to endorse the commentary on official channels clearly struck a nerve. Addressing the crowd on air, McAfee referenced the video directly and voiced his displeasure with the university’s messaging. An awkward situation worsened during the show's weekly kicking contest. The student contestant openly complained on air that her $1 million prize opportunity lagged behind the $3 million offered at BYU a week earlier. McAfee addressed the comparison on the spot before watching the kick attempt miss short. By the time picks rolled around, McAfee picked Houston for the upset and capped off his segment with a blunt farewell: "Thank you, guys. I'll never see you again, hopefully." The fallout continued Monday when McAfee noted on his show that the social media post made him feel "uncomfortable" on campus. Utah subsequently deleted the video and issued a formal apology to smooth over the situation. Ultimately, the Utes handled business on the field with a 21-13 win, but the incident highlighted how quickly social media banter can turn a national showcase into a public headache. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Expert Makes WILD Claim About Utah Football That Baffles National Media... | 27 Oct 2026 | 00:23:16 | |
When prognosticators looked at the University of Utah heading into the 2026 season, the narrative was built around transition. With a new coaching staff taking the reins, many around the sport expected a step back. Instead, the Utes have answered every question by putting together a flawless 7-0 start, solidifying their place in the top ten and taking total control of their destiny in the Big 12. What makes this Utah team genuinely dangerous isn't just that they are finding ways to win close games—it is the complete manner in which they are dictating terms. Under head coach Morgan Scalley, the program has maintained its trademark defensive identity while finding an explosive new gear on offense. Quarterback Devon Dampier has emerged as one of the most dynamic playmakers in the conference, blending elite rushing ability with a steady arm that keeps opposing defenses off balance. Paired with a relentless ground game anchored by Wayshawn Parker, the Ute offense consistently wears opponents down before the fourth quarter even arrives. Defensively, Utah continues to thrive on discipline, speed, and suffocating line-of-scrimmage pressure. Even when games turn into physical dogfights—like their hard-fought 21-13 victory over Houston—the defense bends without breaking, shutting down high-powered attacks when the game is on the line. As the calendar turns toward November, the stakes are rising rapidly. With high-stakes matchups looming against formidable conference rivals, the Utes have proven they aren't just surviving in an expanded, unpredictable Big 12—they are setting the standard. If they maintain this level of execution, Salt Lake City will be right in the middle of the College Football Playoff conversation come December. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| ESPN BLOWS UP On Utah, GameDay Disaster Puts BYU Game In Jeopardy, Pat McAfee Unleashes... | 27 Oct 2026 | 00:29:33 | |
When ESPN’s College GameDay set up camp at the University of Utah, the expectation was a routine celebration of Big 12 football. Instead, Saturday morning turned into an awkward standoff between host Pat McAfee and the home crowd in Salt Lake City. The friction began before the show even went live. Utah’s official university Instagram account shared a video featuring students poking fun at McAfee's signature energetic shtick. Addresses to the crowd quickly turned personal, with McAfee referencing the clip on air and taking aim at critics who called his routine tiresome. The atmosphere grew even more strained during the show's weekly kicking contest. The student participant openly complained on air that her $1 million prize opportunity lagged behind the $3 million offered at BYU the previous week. An visibly annoyed McAfee addressed the comment directly before watching the attempt fall well short of the uprights. By the time the panel made their game picks, the politeness was gone. McAfee explicitly picked Houston to pull off the road victory, claiming Utah had not yet been truly tested this season. He capped off the segment with a blunt sign-off to the Rice-Eccles crowd: "Thank you, guys. I'll never see you again, hopefully." Utah fans ultimately got the last laugh on the field as the Utes earned a 21-13 victory over Houston to stay undefeated. However, the broadcast highlighted a growing divide between traditional sports media entertainment and local fanbases looking to defend their program's image on a national stage. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| BYU's Path to Redemption, Utah's Wild Rise, Mike Gundy Wants Baylor Job | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:27:58 | |
With Dave Aranda officially out in Waco, Baylor Athletic Director Doug McNamee faces a defining choice for the future of the program. Moving past Aranda’s quiet, analytical tenure demands a clear shift in direction—and bringing in Mike Gundy would instantly reshape the culture at McLane Stadium. Gundy’s head coaching profile in the Big 12 speaks for itself. Over two decades at Oklahoma State, he established a baseline of consistency, toughness, and offensive firepower. His teams were defined by developmental discipline, routinely turning unheralded recruits into high-level college starters and NFL draft picks. For a Baylor program looking to regain an edge in a wide-open, expanded conference, Gundy’s track record of winning 160-plus games in this specific league offers an undeniable floor of stability. However, the fit presents obvious complexities. Gundy spent his entire head coaching life in Stillwater, rooted in a specific operational style. Adapting to Waco’s administration, modern roster building, and NIL landscape would require seamless alignment with local decision-makers. Furthermore, after a turbulent end to his tenure at Oklahoma State, questions remain about how his high-profile personality would mesh with Baylor’s institutional priorities. Still, from a purely football standpoint, the logic is sound. Aranda’s cerebral approach often lacked the edge needed during high-stress Big 12 Saturdays. Gundy brings a proven scheme, an established recruiting footprint across Texas, and a history of competing for conference titles. If Baylor prioritizes immediate, battle-tested leadership over taking a gamble on an unproven coordinator, making a run at Gundy would send a clear message: the Bears are ready to re-establish themselves as a weekly heavyweight in the Big 12. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| POWER RANKINGS: BYU's Spot Will Shock You, Utah Soars, Is Texas Tech Dead, Houston Falls, Arizona? | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:29:28 | |
The network executives and suit-and-tie computer algorithm guys in Bristol got their absolute dream scenario this weekend, as two top-ten Big 12 powers got slammed directly in the mouth. Unblemished No. 2 BYU and undefeated No. 8 Texas Tech both walked into hostile road environments, left their physical edge on the team bus, and paid the ultimate price in the mud. Down in the Orlando heat, BYU took an absolute punch to the jaw from UCF. For four quarters and two double-overtime periods, the Cougars tried to battle back behind Bear Bachmeier’s grit. But when Keyone Jenkins punched in the final score and UCF held firm on a goal-line stand, BYU suffered a brutal 39-31 double-overtime heartbreaker. Meanwhile, up at Nippert Stadium, Texas Tech got exposed by a ruthless, blue-collar Cincinnati squad. The Bearcats didn't care about Tech's top-ten national ranking—they lined up, steamrolled the Red Raiders for 255 rushing yards behind Cole Tabb's 173-yard clinic, and handed Texas Tech a 37-24 beating. The corporate media will use these two upsets to write off the entire conference, claiming the Big 12 lacks elite firepower. They’ll ignore the sheer physical violence required to survive eight straight weeks in college football’s most unforgiving gauntlet. BYU and Texas Tech got knocked down, but real football programs don't cry to the suits—they wipe off the dirt and get ready to fight back. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| SOURCE: Jay Hill, Kyle Whittingham CRASHING OUT Over BYU, Utah in Top 10 As Michigan Sinks | 25 Oct 2026 | 00:30:05 | |
The corporate media suits in Bristol absolutely salivated when Kyle Whittingham and Jay Hill left the rugged, blue-collar trenches of Utah and BYU to cash Big Ten checks in Ann Arbor. The algorithm guys promised a seamless transition—bringing that ruthless, mountain-west line-of-scrimmage violence straight into the Big Ten. Instead, they walked out of the real football gauntlet, traded in their dirt-and-grit identity for soft Midwest corporate hype, and immediately got exposed in the Big Ten. When you leave programs where every single yard is earned in the mud—where physical culture, player development, and relentless line warfare define who you are—and trade it for polished, soft-tissue expectations, you lose your edge. At Utah and BYU, Whittingham and Hill built their entire reputation on punching opponents directly in the mouth and dragging soft offenses into four-quarter meat grinders. But the moment you try to transplant that blue-collar brand into a venue that relies on corporate recruitment narratives and spreadsheet scheme over raw physical violence, the foundation cracks. The studio hosts will try to make excuses about scheme fits and roster transitions, but real football fans know the truth: you can't abandon a hard-nosed, trench-first culture for Big Ten glitz and expect to keep your teeth. They walked away from the most violent, physical football in America, and all they got in return was getting humbled in the mud. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| REACTION: Refs Rob BYU and UCF, Utah Slams Houston, Texas Tech Crumbles, Arizona Soars, Kansas State? | 25 Oct 2026 | 00:31:54 | |
If you ever needed proof that the Big 12 is a relentless weekly meat grinder where soft teams get completely chewed up, just look at how fast the ground shifts across the state of Utah. Down in the Orlando heat, unblemished No. 2 BYU learned the brutal reality of conference depth the hard way. The Cougars brought their trademark toughness into the Bounce House, battling through sixty minutes of mud and sweat, only to get knocked off in a 39-31 double-overtime fistfight against UCF. Bear Bachmeier and that blue-collar BYU squad took a punch directly to the jaw, proving that in this league, the moment you drop your intensity or leave an edge on the team bus, the dirt will claim you. Meanwhile, up at high altitude, No. 10 Utah is preparing to protect its home turf at Rice-Eccles Stadium in a top-15, trench-warfare showdown against No. 14 Houston. Kyle Whittingham’s Utes don't give a damn about corporate spreadsheet predictions or ESPN media bias. They operate on raw line-of-scrimmage violence, high-altitude endurance, and dragging soft opponents into deep water until they fold. From Provo to Salt Lake City, this conference doesn't offer off-weeks, pristine studio narratives, or protected coasting. While the suit-and-tie network executives in Bristol try to spin every upset as a collapse, real football fans know the truth: the Big 12 is the most violent, unpredictable gauntlet in college football, where every single Saturday is an all-out war for survival. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| REACTION: BYU, UCF Got Screwed By Big 12 Referees, HUGE Issues After Big 12 Fall Apart | 24 Oct 2026 | 00:30:58 | |
The corporate suits in Bristol finally got the double-overtime chaos they’ve been drooling over. Unblemished, No. 2 ranked BYU walked straight into the Orlando humidity and took a brutal 39-31 punch to the jaw against UCF. This wasn't some soft, spreadsheet-approved television broadcast. It was a sixty-plus-minute trench brawl where both teams traded raw, physical blows in the Florida heat. BYU stayed alive behind Bear Bachmeier’s toughness and a clutch blocked field goal at the end of regulation just to force extra football. But when Keyone Jenkins punched in the final score in double-OT and UCF’s defense held on the goal line, the perfection was gone. It’s proof positive that the Big 12 is a weekly meat grinder—if you show up sluggish or leave your blue-collar edge on the team bus, you get dragged directly into the mud. The network TV executives will spend all week using this upset to write off the Cougars and claim the Big 12 lacks staying power. They’ll ignore the sheer physical violence of playing eight straight weeks in college football’s most grueling conference. BYU got knocked down, but real football programs don't whine to the media—they scrape off the dirt and get ready to fight back. Would you like a 40-second radio script focusing on Bear Bachmeier's performance under pressure, or a 300-word piece analyzing how this loss impacts BYU's Big 12 Championship hopes? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| EMERGENCY: West Virginia Just STUNNED TCU, Texas Tech Was BURIED In Cincinnati Shocker | 24 Oct 2026 | 00:12:14 | |
If you wanted proof that the Big 12 is a weekly meat grinder where soft, over-hyped teams go to get exposed, look no further than Saturday’s slate. Over in Fort Worth, West Virginia stepped onto the turf at Amon G. Carter Stadium and dragged TCU straight into a 60-minute fistfight. While the suit-and-tie media in Bristol spend all morning obsessing over soft passing mechanics, the Mountaineers won the old-fashioned way: line-of-scrimmage violence and ruthless turnover execution. David Afogho came off the edge for a brutal strip-sack with 34 seconds left, setting up Ben Cutter’s game-sealing fumble recovery to lock down a 24-20 road victory. West Virginia gave up yards on paper, but when the game hit critical mass in the fourth quarter, they out-hit, out-executed, and flat-out broke TCU’s spirit in the dirt. Meanwhile, Nippert Stadium hosted a complete blueprint of Big 12 trench dominance as Cincinnati handed No. 8 Texas Tech a 37-24 beating. The Red Raiders rolled into Ohio undefeated, riding high on corporate hype and media praise, only to get slammed directly in the mouth. Cincinnati’s front five steamrolled Texas Tech’s defense for 255 rushing yards, led by Cole Tabb’s 173-yard, four-quarter clinic on pure physical football. JC French IV sliced up the secondary for four touchdown passes, while the Bearcats' defense harassed Tech into three costly turnovers. This is the exact reality of the Big 12. There are no free passes, no spreadsheet safety nets, and zero protected coasting. If you don't bring blood-and-guts toughness every single Saturday, you get exposed in the mud. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Wayfair ULTRA POUCHES Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Utah Expert Gets SLAMMED By Big 12 Squad... Houston Win Inbound? | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:32:03 | |
Forget perimeter finesse—Salt Lake City is hosting an absolute fistfight. When No. 10 Utah hosts No. 14 Houston at Rice-Eccles Stadium, we aren't getting some soft, spreadsheet-approved television product. We are getting sixty brutal minutes of line-of-scrimmage violence in the high-altitude mud. Kyle Whittingham’s Utes don't operate on studio hype or corporate algorithms. They run on suffocating execution, relentless trench warfare, and dragging soft opponents into deep water until their lungs give out. But across the field, Houston isn't flying in to hand over a victory or bow down to the altitude. The Cougars bring an iron-jawed defense and a physical run game designed to punch elite programs straight in the mouth. They know that surviving Rice-Eccles takes blood, guts, and zero excuses. The suit-and-tie spreadsheet nerds in Bristol love to dismiss Big 12 depth because it doesn't fit their pre-packaged narratives. But this ranked top-15 showdown isn't getting settled by pristine graphics or perimeter skill players—it’s going to be won in the dirt by two hard-nosed teams trading heavyweight blows until someone cracks. Strap up, because the loser gets dragged under, and the winner proves once again that real football runs straight through the Big 12. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Expert Predicts HUGE Upset This Weekend That Will ROCK the Big 12... | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:32:34 | |
While suit-and-tie network executives in Bristol try to shove soft, over-hyped coastal matchups down our throats, real college football fans know exactly where the real action is this Saturday. The Big 12 is putting on an absolute slate of pure, unadulterated trench warfare from sunrise to midnight. This isn't a league for delicate, perimeter-soft programs looking for easy ratings. Look across the board: undefeated, No. 2 BYU goes on the road to battle UCF, stepping directly into a trap-game environment where blue-collar execution in the trenches will be tested on every single snap. Out west, top-ten Utah hosts a ranked Houston squad in a brutal, line-of-scrimmage fistfight that will leave bruised ribs and broken spirits. Throw in Texas Tech heading into Cincinnati, Kansas State clashing with Arizona State, and Colorado trading blows with Oklahoma State—every single matchup is a four-quarter meat grinder. The algorithm nerds love to sit in air-conditioned studios and dismiss the depth of this conference because it doesn't fit their pre-packaged television narratives. But this Saturday's slate proves what real football is actually about. There are no warm-up weeks or free passes in the Big 12. You show up, strap up your helmet, and earn every single yard in the mud and dirt. From high-altitude battles in Utah to physical fights in Ohio and Florida, Saturday is going to be a total showcase of pure, unrelenting football violence. Let the suit-and-ties preach their spreadsheet metrics all morning. True fans will be locked into the Big 12, watching real men battle in the trenches for sixty brutal minutes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| This Houston, Utah Prediction Will SHOCK You... Both Teams In Trouble? | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:47:14 | |
If you’re looking for soft, perimeter-passing finesse this Saturday, do not tune into Salt Lake City. When No. 10 Utah hosts No. 14 Houston at Rice-Eccles Stadium, we are getting a premier Big 12 collision built entirely on line-of-scrimmage violence and blue-collar grit. The national suit-and-ties in Bristol love to obsess over sleek coastal brands, but real football minds know this ranked matchup is a four-quarter meat grinder. Utah prides itself on defensive dominance, high-altitude intimidation, and dragging opponents into deep water until they surrender. Kyle Whittingham’s squad doesn't operate on studio hype—they run on brutal trench warfare, physical endurance, and suffocating execution. Across the field, Houston isn't flying into Utah to hand over a victory or bow down to the altitude. The Cougars bring an iron-jawed defense and a physical run game designed to punch elite teams directly in the mouth. They know that stepping into Rice-Eccles Stadium requires blood, guts, and zero excuses. If Houston wants to shock the country and climb higher in the national rankings, they have to match Utah's physical violence on every single snap. Forget the computer algorithms and spreadsheet metrics that try to downplay Big 12 depth. This isn't a game decided by pristine studio graphics or soft perimeter skill players—it’s going to be settled in the mud and dirt by two relentless, hard-nosed football programs trading heavyweight blows for sixty brutal minutes. The team that owns the line of scrimmage will walk out alive, while the loser gets dragged under. Strap up your helmets, because Salt Lake City is about to host an absolute fistfight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Here's Why Notre Dame Is Joining the Big 12 Conference After BYU Game... | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:32:31 | |
The suit-and-tie network executives in Bristol and Chicago love to pitch Notre Dame on their precious super-conferences, but if the Irish ever wake up and smell the real football, the Big 12 is the only logical landing spot. For decades, golden-dome entitlement hid behind independent TV contracts and soft scheduling arrangements. But the landscape has shifted. The Big Ten and SEC operate like corporate syndicates designed to turn classic programs into sterile TV content. Meanwhile, Brett Yormark has transformed the Big 12 into a premier, blood-and-guts football conference—a rugged gauntlet defined by line-of-scrimmage violence, genuine rivalries, and high-altitude houses of horrors like LaVell Edwards Stadium. If Notre Dame wants to claim they still play real, hard-nosed college football, they need to stop hiding behind special postseason exemptions and step into a four-quarter weekly meat grinder. Dropping South Bend into the Big 12 would instantly pit the Irish against real physical cultures like BYU, Utah, and Texas Tech every single Saturday. No pamper-job rotations or coasting on legacy reputation—just raw trench warfare where every yard in the dirt is earned. The suit-and-ties claim Notre Dame would never trade their precious independence for a middle-America gauntlet. But true football fans know the truth: if the Irish ever want to prove they can handle genuine physical dominance instead of algorithm-inflated metrics, joining the Big 12 is their only way out of the corporate country club. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Expert EXPOSES ESPN's Latest Move to BURY BYU, Utah and Houston... | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:31:24 | |
ESPN’s precious Football Power Index computer formula isn't just broken—it is a localized smear campaign against the entire Big 12. Look at the absolute absurdity on paper. Kalani Sitake’s BYU Cougars sit proudly at 6-0, holding down the No. 2 national ranking in the human AP Poll after physically beating No. 2 Notre Dame to a pulp. Yet, Bristol’s favorite spreadsheet nerds look at an unblemished, top-two juggernaut and relegate BYU to No. 14 in the FPI. Why? Because ESPN’s proprietary algorithm is built from the ground up to protect corporate blue-bloods and shield pampered power programs from the brutal reality of actual trench warfare. The FPI treats the entire Big 12 like a second-class afterthought. Texas Tech, Utah, and BYU are all sitting at 6-0, grinding through a weekly gauntlet where every single snap requires blood-and-guts execution. But instead of rewarding real grass, bruised ribs, and four-quarter line-of-scrimmage dominance, the Bristol computer spits out metrics that favor multi-loss SEC and Big Ten rosters simply based on preseason hype and suit-and-tie brand bias. Computers don't measure the thin air at LaVell Edwards Stadium, a goal-line stand with the game on the line, or the pure, unyielding grit of a program that refuses to fold. ESPN’s analysts can cook up all the analytic disrespect they want, but the raw tape doesn't lie. BYU and the Big 12 didn't build undefeated records to validate a Bristol spreadsheet—they are out here breaking the national algorithm entirely. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| The Big 12 Just FAILED BYU, Entire League In A Massive Way... | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:30:04 | |
When BYU turned back No. 2 Notre Dame in that 28-24 thriller, the suit-and-tie coastal media immediately reached for their favorite crutch: manufactured controversy. Look at the tape. As CJ Carr’s frantic goal-line pass struck the turf, a full second clearly remained on the stadium clock. The Big 12 even came out postgame and confirmed that one second should have been restored. But while network empty-suits whine endlessly about clock management and uncalled pass interference, they are completely blind to the physical reality of what actually transpired in Provo. Notre Dame didn't lose because of a clock operator—they lost because they got physically manhandled in a high-altitude house of horrors. Kalani Sitake’s squad didn't ask for legacy protection or media handouts. They earned every inch in the dirt. Bear Bachmeier put on an absolute blue-collar clinic, scoring three different ways, including the ice-cold touchdown strike to Walker Lyons with under two minutes on the clock. And when the Irish launched their final desperate drive, BYU’s defense stood like a stone wall, stopping four straight goal-line rushes and leaving Notre Dame gasping for air in the thin Utah oxygen. Let the suit-and-ties in Bristol draft their whiny press releases and cook up excuses for blue-blood entitlement. Algorithms and clock-management debates don't win ballgames—trench warfare does. Unblemished 6-0 BYU dragged Notre Dame into the deep water, out-hit them on four consecutive downs, and proved that the balance of power in college football runs straight through the Big 12. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Expert Reveals Scary News for BYU, Utah... and Entire Big 12... | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:26:30 | |
While network suit-and-ties glaze over the calendar looking ahead to November 7th’s Holy War showdown in Salt Lake City, both No. 2 BYU and Utah are walking directly into a high-voltage trap. Welcome to the Big 12 meat grinder, where brand reputations don't mean a single damn thing once the ball is kicked off into the mud. Look at undefeated BYU. Kalani Sitake’s squad is coming off a brutal, emotional war after suffocating Notre Dame on the goal line. Every corporate network anchor in Bristol is practically begging for a letdown spot. They expect Bear Bachmeier and this blue-collar unit to read their own press clippings, show up soft, and drop their guard. But in this league, if you take one week off to pat yourself on the back, you get hit squarely in the jaw. Meanwhile, over in Salt Lake, Kyle Whittingham’s Utes are facing the exact same danger. Utah prides itself on line-of-scrimmage violence and trench toughness, but if they enter this weekend looking past their opponent and itching for revenge against BYU, they’re going to get dragged into deep water and drowned by a hungrier football team. The Big 12 doesn't offer free passes or warm-up weeks. The suit-and-tie narrative wants you to tune into the national storylines, but real football fans know the truth: trap games are set, the altitude is thin, and both Utah powerhouses are on maximum upset alert. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Here's What It's REALLY Like to Attend A BYU Game... Unless I'm Overreacting? | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:33:12 | |
Stepping into LaVell Edwards Stadium on a game day isn't just attending a sporting event—it is walking straight into a high-altitude house of horrors that leaves opposing programs completely shell-shocked. Perched against the staggering backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains, the atmosphere hits you instantly. Sixty-plus thousand screaming, die-hard fans turn Provo into a deafening wall of sound. While coastal suit-and-ties spend their Saturdays sipping lattes in air-conditioned luxury boxes, a BYU home crowd brings an unyielding, blue-collar intensity that vibrates right through the turf. Every single snap is played out in a high-altitude meat grinder where oxygen is thin, the pressure is relentless, and opposing teams are forced to fight for every single yard. There are no corporate shortcuts or manufactured hype here. Tailgates are packed with authentic community spirit, and the stadium itself hums with a historic, hard-nosed pride. When Kalani Sitake’s squad takes the field, they feed directly off that deafening energy, translating the crowd's raw heartbeat into vicious line-of-scrimmage violence. Opponents arrive expecting a polite afternoon of football and instead find themselves drowning in deep water. The wind cuts down off the mountains, the crowd never sits down, and the physical toll of playing in Provo mounts with every brutal quarter. It’s loud, it’s hostile, and it’s unapologetically old-school. For anyone lucky enough to experience it firsthand, a game in Provo proves that authentic, community-driven football still reigns supreme. The selection committee and national media can try to ignore the Wasatch Front all they want, but stepping onto that field means stepping into a war zone where legacy prestige goes to die. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| I COMPLETELY Missed THIS During BYU's Upset Win Over Notre Dame... | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:27:02 | |
While suit-and-tie talking heads on corporate networks swoon over pre-packaged blue-blood golden boys, BYU’s Bear Bachmeier is putting on a weekly masterclass in absolute physical dominance. If the Heisman Trophy is truly meant for the single most outstanding player in college football, Bachmeier isn't just in the conversation—he should be leading the entire pack. He doesn't pad his numbers in garbage time against soft, non-conference opponents. Bachmeier operates right in the brutal heart of the Big 12 meat grinder, carrying an unblemished 6-0 BYU squad straight into the national top two. Look no further than his historic performance against Notre Dame: four total touchdowns scored three different ways. He ran for two, caught a trick-play score, and threw the ice-cold, game-winning touchdown pass under two minutes to drag the Irish down. He became the first FBS player in thirty years to pull off that trifecta against an AP top-five opponent. That isn't just stat-sheet padding—that is cold-blooded, big-time football execution under absolute pressure. Standing 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, Bachmeier plays quarterback like an extra linebacker who happens to throw a lethal deep ball. He embraces contact, extends broken plays through sheer willpower, and punishes defensive backs whenever he tucks the ball to run. He is the absolute heart, soul, and physical engine of a program that refuses to bow down to coastal brand entitlement. The media suits can keep pushing their pristine, stat-inflated system quarterbacks all they want. But when you strip away the hype and evaluate pure impact, toughness, and winning pedigree, Bear Bachmeier is the definition of a Heisman-caliber superstar. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| POWER RANKINGS: BYU Resets the Standard, Utah Falls, Texas Tech Rises, Houston Soars, Arizona State? | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:32:55 | |
While coastal media empty-suits spent decades worshipping pre-packaged prestige, BYU quietly built an absolute powerhouse in the high-altitude trenches of Provo. Sitting at a flawless 6-0 and surging into the national top two, Kalani Sitake’s squad isn't just winning games—they are setting a new standard for elite, physical football in the modern era. BYU is elite because they refuse to cut corners or rely on corporate media hype. They construct their empire from the inside out, utilizing punishing line-of-scrimmage execution, violent developmental depth, and a suffocating defense that forces high-priced offensive talent into submission. While soft programs depend on flashy transfer portals and media narratives, the Cougars drag opponents straight into the mud at LaVell Edwards Stadium—a high-altitude house of horrors where top-tier programs come to die. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier embodies this blue-collar dominance, combining ice-cold decision-making with physical grit that wears down defenders over four brutal quarters. Behind him, a disciplined offensive line dictates the tempo, while a relentless defense locks down the perimeter and delivers jaw-breaking hits in the box. This 6-0 start isn't a fluke or a feel-good story; it is the ultimate validation of Big 12 trench warfare. BYU doesn't ask for national respect—they smash their way through the front door, drown legacy entitlement in deep water, and prove that authentic toughness reigns supreme in college football. The playoff committee can keep making excuses for regional monopolies, but the tape doesn't lie: elite football runs straight through the Wasatch Front. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Notre Dame Football Claims BYU CHEATED, Could OVERTURN Game Result?! | 18 Oct 2026 | 00:28:44 | |
That dramatic 28-24 finish in Provo was sheer Big 12 trench violence, but coastal media suit-and-ties are already crying foul over the clock hitting zero. When No. 8 BYU stood tall on the goal line to deny No. 2 Notre Dame on the final play, CJ Carr’s desperation pass hit the turf with a full second clearly ticking on the stadium clock. The Big 12 even admitted after the game that one second should have remained. But studio empty-suits whining about clock errors or uncalled pass interference are completely missing the point: Notre Dame was physically manhandled for sixty minutes in a high-altitude house of horrors. Kalani Sitake’s squad didn't ask for legacy protection—they earned this win in the dirt. Bear Bachmeier put on an absolute blue-collar clinic, scoring three different ways and throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to Walker Lyons with under two minutes to go. When the Irish mounted their final drive, BYU’s defense flexed its muscles and leveled Notre Dame’s high-priced offense on four straight goal-line snaps. Let the national media make excuses for blue-blood entitlement; the raw tape doesn't lie. Unblemished 6-0 BYU dragged Notre Dame into the deep water, out-hit them in the trenches, and proved the balance of power runs straight through the Big 12. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| REACTION: BYU is No. 1 After Notre Dame Win, Texas Tech Rolls, Houston is Elite, Oklahoma State? | 18 Oct 2026 | 00:27:34 | |
That 28-24 instant classic in Provo wasn’t just a victory—it was a total demolition of coastal entitlement. When No. 8 BYU took down No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday night, the national suit-and-ties got a four-quarter tutorial in raw Big 12 trench warfare. Corporate media spent all week gushing over Notre Dame’s golden helmet prestige and soft brand bias, completely ignoring the fact that they were walking straight into a high-altitude house of horrors at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kalani Sitake’s squad didn't win this game with finesse or flash; they won it in the mud. Bear Bachmeier put on a blue-collar clinic, accounting for four total touchdowns, including that ice-cold six-yard strike to Walker Lyons with under two minutes left to retake the lead. Then, when the Irish tried to mount a final drive, the Cougars' defense flexed their physical muscles, making a heroic goal-line stand as CJ Carr’s final pass hit the turf in the end zone to seal Notre Dame's fate. This wasn't just a signature win for an unblemished 6-0 BYU team; it was a loud, aggressive referendum for the entire Big 12. It proved that authentic, hard-nosed developmental depth on the Wasatch Front will out-hit, out-execute, and out-grind pre-packaged blue-blood hype every day of the week. The playoff selection committee can't hide behind regional favoritism anymore. BYU dragged Notre Dame into the deep water, drowned their hype, and proved the balance of power in college football runs right through Provo. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| EMOTIONAL: BYU Shocks College Football, Upsets Notre Dame. We Have Arrived. | 18 Oct 2026 | 00:29:22 | |
That 28-24 instant classic in Provo wasn’t just a victory—it was a total demolition of coastal entitlement.When No. 8 BYU took down No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday night, the national suit-and-ties got a four-quarter tutorial in raw Big 12 trench warfare. Corporate media spent all week gushing over Notre Dame’s golden helmet prestige and soft brand bias, completely ignoring the fact that they were walking straight into a high-altitude house of horrors at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kalani Sitake’s squad didn't win this game with finesse or flash; they won it in the mud. Bear Bachmeier put on a blue-collar clinic, accounting for four total touchdowns, including that ice-cold six-yard strike to Walker Lyons with under two minutes left to retake the lead. Then, when the Irish tried to mount a final drive, the Cougars' defense flexed their physical muscles, making a heroic goal-line stand as CJ Carr’s final pass hit the turf in the end zone to seal Notre Dame's fate. This wasn't just a signature win for an unblemished 6-0 BYU team; it was a loud, aggressive referendum for the entire Big 12. It proved that authentic, hard-nosed developmental depth on the Wasatch Front will out-hit, out-execute, and out-grind pre-packaged blue-blood hype every day of the week. The playoff selection committee can't hide behind regional favoritism anymore. BYU dragged Notre Dame into the deep water, drowned their hype, and proved the balance of power in college football runs right through Provo. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Indeed SupplyHouse Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY Odoo Gametime FanDuel 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| REPLAY: Drake Toll Drops SHOCKING BYU Update Live At Chubbys Before Notre Dame Game | 17 Oct 2026 | 00:33:56 | |
When top-ten heavyweights clash, narratives take a back seat to structural realities. The matchup between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium presents a brutal, high-stakes collision between hyper-efficient defensive suppression and high-leverage local variance. The Defensive BaselineMarcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish enter as a double-digit road favorite, backed by a defense operating at an elite national standard. Notre Dame’s front seven has effectively erased ground games all season, allowing just 58.3 rushing yards per game while yielding 11.0 points per contest.BYU’s offensive engine relies heavily on methodical down-and-distance control. The Cougars convert third downs at a top-ten national clip, but their passing volume ranks outside the top 80 FBS programs. If Notre Dame’s elite secondary smothers BYU’s early-down play-action sequences, the Cougars will be forced behind the sticks—colliding directly with Notre Dame’s suffocating front.The Leverage PointBYU’s path to an upset hinges entirely on defensive leverage. Kalani Sitake’s front holds opponents to 80.4 rushing yards per game and 13.4 points per contest. Notre Dame’s offense averages a blistering 44.0 points per game, powered by a ground game pushing nearly 200 yards per outing. If BYU can hold Notre Dame’s rushing attack under four yards per carry and turn the contest into a late-down throwing environment, altitude and crowd noise in Provo could introduce the high-variance mistakes BYU needs. But if Notre Dame dictates the line of scrimmage early, their top-ranked defense will ruthlessly close the door. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY ULTRA POUCHES Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| The Big 12's ENTIRE Reputation is On the Line With BYU, Notre Dame... | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:30:48 | |
PROVO, Utah — When top-ten heavyweights clash in October, narrative take a back seat to structural realities. The upcoming matchup between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium presents a brutal, high-stakes collision between hyper-efficient defensive suppression and high-leverage local variance. The Defensive BaselineMarcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish enter as a double-digit road favorite, backed by a defense operating at an elite national standard. Notre Dame’s front seven has effectively erased ground games all season, allowing just 58.3 rushing yards per game while yielding 11.0 points per contest. BYU’s offensive engine relies heavily on methodical down-and-distance control. The Cougars convert third downs at a top-ten national clip, but their passing volume ranks outside the top 80 FBS programs. If Notre Dame’s elite secondary smothers BYU’s early-down play-action sequences, the Cougars will be forced behind the sticks—colliding directly with Notre Dame’s suffocating front. The Leverage Point BYU’s path to an upset hinges entirely on defensive leverage. Kalani Sitake’s front holds opponents to 80.4 rushing yards per game and 13.4 points per contest. Notre Dame’s offense averages a blistering 44.0 points per game, powered by a ground game pushing nearly 200 yards per outing. If BYU can hold Notre Dame’s rushing attack under four yards per carry and turn the contest into a late-down throwing environment, altitude and crowd noise in Provo could introduce the high-variance mistakes BYU needs. But if Notre Dame dictates the line of scrimmage early, their top-ranked defense will ruthlessly close the door. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY ULTRA POUCHES Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||
| Expert Reacts to SHOCKING College Football Playoff News... 24 Teams?! BYU to UCF, Big 12 Loves It! | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:25:20 | |
Reports indicating that the College Football Playoff is finalizing a 24-team model represent an immediate victory for the Big 12 and programs like BYU. The math behind the current 12-team model systematically caps middle-tier power conferences. Brand perception and strength-of-schedule bias routinely compress the Big 12 down to just one or two bids. Expanding the field to 24 teams shatters that artificial glass ceiling, shifting the selection paradigm from brand protection to pure on-field volume. Under a 24-team bracket, the Big 12 projects to consistently land four to five programs in the postseason picture annually rather than fighting over a single auto-bid bubble. For BYU specifically, this expansion eliminates a historic vulnerability: getting locked out despite double-digit wins. The Cougars’ high-margin regular seasons—often dinged by committee strength-of-record metrics—instantly map into first- and second-round playoff access, securing home playoff games in Provo rather than relying on chaotic November dominoes. Expansion turns the playoff into a meritocracy, ensuring deep, consistent programs no longer get left in the cold. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI Butcher Box 5-Hour ENERGY ULTRA POUCHES Gametime FanDuel 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. | |||