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Move Over Utah, BYU... THIS Team is About to Steal the Big 12 Championship?!

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

While national headlines remain fixated on third-ranked Utah and ninth-ranked BYU, the Big 12's multi-team bottleneck is primed to trigger absolute structural chaos. Beneath the Holy War spotlight, a five-team logjam of two-loss programs—Texas Tech, Houston, Arizona, Baylor, and Oklahoma State—sits perfectly positioned to hijack the conference championship pipeline.

The high-wire math of the league’s tiebreaker matrix means a single November stumble from top-ranked Utah can ignite complete bedlam. If Arizona pulls off a Friday night upset over the undefeated Utes in Salt Lake City, it doesn't just hand Utah its first conference loss; it drags the entire league into multi-team common-opponent tiebreakers where strength of schedule and point differentials govern survival.

Under that scenario, a dark horse like Texas Tech or Willie Fritz’s Houston Cougars could leapfrog the narrative entirely. Texas Tech’s high-powered scoring threshold gives them an explosive edge in shootouts, while Houston’s physical, clock-suffocating front seven makes them a matchup nightmare down the stretch. Meanwhile, spoilers like Baylor and Oklahoma State possess the trench leverage to disrupt the standings in late-season matchups.

Should the heavyweights falter under late-season pressure, Arlington will not feature a predictable Holy War rematch. Instead, the final Big 12 title game could showcase a complete tactical wildcard—proving that in a 16-team league defined by zero-margin execution, real postseason access belongs to whoever survives the chaotic November fringe.

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MUST-WIN: BYU Football’s Playoff Hopes HINGE on Bear Bachmeier’s PERFORMANCE Against Dangerous Baylor Bears | Locked On Crossover

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

BYU football braces for a pivotal battle against the Baylor Bears, with both teams’ Big 12 Conference championship and College Football Playoff dreams hanging in the balance. Sitting at No. 10 in the latest CFP rankings, BYU faces immense pressure to run the table, while Baylor enters LaVell Edwards Stadium riding an interim coach boost and a dangerous, nothing-to-lose mentality. The discussion explored how Bear Bachmeier is seeking a bounce-back game after a four-interception performance against Utah, and whether dynamic Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway’s recent surge—highlighted by 120 rush yards against Iowa State—will tilt the matchup in favor of the Bears. One concept discussed was the shift in confidence among the Baylor roster since Joe Klanderman’s promotion, emphasizing aggressive defense and a more relaxed, focused approach.

A key theme that emerged was the significance of defensive play and limiting costly mistakes in this high-stakes November clash. The conversation focused on BYU’s recent struggles with critical turnovers and penalties, including 11 flags and a minus-2 turnover margin in their last outing. Several points were raised, including BYU’s subpar missed tackle rate—ranking 136th out of 138 FBS teams—and the BYU Cougars’ three consecutive games with crucial late first-half interceptions from Bachmeier. The matchup pits two of the Big 12’s stingiest run defenses against one another, making ball security and field position even more important, especially with a sloppy weather forecast potentially looming over Provo.

The discussion explored whether BYU’s offensive weapons, including a not-fully-healthy LJ Martin, can ignite behind Bachmeier, or if Baylor’s propensity for creating havoc at the line of scrimmage will lead to another upset. Both teams have shown vulnerability—Baylor’s ground game has struggled behind an inconsistent offensive line, while BYU’s defense has allowed late conversions and failed to consistently generate takeaways. The conversation weighed predictions, with expectations of a hard-fought, low-scoring contest potentially decided by discipline and turnovers. Will Kalani Sitake’s squad answer the bell on home turf, or can Klanderman’s Bears continue their fearless run and upend the playoff hopes of BYU? This episode breaks down the keys, X-factors, and stakes as BYU and Baylor collide in a season-defining Big 12 duel.

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Week 11 vs Baylor | Kelly Poppinga, Defensive Coordinator | November 11, 2026

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:54:48 GMT

Week 11 vs Baylor | Nusi Taumoepeau, LB | November 11, 2026

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:48:57 GMT

Jake & Ben: Full Show | Latest CFP Rankings Have Utah at No. 2 & BYU at No. 10 | Ute Insider Steve Bartle Shares Thoughts on Win Over BYU & Big Matchup at Arizona This Weekend | Does BYU Have a Path to the CFP? | Utah Jazz Need a Win Tonight

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:22:59 GMT

11-11-26 - Hour 3 - Jonathan Tavernari and Darnell Dickson talk Cougar Basketball

Broadway Media — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:11:57 GMT

11-11-26 - Hour 4 - Linebacker Cade Uluave joins the show and how will Bear Bachmeier bounce back from last week's loss

Broadway Media — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:11:49 GMT

11-11-26 - Cade Uluave - BYU Linebacker joins Cougar Sports

Broadway Media — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:07:38 GMT

Hour 3: What is BYU's Path to the CFP From Here? Do They Need to go Undefeated? | What You Got Wednesday: Best Baylor or Arizona Athletes & Best Florida Things | Audio Vault: Jazz Fans, At Least You Aren't Kings Fans

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:22:26 GMT

11-11-26 - Darnell Dickson - BYU Beat Writer, Daily Herald

Broadway Media — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:21:12 GMT

Steve Bartle: Recapping Utah's Rivalry Win over BYU & Looking Ahead to Arizona

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:19:50 GMT

Hour 2: Steve Bartle's Thoughts on Utah's Win over BYU, and the Upcoming Top-25 Matchup at Arizona | Jaylen Brown is the New Kawhi Leonard | Man, That Jets Team Has Aged Poorly

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:14:47 GMT

11-11-26 - Jonathan Tavernari - Former Cougar forward - What can we expect from Dawson Baker? Nate Pickens impact for BYU

Broadway Media — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:46:52 GMT

11-11-26 Hour 2 - Brandon Gurney's thoughts on BYU football, Bear Bachmeier practice sound

Broadway Media — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:15:17 GMT

FULL SHOW | Notre Dame winning is really boosting BYU's clout in latest CFP rankings | Arizona writer Michael Lev previews Utah @ Arizona | Stewart Mandel on 24

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:58:45 GMT

Hour 1: Utah Rises to 2 and BYU Stays Top-10 in Latest CFP Rankings | Top 3 Stories of the Day: Lauri Markkanen is Out for a Month | Rex Ryan + Feet = A Tale as Old as Time

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:50:03 GMT

HOUR 4 | Cougar Preview Show | BYU's path to rematch with Utah and the College football playoff | BYU Vs. Baylor + MORE

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:25:36 GMT

11-11-26 - Hour 1 - How much of an impact can Nate Pickens make for BYU Basketball?

Broadway Media — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:22:28 GMT

HOUR 3 | Cougar Preview Show | Takeaways from BYU's 28-20 loss to rival Utah | Bear Bachmeier interceptions | BYU's defense responds after falling behind 14-0 + MORE

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:12:34 GMT

The College Football Playoff is EXPANDING & BYU Has Major Opportunity to Send Off Big 12 Title Game | Big 12 Squad

Jake Hatch, Drake Toll, Kalani Sitake, Bear Bachmeier, LJ Martin — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Utah Utes dominate defensively as Devon Dampier shines, fueling national title buzz and shaking up the Big 12 power rankings. As the conference moves toward a 24-team playoff and scraps the Big 12 Championship game, controversy swirls: does this new landscape help or hurt teams’ title hopes, and will regular season champions finally get their due?

The discussion explores Baylor Bears’ playoff chances, BYU Cougars’ must-win gauntlet, and the high-octane but defensively challenged campaigns of Oklahoma State Cowboys and West Virginia Mountaineers—especially with Michael Hawkins Jr. putting up historic rushing numbers. The hosts debate ESPN’s outsized influence, playoff selection fairness, NIL arms races, and what losing the conference title game means for tradition and motivation. Will expanded playoffs truly engage more teams and fans, or is college football losing its soul?

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Week 11 vs Baylor | Bear Bachmeier, Quarterback | November 10, 2026

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:53:12 GMT

Week 11 vs Baylor | Aaron Roderick, Offensive Coordinator | November 10, 2026

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:50:34 GMT

The Athletic CFB insider Stewart Mandel | 24-team playoff reaction | Utah at #2 and BYU at #10 in latest playoff selection rankings | Utah Vs. Arizona + MORE

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:49:07 GMT

CFP Chairman explains why BYU only dropped one spot after loss + Preston Rex interview

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:45:40 GMT

HOUR 1 | BYU's getting clout from the CFP selection committee with win over Notre Dame | Utah at #2 and in control of their path to the CFB playoff | Utah Vs. BYU rivalry rematch is a possibility + MORE

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:16:08 GMT