Locked On Podcast Network, Drake Toll
▶ WebplayerLocked On Big 12 podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for one of the deepest, most prestigious conferences in the country. Hosted by Drake Toll, the Locked On Big 12 podcast provides your daily Big 12 fix with expert opinions, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage from all around the Big 12 and it’s communities. From the rich history of Texas Tech to the clashes between Iowa State and Oklahoma State, and all the newcomers in between, the Locked On Big 12 podcast takes you be...
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Oct 8, 2026 · 27:22
As a prominent voice in sports media, commentary surrounding cultural and respectful discourse in collegiate athletics often highlights broader issues of fairness and…
Oct 8, 2026 · 29:06
The seismic shift in television selections this week proves what hardcore fans have known all along: the traditional, SEC-obsessed monopoly on premier broadcast windows is…
Oct 7, 2026 · 30:33
Baylor's surprising 4-1 start has quietly turned heads across the Big 12, especially given how few pundits expected Dave Aranda's squad to make this kind of noise right out of…
Oct 7, 2026 · 29:58
Securing the coveted ABC prime-time window for an upcoming clash against Notre Dame is the ultimate validation of what the rest of the country is finally waking up to: BYU…
Oct 6, 2026 · 19:46
Navigating the grueling landscape of the Big 12 brings starkly different storylines for BYU, Baylor, and Texas Tech as the conference meat grinder heats up. BYU is currently…
Oct 6, 2026 · 32:06
The case for BYU, Utah, and Texas Tech to crash the College Football Playoff field rests on a simple, undeniable reality: the Big 12 is a punishing line-of-scrimmage gauntlet,…
Oct 5, 2026 · 29:36
The latest weekend slate in the Big 12 served as a masterclass in line-of-scrimmage dominance, with BYU, Texas Tech, and Houston all securing massive wins by doing what this…
Oct 5, 2026 · 29:31
The latest college football slate offered another brutal masterclass in Big 12 supremacy, with BYU, Texas Tech, and Houston all securing statement victories by doing what this…
Oct 4, 2026 · 30:39
No. 10 BYU set the tone for another brutal weekend in the Big 12, marching into Fort Worth and grinding out a vintage, blood-and-guts 17-10 victory over TCU. Playing without…
Oct 4, 2026 · 31:47
The BYU Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders once again anchored what makes a Saturday in the Big 12 an absolute war of attrition, putting their toughness on full display in…
Oct 4, 2026 · 11:00
Walking into Amon G. Carter Stadium for a high-stakes conference clash is never for the faint of heart, but the No. 10 BYU Cougars proved once again that Kalani Sitake’s squad is…
Oct 3, 2026 · 11:24
The latest Saturday slate in the Big 12 delivered absolute fireworks, with Iowa State and Houston securing massive, hard-fought victories that further underscore the chaotic,…
Oct 2, 2026 · 32:30
The college football slate this weekend brings another massive proving ground for the Big 12, with BYU, West Virginia, and Texas Tech all facing high-stakes battles that will…
Oct 2, 2026 · 21:56
The discussion surrounding potential Big 12 expansion targets like Boise State, North Dakota State, and San Diego State highlights the ongoing arms race of conference…
Oct 1, 2026 · 39:41
The Associated Press poll continues to shortchange the Big 12, treating a conference defined by brutal parity and physical trench warfare as an afterthought compared to coastal…
Oct 1, 2026 · 28:50
For elite programs like BYU and the broader vanguard of the Big 12, the College Football Playoff selection committee's traditional polling behavior has long felt like an…
Sep 30, 2026 · 29:59
The strength of the Big 12 runs deep this season, anchored by programs like BYU, Utah, Oklahoma State, and West Virginia that showcase what happens when rugged, physical football…
Sep 30, 2026 · 28:50
The College Football Playoff committee's decision to incorporate a specialized conference-opponent strength metric starting in late November introduces a long-overdue analytical…
Sep 29, 2026 · 17:51
The BYU Cougars have carved out a dominant start to the 2026 college football season, racing to a 3-0 record and establishing themselves as one of the most physically imposing,…
Sep 29, 2026 · 28:00
The spotlight shifts to Amon G. Carter Stadium this weekend as ninth-ranked BYU heads down to Fort Worth for a high-stakes Big 12 collision with TCU. This is precisely the kind…
Sep 28, 2026 · 24:46
When national projections like On3 suddenly slot Oklahoma State into the College Football Playoff field over elite Big 12 standard-bearers like BYU and Utah, it exposes a…
Sep 28, 2026 · 30:12
When evaluating the true heavyweights of the Big 12, the conversation starts with elite standard-bearers like BYU and Texas Tech, whose early-season dominance continues to expose…
Sep 27, 2026 · 29:55
In an expanded playoff era, forcing elite programs like BYU through the unnecessary meat grinder of a conference championship game is a glaring administrative failure that…
Sep 27, 2026 · 26:39
Start with Oklahoma State lighting up the scoreboard and Texas Tech continuing their relentless dominance, and you have an absolute chaos-filled Saturday across the Big 12 that…
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:21
The Big 12 conference slate delivered a masterclass in physicality, with Texas Tech and Baylor both making heavy statements that underline the sheer depth and toughness of this…
Sep 25, 2026 · 28:14
The recurring appearance of derogatory, faith-targeted chants at BYU road venues has devolved from an isolated student-section issue into an exhausting systemic problem across…
Sep 25, 2026 · 30:30
The stage is set in Morgantown for an absolute heavyweight Big 12 slugfest as the Oklahoma State Cowboys travel into hostile territory to battle the West Virginia Mountaineers.…
Sep 24, 2026 · 38:36
For all the corporate media hand-wringing and coastal bias trying to prop up the ACC as a premier football power, a hard look at the advanced analytics, depth of roster…
Sep 24, 2026 · 27:38
When a national media voter completely leaves a surging, highly efficient powerhouse like BYU off their AP ballot, it serves as Exhibit A for the deep-seated institutional bias…
Sep 23, 2026 · 31:16
The Big 12 is hurtling toward an absolute blockbuster weekend of conference play that will completely reshape the national landscape and force every doubter to look at the depth…
Sep 23, 2026 · 30:52
When ESPN’s Strength of Record metrics plant both West Virginia and Texas Tech firmly inside the national top ten, it deals a devastating blow to the lazy narrative that Big 12…
Sep 22, 2026 · 23:12
While the national media loves to hyper-fixate on the traditional coastal storylines and obsess over every narrative coming out of Salt Lake City and Provo, Texas Tech continues…
Sep 22, 2026 · 30:44
ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) continues to validate what anyone actually watching the games already knows: Utah, Texas Tech, and BYU have completely separated themselves as…
Sep 21, 2026 · 27:02
The Big 12 just delivered an absolute statement-making weekend across the college football landscape, emphatically reminding the national media that its depth, grit, and physical…
Sep 21, 2026 · 28:32
The Big 12 just delivered a statement-making weekend across the college football landscape, emphatically reminding the national media that its depth and physical brand of…
Sep 20, 2026 · 28:48
BYU saw the pathetic trend of student sections resorting to cheap, bigoted religious slurs instead of actual football trash talk officially reach Fort Collins, proving once again…
Sep 20, 2026 · 30:50
The narrative that the Big 12 is somehow lagging behind the self-anointed powerhouse conferences took a violent hit this weekend, courtesy of a masterclass in interstate…
Sep 19, 2026 · 10:39
Down in the Queen City, West Virginia just put on a clinic and reminded the entire ACC what happens when rugged, blue-collar Big 12 football runs smack into a ranked opponent.…
Sep 19, 2026 · 9:53
For all the corporate suits trying to cram high-profile Big 12 matchups into unorthodox television windows, Friday night's showdown in Lubbock delivered an absolute masterclass…
Sep 18, 2026 · 29:05
When regional sports fandom crosses the line into toxic rumor-mongering, it exposes the absolute worst side of local sports media culture. The recent wave of baseless gossip and…
Sep 18, 2026 · 30:59
Placing a high-profile Big 12 showdown between Houston and Texas Tech on a Friday night in the Lone Star State is nothing short of cultural sacrilege. In Texas, Friday nights are…
Sep 17, 2026 · 44:56
Lane Kiffin has evolved from college football's ultimate wild card into an active wrecking ball for the sport’s traditional ecosystem, leaning entirely into a mercenary approach…
Sep 17, 2026 · 29:21
The conversation surrounding ESPN’s coverage of the Southeastern Conference has long crossed the line from standard sports commentary into an obvious, commercially driven…
Sep 16, 2026 · 30:04
The Crimson faithful are officially seeing red, and it has nothing to do with their team colors. If you scroll through the timeline or listen to the airwaves right now, the Utah…
Sep 16, 2026 · 28:58
The Big 12's heavy hitters put on a masterclass this past weekend, headlined by statement-making performances from BYU, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State that sent shockwaves…
Sep 15, 2026 · 32:55
The narrative that national college football analysts spent the offseason constructing took a heavy hit this weekend, as the Big 12 delivered a statement-making slate across the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 21:49
The latest slate of games provided significant clarity across the conference, highlighted by commanding performances from BYU, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State. In Provo, No. 11…
Sep 14, 2026 · 27:19
If the national media elite were hoping for a quiet weekend to reinforce their tired, manufactured SEC and Big Ten narratives, Saturday delivered an absolute nightmare. Across…
Sep 14, 2026 · 31:27
If the national media elite wanted a quiet weekend to push their preferred conference narratives, Saturday delivered an absolute nightmare. Across the board, the Big 12 didn't…
Sep 13, 2026 · 30:12
The state of Utah has quietly transformed into the most lethal epicenter of college football, and both BYU and Utah are driving a stake through the heart of national narratives…
Sep 13, 2026 · 31:57
If the national media elite wanted a quiet weekend to push their preferred conference narratives, Saturday delivered an absolute nightmare. Across the board, the Big 12 didn't…
Sep 12, 2026 · 10:43
LaVell Edwards Stadium turned into an absolute house of horrors for Arizona, as No. 15 BYU put on a suffocating masterclass to secure a 28-17 victory in the Big 12 opener. For…
Sep 12, 2026 · 10:37
Absolute bedlam in Stillwater. Oklahoma State didn't just pull off the first true seismic shocker of the 2026 college football season; they completely obliterated a 21-game…
Sep 11, 2026 · 33:42
The Big 12’s Week 2 slate is an absolute heavyweight gauntlet that will test the conference's mettle on a national stage. This isn't just a collection of regional games; it’s a…
Sep 11, 2026 · 30:31
The intense firestorm surrounding Michigan's narrow 13–12 escape against Western Michigan isn't a matter of a literal forfeit, but it has exploded into an unprecedented…
Sep 10, 2026 · 37:18
The AP Top 25 poll continues to suffer from a stubborn institutional bias that systematically suppresses the Big 12, treating the conference like an afterthought while inflating…
Sep 10, 2026 · 33:42
The institutional tilt at ESPN toward the SEC and away from the rest of the college football landscape is not just a paranoid fan theory—it is a multi-billion-dollar business…
Sep 9, 2026 · 31:53
The opening weekend of the college football season delivered an unvarnished look at the widening chasm within the Big 12 Conference. While traditional programs further east…
Sep 9, 2026 · 34:46
This Saturday’s clash between No. 14 BYU and Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium carries massive early-season weight, transforming what should be a standard conference matchup into…
Sep 8, 2026 · 27:57
the SEC cutting ties with LSU amid their explosive roster-eligibility legal war—and the Big 12 aggressively swooping in to absorb a displaced college football titan while Utah…
Sep 8, 2026 · 31:28
The honeymoon phase in Baton Rouge barely survived its first kickoff before crashing straight into a high-stakes legal war, with Lane Kiffin’s aggressive roster-building tactics…
Sep 8, 2026 · 32:07
Both BYU and Texas Tech have forcefully transitioned from conference dark horses into elite heavyweights dictating the entire landscape of the Big 12. Texas Tech: The New Apex…
Sep 7, 2026 · 24:18
Few matchups in college football match the raw, generational vitriol of the BYU-Utah rivalry, widely known as the "Holy War." Spanning more than a century, this series is far…
Sep 7, 2026 · 30:17
When evaluating the current elite tier of the Big 12, programs like Texas Tech and BYU have systematically separated themselves from the pack, transforming into absolute…
Sep 6, 2026 · 15:36
For anyone tracking the pulse of the Big 12, the ongoing fascination with Utah and BYU football is a masterclass in how regional brand gravity shapes the national conversation.…
Sep 6, 2026 · 33:41
While several traditional conference heavyweights stumbled out of the gate, BYU, Kansas State, and Utah enjoyed an absolute dream opening weekend, sending a resounding message…
Sep 6, 2026 · 9:51
In a stunning, heart-stopping, and utterly chaotic season-opener at Michigan Stadium, the Michigan Wolverines narrowly avoided a historic disaster, squeezing out a harrowing…
Sep 5, 2026 · 11:46
The opening weekend of the 2026 college football season delivered a rude awakening for two proud Big 12 programs, as both Baylor and Oklahoma State stumbled out of the gate with…
Sep 4, 2026 · 32:23
The Baylor Bears and Auburn Tigers square off in a high-stakes neutral-site showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, renewing acquaintances after meeting early last season.…
Sep 4, 2026 · 28:10
THE BUFFALOES HAVE STUNNED ATLANTA! In an absolute, heart-pounding college football thriller under the Thursday night lights at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Deion Sanders and the Colorado…
Sep 4, 2026 · 9:32
The Colorado Buffaloes walked into Bobby Dodd Stadium and delivered a stunning, gritty statement to open the 2026 college football season, edging out the Georgia Tech Yellow…
Sep 3, 2026 · 32:14
The narrative that LSU is single-handedly "ruining college football" has transformed from internet message-board hyperbole into the defining legal and cultural crisis of the…
Sep 3, 2026 · 27:38
As a daily staple for college sports enthusiasts, Locked On Big 12 has carved out an essential space in the media landscape by delivering relentless, high-energy coverage of one…
Sep 2, 2026 · 32:29
The 2026 Big 12 football season shapes up as one of the most volatile and competitive races of the modern era, highlighted by a wide-open 16-team field where virtually every week…
Sep 2, 2026 · 32:07
The possibility of the Southeastern Conference severing ties with LSU or pursuing outright expulsion has transformed an ordinary eligibility dispute into the most volatile…
Sep 1, 2026 · 28:28
For years, fans and administrators across the Big 12 have grown increasingly vocal about what they perceive as systemic broadcast bias from ESPN, viewing the network's coverage…
Sep 1, 2026 · 32:11
The trend of Southeastern Conference programs backing out of future non-conference series against Big 12 opponents has sparked intense debate across college football.…
Aug 31, 2026 · 22:55
According to a report by Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger, high-ranking university executives, presidents, and general counsels representing the other 15 SEC schools have held…
Aug 31, 2026 · 28:52
Entering the season comfortably positioned inside the top 15 of the national polls and widely picked to return to the Big 12 Championship game, the BYU Cougars carry a target on…
Aug 30, 2026 · 30:28
Love him or loathe him, Lane Kiffin has become the ultimate lightning rod for modern college football’s shifting identity. In an era dominated by the transfer portal, lucrative…
Aug 29, 2026 · 10:24
TCU’s trip to Dublin for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic ended in frustrating fashion, as the Horned Frogs suffered a tough 15-10 defeat to North Carolina at Aviva…
Aug 28, 2026 · 30:52
For years, critics have treated the Associated Press college football poll less like an objective journalistic ranking and more like a glowing, heavily choreographed red-carpet…
Aug 28, 2026 · 31:54
Even though TCU enters Saturday’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin as a 7.5-point favorite, a path to an upset for North Carolina certainly exists. Week Zero…
Aug 27, 2026 · 31:55
Big 12 powerhouses face chaos as preseason rankings ignite controversy. West Virginia surges into Big 12 title contention, Arizona State faces widespread doubt over quarterback…
Aug 27, 2026 · 9:08
Recent rumors regarding a fracture or split between BYU football and Athletic Director Brian Santiago stem from public friction over resource allocation and program support.…
Aug 27, 2026 · 31:55
If you are looking for predictability in college football, the Big 12 is not the place to find it. Entering the 2026 season, the conference stands as the undisputed king of…
Aug 27, 2026 · 29:01
The 2026 college football season kicks off with an international spotlight this Saturday as the TCU Horned Frogs and North Carolina Tar Heels square off in the Aer Lingus College…
Aug 26, 2026 · 9:24
The addition of veteran quarterback Thomas Castellanos to the Texas Tech Red Raiders represents one of the most intriguing late-summer developments in college football. After…
Aug 26, 2026 · 29:46
Bill Belichick enters the 2026 college football season facing immense pressure at North Carolina, landing near the very top of national coaching hot seat rankings. Following a…
Aug 25, 2026 · 25:03
As the college football world turns its eyes to Week Zero and the historic Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, the narrative surrounding the showdown between…
Aug 25, 2026 · 29:54
Despite being pegged by many preseason prognosticators as a lower-tier team in the expanded Big 12, West Virginia has all the quiet ingredients necessary to pull off a stunning…
Aug 24, 2026 · 29:44
The 2026 Big 12 football season is shaping up to be an absolute, unadulterated chaos machine. With parity across the 16-team landscape at an all-time high, gone are the days of…
Aug 21, 2026 · 9:59
The addition of former Michigan State standout Jaxon Kohler to BYU via the transfer portal represents a massive coup for head coach Kevin Young as the Cougars prepare for the…
Aug 20, 2026 · 32:30
As the 2026 Big 12 football season arrives, the conference stands as the most chaotic, competitive, and unpredictable gauntlet in the nation. With the departure of traditional…
Aug 19, 2026 · 29:15
The Houston Cougars enter the 2026 college football season with genuine momentum to capture the Big 12 championship, fueled by a potent blend of returning star power, elite…
Aug 18, 2026 · 31:25
The release of the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll has reignited a familiar frustration across college football, spotlighting the national media's glaring oversight of the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 27:02
The release of the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll has once again laid bare the national media’s persistent bias against the Big 12, treating one of the country's most…
Aug 17, 2026 · 31:09
Behind the scenes in Provo, a quiet power struggle between BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and Athletic Director Brian Santiago has burst into the public eye, laying bare a stark…
Aug 14, 2026 · 23:03
A brewing tension has emerged in Provo between BYU football coach Kalani Sitake and Athletic Director Brian Santiago, centering on resource allocation, unfulfilled promises, and…
Aug 13, 2026 · 30:44
The introduction of a specialized 180-day grace period amendment to the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) has completely flipped the script on national athletic movement. While…
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