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Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network, Drake Toll
Big 12 Conference
Big 12
BYU
Texas Tech
SEC
Transfer Portal
Brendan Sorsby
College Football Playoff
NCAA
Utah
ESPN
West Virginia
Houston
College Football
Arizona
AJ Dybantsa
TCU
Oklahoma State
March Madness
Houston Cougars

Locked 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 1... more

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A growing sense of frustration has quietly and overtly settled across various Big 12 fan bases regarding Commissioner Brett Yormark, exposing a widening chasm between corporate innovation and traditional college football culture.

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Ward White
Guest discussing Big 12 scheduling and fan impact
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Episode: Texas Tech to BYU, the New Reason Big 12 Fans Are Mad at... the Big 12
Pete Souza
Sports journalist, ESPN contributor, Inside the 12
ESPN / Inside the 12
Episode: Texas Tech Planning to Leave Big 12 Over Brett Yormark?
Drake Toll
Host of Westwood One Morning Show and Locked On Big 12
Locked On Big 12 / Westwood One
Episode: Texas Tech to BYU, Is Brett Yormark Ruining the Big 12? | Monster Energy Crisis
Ben Criddle
ESPN analyst/commentator, noted for discussions on BYU, Utah, and Big 12 football
ESPN
Episode: BYU to West Virginia, Big 12 Schools FORCED Texas Tech to Cut Brendan Sorsby
TJ Pintinger
Co-host of College Football Addiction
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Episode: Dear Texas Tech Fans: I was WRONG About Brendan Sorsby Being Ruled Eligible
Chris Gordy
Host of Locked On SEC, invited guest on the episode
Locked On SEC
Episode: All 15 Big 12 ADs Have Now Proposed BOYCOTTING Texas Tech Football if Brendan Sorsby Plays
Mountaineer Paul
West Virginia baseball analyst and commentator
West Virginia University
Episode: Jason Williams OWNED Florida Softball After They ASSAULTED Mia, Texas Tech to College World Series
Jamie Pollard
Athletic Director, Iowa State
Iowa State University
Episode: SEC, Big 10 Plan to Leave NCAA, Texas Tech Softball PUNKS Idiot Florida Fans
Brendan Soarsby
Guest (quarterback-related discussion)
Episode: BONUS: Is Texas Tech FIRING Tim Tadlock, SHOCKING Big 12 Softball NCAA Tournament News

Hosts

Drake Toll
Host of Locked On Big 12; prominent figure in daily Big 12 coverage
Ross Jackson
Contributor/host associated with Locked On Big 12 coverage and network

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 630 ratings
  • LETS GO BYU!

    YO THIS IS SO GOOD ! Drake toll tysm for making Locked on Big 12. Hope I get more episodes daily.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jerome Otomewo
    United States2 months ago
  • Drake is the best!

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BYU1#fan
    United States2 months ago
  • Almost a year…

    I’ve been listening to this daily since last summer. Love, Drake and wish all the best for him when all of his other platforms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big12rocks
    United States7 months ago
  • Should be named Locked on BYU 2

    Absolute non stop talking about BYU. I get that they're good this season but they're not even the best team in the conference. Need to talk about the B12 as a whole not just BYU.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B12Fan
    United States8 months ago
  • Listen to it every morning

    Drake is awesome and gives us really good info on the big 12. I love that he's always talking good about BYU. Go Cougs!!

    Audible
    5
    Lindsay Andersen
    United States8 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners feel BYU-centric coverage dominates at times, from mixed feedback across reviews.
The host brings strong Big 12 knowledge and energy, entertaining and insightful.
A few critics call for more balanced coverage across all Big 12 teams.
High production quality and engaging guests are recurring positives.

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#78
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#105
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#136
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Texas Tech to BYU, the New Reason Big 12 Fans Are Mad at... the Big 12
Q: What is Brett Yormark doing to the Big 12?
Ward White discusses a mix of blanket scheduling standards, avoidance of traditional rivalry weekends, and the tension between business decisions and fan experience, suggesting the league could do more to preserve marquee matchups and fan interest.
Big 12 Fans Must STOP Hating On Texas Tech, Joey McGuire?
Q: What is the main source of tension around Texas Tech's conference future?
The panel focuses on the possibility of Texas Tech moving to the ACC or negotiating other big TV deals, and how fans and the administration perceive the Big 12's stability.
BYU Is Begging Big 12 to Answer THIS Question, League STILL Suing Texas Tech? | Big 12 Media Days
Q: What do you think the bombshell from Brett Yormark will be at Big 12 Media Days?
The guest predicts a surprising, high-visibility move or reveal, likely something that blends entertainment value (a spectacle) with a strategic shift for the conference, but keeps it vague enough to generate headlines without committing to a specific policy detail.
Brett Yormark Refused to Answer Texas Tech, Brendan Sorsby Question, Pushes BYU Resolution to August
Q: What are the practical penalties discussed for discriminatory chants, and how might they be implemented in games?
The hosts discuss implementing a 15-yard penalty for discriminatory chants, alongside potential in-game penalties or sanctions that affect team outcomes, with a push for explicit bylaws and public clarity.
Brett Yormark Refused to Answer Texas Tech, Brendan Sorsby Question, Pushes BYU Resolution to August
Q: Has Brett Yormark given a clear stance on Brendan Sorsby and the related questions at Big 12 Media Days?
The host notes that Yormark effectively avoided a direct comment on Sorsby, offering a no-comment stance and prompting calls for clearer guidelines and timely statements from the league.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Locked On Big 12

What is Locked On Big 12 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show covers Big 12 conference dynamics with a fast-paced, opinion-driven format that blends game analysis, real-time news, and insider context. Across recent episodes, topics include quarterback decisions and NCAA rules, conference realignment, private-equity financing, NIL implications, and how football, baseball, and softball programs within the Big 12 are navigating funding, scheduling, and competitive balance. The hosts frequently bring in regional media perspectives and guest voices to illuminate team-by-team narratives, coaching moves, and the broader economics shaping the league. A standout aspect is the willingness to connect on-field results with off-field issues like governance, donor influence, and media rights, often delive... more

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1. Ward White
2. Pete Souza
3. Drake Toll
4. Ben Criddle
5. TJ Pintinger
6. Chris Gordy
7. Mountaineer Paul
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