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INSANE WEEK: BYU SHOCKS Arizona, Utah BLOWS OUT Arizona State, Texas Tech CRUSHES Kansas, TCU Bad? Oct 12, 2025

Chaos Reigns: Upsets and Scares Define Wild Saturday in the Big 12

Saturday in the Big 12 proved that the expanded league is embracing chaos, featuring a major upset, a late-night thriller, and a scare for a Top 10 team.

The headliner was Colorado’s statement 24-17 upset victory over No. 22 Iowa State in Boulder. The Buffaloes earned their first Big 12 win of the season and second over a ranked opponent under Coach Prime, relying on a fourth-quarter interception and a clutch defensive stop to hold off the Cyclones and throw a wrench into the conference standings.

Meanwhile, No. 9 Texas Tech survived a significant scare during its Homecoming game against Kansas. The Red Raiders burst out to a 21-0 lead, but the Jayhawks, led by quarterback Jalon Daniels, showed resilience, fighting back to cut the deficit to just 21-17 at halftime. Despite losing quarterback Behren Morton to injury, Tech pulled away in the second half, relying on a massive 263-yard, two-touchdown rushing performance from Cameron Dickey to secure the 42-17 victory and remain undefeated.

In a late-night battle, No. 18 BYU narrowly escaped an upset on the road, defeating Arizona 33-27 in double-overtime to keep their perfect record intact. Elsewhere, Utah delivered a dominating 42-10 victory over No. 21 Arizona State, running for 276 yards and six touchdowns, thoroughly dismantling the Sun Devils' highly-rated run defense. The day firmly establishes the Big 12 as one of college football's most unpredictable conferences.

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College Football Kickoff: Bob Stoops on Red River Rivalry and Oregon’s Big Test Oct 10, 2025

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are having a stellar, perhaps historic, start to the 2025 college football season under Coach Joey McGuire. As of early October 2025, the team is undefeated with a 5-0 record (2-0 in the Big 12) and has soared into the national rankings. Following a dominant victory over Houston, the Red Raiders climbed into the Top 10 for the first time in over a decade, hitting No. 9 in the AP Poll and No. 10 in the AFCA Coaches Poll. Their performance has been marked by overwhelming dominance: Total Control: Texas Tech is the only team in the country to have won all of its first five games by at least a 24-point margin, outscoring opponents 243-56. Elite Offense and Defense: The Red Raiders boast one of the nation's best offenses and defenses. They rank highly in the FBS in: Total Offense (around #3 nationally) Scoring Offense (around #3 nationally, averaging over 44 points per game) Scoring Defense (around #6 nationally, allowing just over 12 points per game) Key Players: Quarterback Behren Morton has been a strong leader, throwing for over 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns. The defense has also been a major strength, leading the nation in takeaways and with veteran players like Jacob Rodriguez receiving Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year consideration. This 5-0 start is the Red Raiders' best since 2013, fueling high hopes that this team is built to compete for its first-ever Big 12 Championship. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit https://www.supplyhouse.com/apply-for-trademaster to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. Square To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedoncollege Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. Mazda It’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOBig12

HOT TAKE: Texas Tech's PERFECT New Logo? BYU, Utah NEED TO WIN, BROKE NIL Schools | Big 12 Squad Oct 09, 2025

Texas Tech Athletics recently unveiled a major rebrand focused on its visual identity, set to be fully implemented for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The core of the rebrand revolves around a return to a classic, cleaner look, which fans have been requesting.

Here are the key details:

1. The Modernized Double T Logo

"Level the Bevel": The biggest change is a "modernized" Double T logo. This is essentially a return to the historic flat, non-beveled Double T, removing the 3D black shading that has been used since 2000.

Design: The new design is clean, flat, and features proportional elements and updated colorways, drawing inspiration from logos used by the school from 1963-1999.

Rollout: The logo will be on all athletics uniforms starting with the 2026-2027 season. It is already visible on the turf practice field and the new United Supermarkets Arena court.

2. Additional Marks and Caricatures

The rebrand introduces a full suite of updated athletic marks:

Rearing Masked Rider: A modernized version of a classic rearing Masked Rider logo will serve as the new secondary mark for athletics.

Tertiary Marks:

A logo pairing the modernized Double T with the new Rearing Masked Rider.

A revised Texas state outline with the modernized Double T overlaid.

Raider Red Caricatures: Refreshed, sport-specific caricatures of the mascot, Raider Red, have also been developed.

Important Distinction

The new modernized Double T and accompanying marks are exclusive to the Texas Tech Athletics Department. The main university will continue to use the beveled, three-dimensional Double T as its official campus brand identity.

100th Anniversary Throwback: For their 2025 Homecoming game, Texas Tech is wearing special throwback-inspired uniforms to celebrate the program's 100th anniversary. These black jerseys feature a simple red "TECH" across the chest (from the 1925 team) and the flat Double T on the collar.

"GalvanICED" Alternate Uniform: In a collaboration with alum and Adidas athlete Patrick Mahomes, the team unveiled a special "GalvanICED" white uniform for a November game, which features Mahomes' Gladiator logo and galvanized, metallic-looking numbers.

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BIG 12 BEST BETS: BYU On UPSET Alert? Texas Tech ROLLS, Cincinnati is LEGIT, TCU Beats Kansas State? Oct 09, 2025

What a fantastic weekend for Big 12 football! The conference is stacked with pivotal matchups on Saturday, October 11, 2025, that will have major implications for the top of the standings and the conference championship race.

Here's a breakdown of the great slate of Big 12 games this weekend (Week 7):

1. Top-Five Showdown: No. 9 Texas Tech vs. Kansas

Time: 7:30 PM EDT (4:30 PM Local)

TV: FOX

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

The headliner features the undefeated, unanimous Big 12 power rankings No. 1, No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-0, 2-0) hosting a tough Kansas Jayhawks (4-2, 2-1) squad.

The Stakes: Texas Tech is on a roll and needs to keep winning to stay in the national playoff discussion. A win here would solidify their place at the very top of the conference standings. For Kansas, a road victory over the league's top team would be a massive statement and vault them right into the title game conversation.

Players to Watch: Keep an eye on the high-powered Red Raiders offense, led by quarterback Behren Morton, going up against the Jayhawks' offense led by QB Jalon Daniels and a physical running game.

2. Pac-12 Reunion in the Desert: No. 18 BYU vs. Arizona

Time: 8:00 PM EDT (5:00 PM Local)

TV: ESPN2

Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

In a high-stakes battle between two of the newer Big 12 members, the undefeated No. 18 BYU Cougars (5-0, 2-0) travel to face the Arizona Wildcats (4-1, 1-1).

The Stakes: BYU is looking to maintain its perfect record and stay tied for the conference lead. A win is crucial to avoid a mid-season stumble before a tough stretch. Arizona is currently 4-1 and a victory at home against a ranked, unbeaten team would provide a huge boost to their Big 12 resume and overall ranking.

3. Critical Midday Clash: TCU vs. Kansas State

Time: 3:30 PM EDT (2:30 PM Local)

TV: FOX

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS

Two teams looking to re-establish themselves in the Big 12 title race square off in what should be a physical battle. The TCU Horned Frogs (4-1, 1-1) visit the Kansas State Wildcats (2-4, 1-2).

The Stakes: For TCU, a win keeps them firmly in the middle tier of the conference with hopes of climbing. For Kansas State, despite their slow start, a victory over a 4-1 team is essential to salvage their season and keep their bowl hopes realistic.

4. Battle for Early Standing: No. 22 Iowa State vs. Colorado

Time: 3:30 PM EDT (1:30 PM Local)

TV: ESPN

Location: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO

The No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones (5-1, 2-1) head to Boulder to take on the Colorado Buffaloes (2-4, 0-3).

The Stakes: Iowa State is still a contender but is reeling from a recent loss. They need a road win to keep pace with the leaders. Colorado, with Coach Prime, is still seeking its first Big 12 victory of the season and a major upset here would be a huge moment for their program.

Other Games to Watch:

UCF at No. 4 Cincinnati (12:00 PM EDT on FS1): A battle of newcomers as 4-1 Cincinnati tries to stay undefeated in Big 12 play against the 3-2 UCF Knights.

Houston at Oklahoma State (12:00 PM EDT on TNT/HBO Max): Houston (4-1, 1-1) faces a struggling Oklahoma State (1-4, 0-2) squad that desperately needs a conference win.

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NEW: Big 10 Conference is COLLAPSING Over Private Equity, Selling Out as SEC, Big 12 Thrive in NIL Oct 08, 2025

The Big Ten Conference is reportedly in advanced discussions for a private capital infusion of at least $2 billion from private equity firms. This potential deal is one of the most significant and transformative financial moves ever considered in college athletics, driven by the need for upfront cash and long-term stability in a rapidly evolving landscape, especially following the NCAA's settlement requiring direct revenue sharing with student-athletes.