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BYU Will Shock Texas Tech If THIS Happens Nov 06, 2025

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BYU faces its biggest test yet in a top-10 showdown against Texas Tech, the first ABC Big 12 showcase in two years. We break down what this game means for BYU’s playoff hopes, why voters are waiting to drop the Cougars in the rankings, and how they can control their destiny with a win. From the run-game challenge against Tech’s elite defense to the danger of falling into an early hole, this preview covers the keys to a BYU upset, the matchups to watch, and a final score prediction.
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Biggest Week in (New) Big 12 History; Vegas Doubting BYU Nov 03, 2025

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The Big 12 finally takes center stage—and this week proves it. BYU vs Texas Tech is the biggest game of the season and the only Top-10 matchup in college football. Even the national media is starting to give the new-look Big 12 the respect it deserves.
We’ll also hit on:
• Why the AP Poll is finally showing the Big 12 some love
• Why Vegas and SP+ still disrespect BYU
• Brandon Walker and national media giving the Big 12 its due
• The latest SEC propaganda and why it’s time to call it out
• Kenny Dillingham’s name popping up on the Auburn hot board
• What the first College Football Playoff rankings could mean for the Big 12
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Utah STOMPS Cincinnati; Utah/BYU/Tech Are All Playoff Teams Nov 02, 2025

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Utah thumped Cincinnati tonight in Salt Lake City. Are the Utes legitimate playoff contenders? Brendan Sorsby plays his worst game. ACC losses mean the Big 12 has a legit shot at two playoff teams.
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Texas Tech is BACK; Red Raiders Roll K-State; Gameday Coming For BYU-Tech Nov 02, 2025

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Texas Tech put the clamps down on K-State and suffocated the Wildcats with its defense. Now College Gameday is set for Texas Tech and BYU next week. Plus, West Virginia knocks off Houston and Arizona State outlasts Iowa State.
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LSU and Penn State Poaching Big 12 Coaches? How is Utah a 9.5 Favorite? Tech on Upset Alert? Oct 31, 2025

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Big 12 coaches are on the hot boards at LSU and Penn State. Texas Tech and Houston go under the upset alert microscope. And College Gameday going to another Big 12 venue next week?
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Big 12 Identity Crisis: BYU, Cincy, and Houston Run the League; Big 12 Image in Trouble? Oct 27, 2025

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The Big 12 is in the middle of an identity crisis — and the first four additions are leading the charge. BYU, Cincinnati, and Houston are dominating the Big 12 title race while legacy programs like K-State, Oklahoma State, Baylor, and Iowa State struggle to keep up. What does that mean for the league’s national perception, playoff chances, and TV reputation? John Kurtz breaks down why the newcomers are thriving, why ESPN suddenly cares again, and why the rest of the Big 12 needs to step up fast.
If you want real college football analysis from a Big 12 perspective — covering BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, Texas Tech, Utah, K-State, and more — this is the show for you.
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Can the Big 12 Land Multiple Playoff Teams? And Yormark's New Plan to Make the League Millions Oct 24, 2025

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The national media narrative already seems to exclude the Big 12 from landing multiple playoff teams. Is it possible? Brett Yormark has a new plan to make the league millions of dollars. And we have definitive proof that BYU has the best stadium and atmosphere in the Big 12.

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How the Big 12 Took Over College Football; Who’s #1 in the Big 12? Oct 19, 2025

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00:00 Intro & Weekend Recap
04:04 Big 12 Title Race & BYU’s Path
07:40 Big 12 Has Taken Over College Football
19:46 Why Parity Is Good for the Sport
22:56 Make College Football Big 12 Again
23:48 Super Chats & SEC Overrated Discussion
25:46 Will Texas Tech Rebound?
33:18 Texas Tech Fans Need to Chill
37:56 Poll Disrespect & Big 12 Bias
39:42 Injuries, Lessons, and the Path Forward
42:43 Live Chat Reactions & Big 12 Parity Wrap-Up
54:28 Big 12 Power Rankings Reveal
55:59 Closing Thoughts

College football is pure chaos — and that’s a good thing.
John Kurtz breaks down how the Big 12’s trademark parity has officially taken over the entire sport.

In this episode:
• Why this weekend proved there are no elite teams in college football
• How BYU’s rise and Texas Tech’s loss shake up the Big 12 title race
• Why the SEC and ACC now look exactly like the Big 12
• The national media’s double standard after Tech’s four-point loss
• Updated Big 12 Power Rankings — with BYU at No. 1

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BYU Wins Holy War; Bachmeier DESTROYS Utah; Cougs Are the Best Team in the Big 12? Oct 19, 2025

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BYU wins the Holy War! Are they the best team in the Big 12 with Texas Tech losing to Arizona State? Live postgame from Lavell Edwards Stadium.

Biggest Holy War EVER? Insane BYU-Utah Stat; Major Big 12 Scandal This Week Oct 16, 2025

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00:00 Intro
02:30 Pocketknife Gate Explodes
15:41 Kansas Fallout & Leipold’s Response
21:36 Big 12 Twitter Destroys Brent Venables
32:40 The Biggest Holy War Ever?
56:31 Texas Tech vs Arizona State Preview
1:03:21 Other Big 12 Games & Closing Thoughts

The Big 12 went completely off the rails this week—from Pocketknife Gate to the league’s viral takedown of Brent Venables and a Holy War that might be the biggest in rivalry history.

John Kurtz breaks down:
• What the viral video really shows in the Texas Tech-Kansas pocketknife controversy
• Why the Big 12’s Twitter win over Oklahoma has everyone talking
• How Kyle Whittingham just turned the Holy War into must-see TV
• Full previews of Utah-BYU, Texas Tech-Arizona State, and the rest of the Big 12 slate

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