Spotlight Shifts to Salt Lake: Can Houston Shock Utah as BYU's Playoff Path Grows

The Big 12 Squad breaks down one of the conference's biggest games of the season as Houston heads to Salt Lake City for a top-15 showdown with Utah. The panel praises Houston's rapid improvement under Willie Fritz, highlighting quarterback Conner Weigman, a versatile offense, and a defense that continues to develop despite injury concerns. While Utah's home-field advantage and explosive offense make the Utes slight favorites, several hosts believe Houston has the tools to pull off the upset if it controls possession and continues its upward trajectory. The group also discusses the challenges of the late kickoff time, the impact on national perception, and what a Houston win or loss could mean for the Big 12 championship race. The conversation also centers on BYU's statement victory over Notre Dame and what it means for both the Cougars and the conference's College Football Playoff hopes. Panelists largely agree the win boosted the Big 12's national credibility, even if late-game officiating controversies remain part of the discussion. Beyond BYU, the hosts examine key conference matchups involving Texas Tech, Cincinnati, Arizona State, Kansas State, Baylor, Kansas, Iowa State, and Arizona. With multiple ranked teams still in contention and the possibility of several Big 12 programs reaching the CFP conversation, the group emphasizes that style points matter less than surviving each week in what continues to be one of college football's most unpredictable conferences. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Treat yourself to a crisp apple bite and smooth caramel delight with a Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for y

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