About this episode
BYU shocks Texas Tech while March Madness hopes for bubble teams like West Virginia and Baylor hang in the balance. Could Auburn’s inclusion over equally deserving Big 12 squads prove ESPN’s bracket is flawed? Drake Toll and Cam Stuart break down a wild Big 12 basketball weekend, spotlighting BYU’s unpredictability as both a giant killer and a question mark heading into the tournament.
The debate heats up around a potential Big 12–ACC merger—who survives the conference shakeup, and what does that mean for rivalries like West Virginia vs. Louisville? The hosts take aim at Joe Lunardi’s bracket choices, discuss pod scheduling, and question whether committee bias will cost deserving teams a shot at the Big Dance. Locked On Big 12 and Locked On Baylor deliver hot takes, sharp insights, and a dash of college hoops chaos you won’t want to miss.
00:00 — Big 12 Bubble Teams Fallout
Drake Toll and Cam Stuart react to the chaotic weekend in Big 12 basketball, BYU’s upset over Texas Tech, and what it means for bubble teams' March Madness hopes.
10:05 — Big 12-ACC Merger Rumors
The hosts discuss the reported talks of consolidating Big 12 and ACC media rights, potential implications for member schools, and the future of super-conferences.
19:14 — Auburn In, Baylor Out? Selection Controversies
Deep dive into ESPN’s NCAA bracketology, perceived SEC bias, and arguments over Auburn and Baylor’s similar résumés. Drake Toll and Cam Stuart debate if Big 12 teams are getting snubbed for lesser SEC resumes.
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