Texas Tech is playoff-bound, but will BYU be left out in the cold despite their breakout season? Brian Smith and Cody Stovall tackle the Big 12’s shifting power dynamics, debating BYU’s playoff chances if they fall to Texas Tech in the title game. The duo breaks down CFP committee rankings, strength of schedule, and why brand names like Notre Dame still hold mystique over underdog challengers.

Oklahoma State faces a coaching crossroads, with Eric Morris emerging as a game-changing candidate poised to revitalize recruiting and quarterback play in Stillwater. The hosts scrutinize NIL spending, locker room culture, and why high school talent may be the key to the Big 12’s long-term success. Deep dives into Baylor’s controversial decision to retain Dave Aranda and Texas Tech’s market-leading roster-building strategy set the stage—can the Big 12 seize respect and playoff berths, or will powerhouse schools dominate the headlines?

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