Houston Cougars reignite their rivalry with Baylor Bears as bowl eligibility and regional pride hang in the balance. Can the Cougars continue their undefeated road streak and overcome Baylor’s star tight end Michael Trigg? Parker Ainsworth explores the historic tension between Houston and Baylor, from Southwest Conference politics and Ann Richards' Big 12 influence to modern gridiron clashes.

Key topics include Houston’s dominant run game led by Conner Weigman, Baylor’s struggles with mobile quarterbacks, and the potential financial legacy of Baylor’s early Big 12 entry. The show highlights impactful moments—like Donovan Smith’s overtime heroics—and breaks down critical matchups for Saturday’s showdown in Waco. Don't miss insights on how rivalry games can define a season and why a win over Baylor could fuel Houston’s 10-win campaign.

0:00 – Vegas & Football Focus
2:15 – Houston-Baylor Rivalry Roots
4:30 – Big 12 Realignment History
6:40 – Coaching & Star Players
8:55 – Impactful Basketball Moments
11:10 – Game Preview & Matchups
13:25 – Baylor’s Recent Struggles
15:40 – Houston’s Path to Victory

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