EVERYTHING You Need to Know From the Big 12 Weekend: BYU Rolls, Texas Tech Rallies, Iowa State, UCF?

The BYU Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders once again anchored what makes a Saturday in the Big 12 an absolute war of attrition, putting their toughness on full display in high-stakes divisional clashes. Heading into Fort Worth without their star workhorse LJ Martin, No. 10 BYU faced a hostile road test against TCU and leaned entirely on raw, unadulterated trench-warfare grit. Bear Bachmeier engineered a masterclass in situational football, pounding out tough yards and steering the Cougars to a hard-nosed 17-10 victory that proved this roster is built for the long, physical haul. Meanwhile, No. 12 Texas Tech rolled into Boulder and put on a clinic in complementary football. After surrendering an early score to Colorado, the Red Raiders' defense completely slammed the door, intercepting four passes and turning Folsom Field into a defensive showcase en route to a dominant 29-7 statement win that moves them to 5-0. While soft-schedule brands across the country pad stats with early-season gimmicks, these programs continue to survive the weekly bloodbath through roster maturity and line-of-scrimmage dominance. BYU and Texas Tech aren't just winning games—they're exposing the true depth of a conference that national pollsters still refuse to fully respect. 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.  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/LOCKEDONCOLLEG... 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. 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. Wayfair Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life.  Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.  Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. 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 you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=Yo... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter:   / drakectoll   Follow the show on Twitter:   / lobig12