Expert EXPOSES ESPN's Latest Move to BURY BYU, Utah and Houston...

ESPN’s precious Football Power Index computer formula isn't just broken—it is a localized smear campaign against the entire Big 12. Look at the absolute absurdity on paper. Kalani Sitake’s BYU Cougars sit proudly at 6-0, holding down the No. 2 national ranking in the human AP Poll after physically beating No. 2 Notre Dame to a pulp. Yet, Bristol’s favorite spreadsheet nerds look at an unblemished, top-two juggernaut and relegate BYU to No. 14 in the FPI. Why? Because ESPN’s proprietary algorithm is built from the ground up to protect corporate blue-bloods and shield pampered power programs from the brutal reality of actual trench warfare. The FPI treats the entire Big 12 like a second-class afterthought. Texas Tech, Utah, and BYU are all sitting at 6-0, grinding through a weekly gauntlet where every single snap requires blood-and-guts execution. But instead of rewarding real grass, bruised ribs, and four-quarter line-of-scrimmage dominance, the Bristol computer spits out metrics that favor multi-loss SEC and Big Ten rosters simply based on preseason hype and suit-and-tie brand bias. Computers don't measure the thin air at LaVell Edwards Stadium, a goal-line stand with the game on the line, or the pure, unyielding grit of a program that refuses to fold. ESPN’s analysts can cook up all the analytic disrespect they want, but the raw tape doesn't lie. BYU and the Big 12 didn't build undefeated records to validate a Bristol spreadsheet—they are out here breaking the national algorithm entirely. 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/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. 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 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