BOMBSHELL: STAR Recruit Raiden Cook ADMITS Texas Tech is Pushing HARD! Can Fritz HOLD the Line?

Houston Cougars fend off aggressive recruiting from Texas Tech as four-star lineman Raiden Cook becomes the center of a high-stakes battle. Can Willie Fritz and staff solidify their pipeline of homegrown talent and keep Houston’s 2027 recruiting class on top? Parker Ainsworth spotlights Cook’s commitment, Texas Tech’s relentless pursuit, and why linemen like Cook are less likely to flip thanks to established relationships and culture. The push for a 24-team College Football Playoff heats up, with the Big 12, Big Ten, and ACC lining up for expanded access—while the SEC and ESPN dig in their heels. Parker Ainsworth argues that more chaos means more opportunity for programs like Houston to crash the national stage. Will playoff expansion expose top-heavy conferences and give rising teams a real shot? Get the latest analysis on Houston football’s trajectory and how shifting NCAA dynamics could redefine the Cougars’ championship aspirations. 00:00 Recruiting Battle: Raiden Cook Analysis of Houston's efforts to keep elite 2027 recruit Raiden Cook committed amidst heavy pursuit from programs like Texas Tech. 12:25 College Football Playoff Expansion Deep dive into the push and momentum toward expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, including which conferences support the moves. 20:25 SEC & ESPN Opposition Examination of the resistance from the SEC and ESPN to playoff expansion, focusing on financial, exposure, and traditional concerns. Become an everydayer! Subscribe to the Everydayer or All-Access tier of Locked On Coogs for even MORE Coogs! https://lockedoncoogs.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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 Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.