CRUCIAL: THIS Is The Game That WILL Determine Dave Aranda's Future, Arizona State Big 12 CONTENDER?

Baylor Bears face a season-defining clash against Arizona State Sun Devils, with Cam Stuart spotlighting why this pivotal Big 12 matchup could determine Dave Aranda’s future and the program’s postseason hopes. Is the Arizona State game truly more crucial than the Auburn opener or the TCU rivalry? Cam Stuart breaks down the implications for Baylor football, key returning players like CJ Fite, and the must-win dynamics that could shape the Bears’ bowl prospects. Plus, the narrative heats up as the SEC and Big Ten increasingly rely on Big 12 talent, snatching starting quarterbacks and coaches, challenging the notion that the Big 12 is "minor league" football. The episode also previews Baylor’s men’s basketball showdown against UCF—spotlighting X-factor Jordan Burks—and revisits the high-stakes Baylor women’s matchup with TCU for Big 12 supremacy. Can Baylor flip the script and regain their edge against top conference rivals? 00:00 – Baylor's Most Crucial Game Cam Stuart discusses why Baylor’s game against Arizona State might define the season, referencing Max Olson’s ESPN analysis and comparing it to Auburn, TCU, and other key matchups. 11:11 – Big Ten & SEC Need Big 12 Cam Stuart examines the ongoing narrative that the SEC and Big Ten "don’t need" the Big 12, highlighting several examples of Big 12 talents (especially quarterbacks) transferring to playoffs-caliber teams in those conferences. 23:08 – Baylor Basketball Weekend Preview Preview of the Baylor-UCF men’s basketball game with an X-factor to watch, and analysis of the women’s showdown with TCU, including the implications for both teams and program trajectories. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.    Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. 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   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.