Did Brett Yormark Just Admit WVU Is Taking Over Or Is Oklahoma State STILL The Top Darkhorse Title Team?

The Big 12 Commissioner just said what West Virginia fans have been saying for years. Oklahoma State is still the trending dark horse pick. At Big 12 Media Days, Brett Yormark didn't hold back. He called West Virginia a program that "makes a difference" in the conference, praised the Mountaineers' trajectory under Wren Baker, and said that when WVU is competitive, its fan engagement is "off the charts." ESPN's panel also highlighted Pat McAfee's role in elevating the WVU brand nationally. In today's episode, we break down why these comments matter, what they say about the rapid growth of the West Virginia brand, and whether this gives the Mountaineers an even stronger position in the future of the Big 12 and college football realignment. We'll also cover Rich Rodriguez's biggest takeaways from Media Days, roster updates, player notes, and everything Mountaineer fans need to know from an eventful day in Frisco. Do you think WVU's brand is becoming one of the biggest in the Big 12? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!  Everydayer ClubIf 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! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   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)   https://twitter.com/homehttps://www.facebook.com/Cody Stovall (@ostatead) • Instagram photos and videosKadem | ReverbNation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.