EXPOSED: Cincinnati and BYU DOMINATE Big 12 While Traditional Powers CRUMBLE | Brendan Sorsby RISES

The Cincinnati Bearcats have crashed the Big 12 party—and they're not just attending, they're running the show. Drake Toll from Locked On Big 12 and Jeff Carr from Locked On Bearcats break down how former Group of Five programs Cincinnati, BYU, and Houston are dominating traditional conference powers, leaving Kansas State and Baylor scrambling in their wake. Carr reveals the two-pronged formula behind Cincinnati's meteoric rise: unprecedented coaching staff continuity under Scott Satterfield and NFL-caliber facilities that make the Bengals look second-rate. The offensive arsenal is LOADED—Brendan Sorsby orchestrating the attack, Tawee Walker and Evan Pryor punishing defenses in the ground game, and weapons like Cyrus Allen, Jeff Caldwell, and Joe Royer stretching the field. On defense, Dontay Corleone and linebacker Jake Golday anchor a unit that could rank among the Big 12's elite.College GameDay heads to Salt Lake City for Utah versus Cincinnati, and the debate is FIERCE—did Utah save the conference, or is Cincinnati the real draw? Carr argues that without the Bearcats' upset of Baylor, GameDay would be making its 15th SEC appearance this year instead. The stakes couldn't be higher with Cincinnati sitting as 7.5-point underdogs in a 10:15 PM Eastern kickoff that could reshape the entire Big 12 championship race. Toll identifies the November 22nd BYU at Cincinnati matchup as the conference's most pivotal remaining game—the winner likely punches their ticket to Arlington for the championship. With Houston lurking with an easy schedule and complex tiebreaker scenarios looming, every game matters in a conference where winning actually counts (unlike the SEC, where losing seems to boost your ranking).Can Cincinnati's rushing masterclass and top-tier defense carry them through Utah and set up a championship showdown with BYU? Will Scott Satterfield—once on the hot seat—cement his legacy as the architect of Cincinnati's Big 12 dominance? This episode delivers insider analysis, statistical breakdowns, and the unfiltered truth about how the new kids on the block are rewriting Big 12 football hierarchy! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBearcats?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege 0:00 Intro1:48 Group of Five schools dominating Big 123:44 Cincinnati's continuity and investment paying off5:43 Scott Satterfield's turnaround at Cincinnati9:37 Utah fans claim GameDay is about them13:06 Deep Big 12 competition benefits conference perception16:27 GameTime sponsorship and ticket deals18:00 BYU vs Cincinnati: The biggest game remaining21:18 Houston's easy schedule creates tiebreaker scenarios23:53 Cincinnati must keep winning to earn respect26:41 How to follow Locked On Bearcats Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle.Mazda. Move and Be Moved. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets 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) #Bearcats #UCBearcats #CincinnatiBearcats Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.