LEG UP: Oklahoma State and Big 12 Gain EDGE with New 5-for-5 Rule, Experience TRANSFORMS Rosters

Big 12 programs gain a crucial edge as the new “5-for-5” rule promises to reshape college football’s power balance. Can schools like Oklahoma State, Baylor, and BYU leverage this rule to outpace traditional recruiting giants like Ohio State, Georgia, and LSU—especially when it comes to developing experienced, cohesive rosters? Brian Smith and Oklahoma State insider Cody Stovall break down how the rule favors player development, redshirting, and program culture, citing Oklahoma State’s 2021 defensive unit and the blueprint for small-market success in a transfer-heavy era. The discussion explores the intertwining impacts of NIL money, donor engagement, and recruiting strategies, spotlighting key figures like Phil Knight, T. Boone Pickens, and recent investments from Osage Nation. With programs like Arizona State, BYU, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech upping their spending, the battle for Big 12 supremacy intensifies. Which program will capitalize first—and could Oklahoma State quietly become a future playoff contender? 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 the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! 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 expire 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.