LIVE REACTION! Big 12 Schedule Matrix OUT! Is there a REVENGE Tour for Sampson and Houston

LIVE AT 2:00 CT! The wait is finally over! The Big 12 has officially released the Men's Basketball scheduling matrix, and we are giving you our raw, unedited, live reaction to the news. Houston Cougars’ Big 12 basketball schedule reveals a potential revenge tour for Kelvin Sampson and his squad. Could hosting Arizona, Texas Tech, and Kansas at the Fertitta Center pave the way for a dominant run? Parker Ainsworth dissects how the Cougars’ home-heavy slate and key home-and-home series set the stage for high-stakes battles and bigger opportunities for coveted Quad 1 wins. The conversation spotlights new faces like Caleb Holt, Rakell Patella, and Dakari Spear, breaks down the impact of playing top teams on home turf, and explores how an 18-game conference format boosts Houston’s NCAA Tournament resume. With enticing matchups against rivals and potential trap games on the road, the Cougars’ path through the Big 12 is packed with storylines, strategic challenges, and major postseason implications. Will Houston capitalize and solidify itself as a powerhouse in year two? 00:00 — Houston’s Big 12 Schedule Breakdown 10:16 — Quad 1 Games & Tourney Implications 22:09 18 vs 20 Game Debate Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down exactly what the path looks like for Kelvin Sampson’s squad. Who do the Coogs draw for home-and-home battles? Who are we dodging on the road, and which brutal environments do we have to travel to? We have the most wins in college basketball over the last six seasons combined for a reason—but navigating the gauntlet of the Big 12 requires a roadmap. We are charting it out right now. Become an everydayer! Subscribe to the Everydayer or All-Access tier of Locked On Coogs for even MORE Coogs! https://lockedoncoogs.supercast.com/ Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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 FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.