NEW: Big 12 TITLE RUNS THROUGH UTAH, BYU... Unless Texas Tech, Iowa State Can Beat Big 10, PAC -12?

Based on their performances so far in the 2025 season, both BYU and Utah have shown they are legitimate forces in college football. While they come from different backgrounds—one a new Big 12 member and the other an established power—both have demonstrated a high level of talent and are off to a very good start. Utah's Dominance Utah, the new member of the Big 12, has been particularly impressive. They started their season with a statement win, a convincing 43-10 victory over UCLA on the road. This win was notable for a few reasons. First, it came against a traditional power and a team that is now in the Big Ten, which helps the Big 12's credibility. Second, the Utes showcased their trademark physicality on both sides of the ball. Their offense controlled the game with a powerful running attack and efficient passing, while their defense stifled UCLA, holding them to just 220 total yards. Utah followed up that performance with a 63-9 win over Cal Poly. This strong start demonstrates that the Utes, under long-time coach Kyle Whittingham, are poised to be a major contender in their new conference from day one. BYU's Explosive Start BYU has also looked exceptionally good in its opening games. They started their season with a record-setting performance, a 69-0 shutout victory over Portland State. The Cougars' offense was unstoppable, accumulating over 600 yards of total offense, including an incredible 468 on the ground. True freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier was electric in his debut, accounting for five touchdowns. BYU's defense was equally impressive, holding Portland State to negative total yards on the ground and just 51 yards overall. While the competition was an FCS team, the sheer dominance of the performance was a clear sign of the team's potential. They followed that up with a comfortable win over Stanford, cementing their place as a team to watch in the Big 12.Overall, both BYU and Utah have shown that they are very good at football and should be considered serious threats in the new, expanded Big 12 conference.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit https://5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.The Game CapGrab your team’s classic bar or retro circle designed hat and use code LOCKEDON for an exclusive discount. Head to Because legends wear The Game. Head to https://thegamecaps.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. SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit https://www.supplyhouse.com/apply-for-trademasterto sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. 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.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.