OPTIONS: Will UConn BENEFIT From Protect College Sports Act; Next Realignment Wave On Horizon?

UConn Huskies eye major conference shakeup as the Protect College Sports Act threatens to spark the next wave of realignment. With potential moves looming from the SEC and Big Ten, is UConn better positioned for the Big 12 or the ACC? Matt Schonvisky breaks down David Benedict’s recent hints, considering how shifting alliances and backfill opportunities could reshape Huskies athletics and reignite classic rivalries like UConn vs. Syracuse and UConn vs. Boston College. The episode also spotlights offensive lineman Isiah Switzer, a Toledo transfer whose size and Ohio pedigree could transform UConn’s ground game under new head coach Jason Candle. Matt Schonvisky analyzes Switzer’s impact and the emerging Ohio recruiting pipeline, while also assessing the Huskies’ evolving identity in the trenches. Will conference decisions and key recruits give UConn the edge it needs to claim a spot among college sports’ power players? 00:00 Protect College Sports Act & Realignment Discussion on the proposed Protect College Sports Act, its implications for conference realignment, and potential opportunities for UConn. 11:35 Big 12 vs ACC Debate Analysis and speculation about UConn's preferred conference destination, evaluating the pros and cons of joining either the Big 12 or ACC. 21:51 Player Profile: Isiah Switzer Breakdown of new offensive lineman Isiah Switzer, his background, skills, and what he brings to UConn football. Photo Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports 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://lockedonuconn.supercast.com   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.