SEC EXPOSED for Colluding With Media to Bury Big 12 Football

The narrative surrounding the Big 12 heading into the 2026 college football season has taken an unexpected turn in the eyes of national prognosticators. As the Walter Camp Football Foundation—one of the NCAA’s five official selectors—unveiled its 2026 preseason All-American teams, a striking reality emerged: the Big 12 conference was absent from the first-team rosters. While the SEC, Big Ten, and other power conferences dominated the spotlight with a heavy concentration of elite talent, the Big 12 found itself on the outside looking in regarding the highest level of preseason individual recognition. To be clear, this is not a reflection of a lack of talent across the conference, but rather an indication of how national selectors are currently viewing the league's top stars compared to their counterparts at programs like Texas, Ohio State, or Oregon. From a branding perspective, this "snub" is fodder for the locker room. For head coaches across the conference, it provides a perfect, ready-made chip to place on their players' shoulders. The absence of Big 12 names on the first-team Walter Camp list highlights a shift in perception as the conference navigates its current iteration. While players like Baylor punter Palmer Williams and West Virginia running back Cam Cook appeared on secondary lists, the lack of a first-team presence serves as a wake-up call for a league that prides itself on depth and parity. Ultimately, preseason awards are just noise—a snapshot of expectation rather than performance. The Big 12 has historically thrived on the "us against the world" mentality, and if this list is any indication, the conference will be entering the 2026 campaign with plenty to prove. Whether this perceived lack of respect serves as motivation for a group of hungry programs remains one of the more compelling subplots to watch as the season kicks off. 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://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   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.