UNDEFEATED?: Houston Cougars & Conner Weigman’s Real Odds to DOMINATE the Big 12 This Season

Houston Cougars' path to a Big 12 Championship doesn't demand perfection, but every win counts in a stacked field featuring Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State. Parker Ainsworth breaks down Houston's playoff chances, Big 12 tiebreaker scenarios, and why head-to-head road games at Tech and Utah could define the Cougars’ season. Key matchups, conference scheduling dynamics, and the impact of upcoming non-conference clashes—especially with SEC schools canceling future games—take center stage, raising critical questions about Houston's long-term playoff hopes. Quarterback intrigue intensifies as Conner Weigman returns as the clear starter, with five-star freshman Keisean Henderson waiting in the wings. Is two-QB success possible, or does the transfer portal pressure force early decisions? Parker Ainsworth examines player development, the new era of eligibility, and what Fritz’s strategy means for the Cougars’ offensive identity. Can Houston sustain its rise and become a perennial playoff contender? 00:00 — Big 12 Title Path 13:14 — SEC Scheduling Impact 23:02 — Quarterback Depth, Freshman Plans Become an everydayer! Subscribe to the Everydayer or All-Access tier of Locked On Coogs for even MORE Coogs! https://lockedoncoogs.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 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 Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. 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.