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Oklahoma State Cowboys surge back into Big 12 contention as Drew Messermaker transforms the offense into a scoring powerhouse, while the Colorado Buffaloes fight to salvage their season under Deion Sanders. Can Colorado’s culture and new recruits offset their quarterback struggles and halt a disappointing losing streak?

The discussion explores contrasting coaching philosophies, the impact of the transfer portal, and why Mike Gundy’s legacy looms large even after his departure. Key topics include Oklahoma State’s rediscovered explosive offense, leadership changes, and recruiting pipelines, as well as concerns about Colorado’s youth development and the pressure facing Deion Sa...

Oklahoma State vs Colorado is a mission statement style of game with well over 60 recruits on hand which is the most since Oregon came to town to get shut down. If we aren't able to slow down these Colorado Buffaloes we could potentially erase the momentum building in Stillwater. Isaac Wilson throwing to former Tulsa WR Joseph Williams is definately one of those connections that could be a major issue alongside that front 7 highlighted by Randon Fontenette & Santana Hopper. Cowboy hoops gets a little revenge against Tulsa with a win while missing 3 starters. 

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After taking down Oklahoma State in H-Town as Utah welcomes Houston to Rice-Eccles Stadium for a top-15 Big 12 Conference clash with College Football Playoff hopes on the line. The conversation focused on whether Devon Dampier and the Utes can withstand Houston’s electric offense, led by quarterback Connor Weigman, in an atmosphere charged by a rare double feature of ESPN's College GameDay and a late night kickoff. Houston arrives as one of the Big 12's hottest teams, with a steadily improving defense and play-calling wizardry. Key matchups include Houston’s fierce front seven against a Utah attack known for its...

Oklahoma State got absolutely destroyed by Colorado 52-0 the last time these 2 teams squared off on the field. This is the game to send make a big statement to Big 12 country. We remember that whoopin', we remember Isaac Wilson beating us on Lewis Field inside Boone Pickens Stadium. We need to send the Colorado Buffaloes home with that same exact feeling we had last game. It won't be easy though, as Kevin Borba eloquently puts it in this episode, these Buffs are clearly getting better after moving on from the fraudulent play of Julian Lewis. This Colorado defense is...

Oklahoma State's star QB Drew Mestemaker is absolutely a top 10 level NFL draft pick right now! However, are there enough reasons popping up to potentially convince him to skip the NFL draft to run it back in Stillwater for one more season? Turnovers, 30 career starts, Heisman campaign etc. are all viable questions at the moment so why not break down the reasons why he should & why he possibly shouldn't come back for the 2027 season. Can Eric Morris help Skyler Cassity and Greg Richmond narrow down the right 5/6 DE's that can make the most immediate impact instead of this crazy...

Big 12 powers face a playoff ranking crisis as ESPN’s FPI continues to favor SEC teams, sparking heated debate among fans and analysts. Despite BYU’s statement win over Notre Dame, the Cougars remain frozen in the rankings, while Texas, LSU, and Oregon all jump ahead of Big 12 contenders. Is the Big 12’s momentum in the AP poll enough to overcome the College Football Playoff Committee’s reliance on opaque analytics?

The Big 12 Squad breaks down the pivotal Houston vs. Oklahoma State clash, Utah’s bowl-eligible struggles, and whether Conner Weigman has emerged as the conference's next elite quar...

After Oklahoma State's loss Utah Utes eye a statement win as they target the Houston Cougars’ vulnerable secondary. Can Devon Dampier get his Drew Mestemaker on to help the Utes’ creative offense exploit Houston’s biggest weakness and keep their Big 12 championship hopes alive? Wyatt Young and Wayshawn Parker’s impact, along with an improved passing attack, sets the stage for an aerial showdown, while Houston’s underrated front seven looks to hold its ground.

Cody Stovall joins the breakdown to spotlight Connor Wigman’s rapid improvement and Houston’s offensive versatility. Key matchups include Utah’s blitz-heavy defe...

Oklahoma State's loss to Houston could easily be a solid learning moment for this Eric Morris, his coaching staff and this entire line-up. America's biggest & best homecoming is an opportunity to prove to the country that this Oklahoma State team is still very much in the thick of the Big 12 title race. Coach Eric Morris said he's open to suggestions so let's fire off some ways that we can get this ship back on track while also starting faster. Can this coaching staff show some new chess moves while leaning on more competition to prepare for Colorado coming to...

Let's take one last look into the Houston loss with the good, bad & ugly before completely shifting gears to lighting up Colorado for Homecoming. Can the defense answer the call or was that a sign of things to come? Jason Sherman & Connor Knight join the show again!

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Oklahoma State needs to have a new cast of star characters today while Drew Mestemaker proves to the world that he's THE GUY (even with a busted-up finger). Tate Romney & Ethan Wesloski have a tall task ahead of them, Ayo Adeiyi needs to have himself a day & evan Jackson returns home to Houston as the starter filling in for the injured Mose Phillips. BIG Commit from Tennessee Keilan Neal opens up the footprint options for this Eric Morris led Cowboy football staff. #7 Friends University hammers #12 McPherson 48-24 to take control of the KCAC conference! 

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Oklahoma State has all the pieces to take away a win from this impressive Houston Cougars ball club. In order to pull off the W in an H-Town takeover we must slow down these Houston players to get it done. The most obvious guys like Conner Weigman, Makhi Hughes & Re'Shaun Sanford are easy to pick out even though the other "must stop" athletes like Kentrell Webb & Jordan Allen are equally as important to watch out for. Let's break down the keys to victory & talk about the rest of the Big 12 slate including the biggest of the year candidate Notre...

Houston Cougars aim to defend home turf and keep Willie Fritz amid Big 12 power shifts, but can their fanbase rise to the occasion against the surging Oklahoma State Cowboys? The coaching showdown between veteran Fritz and fast-rising Eric Morris sets the stage for a battle with high stakes in recruiting, identity, and conference hierarchy.

Parker Ainsworth and Cody Stovall dissect Houston’s rapid ascent in NIL rankings, Oklahoma State’s fan presence in Houston, and the contrasting coaching philosophies fueling each program. Key segments spotlight recruiting rivalries across Texas, the impact of alumni turnout, and the emotional storyline as f...

Big 12 title hopes hang in the balance as the Houston Cougars face Oklahoma State in a must-watch quarterback duel. Drew Mestemaker’s cannon arm and football IQ have Cowboys fans dreaming of Arlington, but can Houston’s Conner Weigman and his versatile attack keep the Cougars in the hunt? Both teams showcase explosive offenses and skill position threats like Justin Bowick, Miles Coleman, and Pat Overmyer, raising the stakes for this weekend’s showdown.

Hosts Parker Ainsworth and Cody Stovall break down key matchups—from Ethan Wlaslowski anchoring the Oklahoma State defense to unsung heroes like tight end Carson K...

Oklahoma State's new era Eric Morris recruiting system has to rely on top guys like Bryson "BB" Brown from Broken Arrow to help flip the script and lock down the state of Oklahoma moving forward. Players like Cooper Hooker are out on the trail boosting up the offensive recruits while "BB" hits them from the defensive side of the ball. Helping lead Broken Arrow to a state title is the main priority right now so let's break down this epic season from the in-state Tigers. 

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Are BYU, Oklahoma State, and Utah hiding cracks beneath their winning records? As Big 12 contenders escape with shaky victories, questions swirl about foundational weaknesses and whether these programs are true playoff threats or potential frauds. The Big 12 Squad unpacks narrow escapes, fourth-down blunders, and the surprising rise of teams like Houston—blowing past opponents while others barely hang on.

Sharp insight highlights defensive lapses, quarterback performances from Drew Mestemaker and Noah Fifita, and hot takes on the College Football Playoff Committee's eye test versus scoreboard watching. Key debates center on West Virginia’s historic defensive struggles, Utah’s lack o...

Oklahoma State fans had a brief moment of excitement when a very well written article was floating around throughout the weekend regarding Rodney Fields Jr. leaving Kansas State mid-season to come be our RB2 savior. Is it saddening if he can't come back ASAP or am I just being too overly critical of Ayo being a decent RB2 option? Drew Mestemaker with Ollie Gordon in Miami is a dream scenario as an Oklahoma State Cowboy fan! Is Cowboy hoops in trouble after giving up 99 points to New Mexico? 

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Oklahoma State's star QB is absolutely, easily an NFL draft pick & Houston's star QB Conner Weigman isn't too far behind him! Both are around 6'4 215, both have the athletic ability to make you respect their legs, both play in systems that require a lot of checks & audibles which NFL scouts love, both can change plays on the fly without getting permission & both are coached by some of the best in the business. Could this be the game that this defense plays all 4 quarters of championship level football? GIVE THAT MAN MIKE GUNDY HIS STATUE already!
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Oklahoma State's top 20 showdown with Houston in H-Town is a MASSIVE opportunity to show the new direction of this Eric Morris era Oklahoma State recruiting crew. The Houston area is full of star players like Caleb "C5" White who turned down schools like Utah & Duke for the best opportunity available. This game could be a big statement to these Houston area talents. Summer Creek has handled some adversity that should open more doors for a State title push. 

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Oklahoma State takes down UCF with the crowd leaving during a tied ball game. Let's break down the good, bad & ugly of this big win, the MVPs and this game setting up an ORANGE H-Town takeover. 

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Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris is saying that Wyatt Young will play which is absolutely phenomenal news on the game we honor one of our legendary WRU dudes into the Hall Of Fame James Washington. Justin Bowick also needs to have a monster game as we break down the keys to victory over this scrappy UCF ballclub. Will this week finally be a chill one or will the Big 12 go cannibalistic mode again? 

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Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker is HIM. He's a top 10 NFL Draft pick RIGHT NOW. So, can we please finally start proudly promoting him as the Heisman Trophy's best candidate Chad Weiberg & co.?!? NY, Vegas & flippin' Japan should know all about Drew! Our RBU dudes are showing out in the NFL! Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Warren, Chuba Hubbard & Justice Hill are in a position to help Eric Morris keep that train rolling. Jacie Hoyt brings in some pre-season awards while also scheduling the hardest games she possibly can, even if South Carolina is scared to come to Gallagher-Iba Arena. 

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Can UCF take down Oklahoma State? No. 10 BYU’s hard-fought 17-10 victory over TCU last week was far from a polished offensive showcase, highlighting just how much the Cougars had to grind to overcome a sluggish performance.

Playing without star workhorse running back LJ Martin, Kalani Sitake’s offense struggled significantly to find any kind of rhythm against a hostile Fort Worth front. 

The unit sputtered in sustained drives, managing just 216 total yards and getting bogged down by stagnant execution as they searched for a spark in the backfield. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier took a beating behind the l...

Oklahoma State country needs to be worried about these top UCF Knights to avoid an upset. Without Wyatt Young likely in the lineup these UCF dudes could present a fairly big issue. Wyatt Young, Johny Dickson & Landon Dean might be out for this ball game but at least we finally get Oscar Hammond, Breydon Nelson & Trudell Berry at 100% for this UCF game. Oklahoma State has gotten bounced around in the Bounce House bad enough twice that it's time to return the favor as they roll into Boone Pickens Stadium! 

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Oklahoma State's star QB Drew Mestemaker has in fact had a few turnovers that he surely would want back. However, is that enough of a concern for UCF fans to not be scared of what Drew Mestemaker could potentially do to that defense? Mike Gittens helps us break it all down alongside the crazy injury rotation that UCF might be forced to roll out against Oklahoma State. Does that benefit UCF more than our Cowboys? What are some of the must-see things from both ball clubs to steal a Big 12 Win inside Boone Pickens Stadium. 

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The Big 12 contenders are starting to emerge. The Locked On Big 12 Squad dives into the latest going on within the conference, including one shocking take about the Baylor Bears.

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Oklahoma State's new head ball coach just painted a bright orange target on his chest by proclaiming that "we can run this thing" while our old ball coach Mike Gundy gets ready to make his TNT gameday debut during the West Virginia vs Arizona game. Eric Morris has now given everyone a reason to be proud and nervous at the same time. Boone Pickens Stadium will now be hosting the January 30th Bedlam on Ice showdown thanks to Mr. Michael Mann!

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West Virginia is a home underdog against Arizona—and after back-to-back Big 12 losses, Mountaineer Nation is searching for answers. Has WVU football hit rock bottom, or can Saturday in Morgantown become the turning point?

Mountaineer Paul breaks down the reported spread, why confidence in the Mountaineers has fallen, and how WVU’s defensive struggles are overshadowing the production of Michael Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook.

Then, we begin our early WVU vs. Arizona preview: the challenge presented by Noah Fifita, Arizona’s run defense, and what Rich Rodriguez’s team must improve to get back in...

Oklahoma State still has plenty of holes to fill in the 2027 recruiting class. Bringing back a legacy connection in Braylin Presley is awesome to play with his brother. Tyson Hawkins is THE top legacy recruit we should be fighting to get on board in Stillwater. This family has something cooking in Shawnee Oklahoma that could be a pipeline for years to come with even more North Rock Creek stars in the future. Caleb Hawkins was also underrecruited so surely our staff knows the potential is just barely becoming visible. 

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Oklahoma State is seemingly adding former Cowboy legacy RB/WR Braylin Presley back to this roster after a few seasons away at Tulsa. What does this mean? Will he even see the field being such a late edition? Drew Mestemaker is the man in the Big 12 so let's rank the Big 12 QBs. Seeing Oklahoma State's name appear now on multiple CFP projections is such a sight for sore eyes! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
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The college football slate this weekend brings another massive proving ground for the Big 12, with BYU, West Virginia, and Texas Tech all facing high-stakes battles that will test the grit and developmental depth of the conference.

For BYU, a gritty road trip to Fort Worth to face TCU serves as a quintessential test of physical resilience. 

Kalani Sitake’s squad has bullied opponents at the line of scrimmage all season behind a punishing rushing attack, but walking into Amon G. Carter Stadium requires surviving a hostile environment against a desperate conference foe. If the Cougars want to...

The biggest difference between this Oklahoma State football team and the last couple years is not just Eric Morris, Drew Mestemaker, Caleb Hawkins, Wyatt Young or the new $24+ million. It's simply just the players actually spending time together off the field while forging stronger bonds on the field. Let's answer some more X questions before breaking down the already legendary career of Chad Weiberg. Lastly, the sports animal is back to spewing complete nonsense saying that OU would be a CFP team with our schedule, so let's swap them and have some fun!

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Oklahoma State has had a nice run of NFL level LB's and it already appears that Ethan Weslsoki, Tate Romney & Isaiah Chisom could be the next great group to make that big move. Ethan came into Oklahoma State with Malcolm Rodriguez level numbers and has already proven to have the same abilities while Nick Martin seemingly led the way for Tate Romney. TV ratings are falling a fairly significant amount so far this year and they absolutely deserve every failure they get! The AP Poll is certified stupid. WHY are non-athletes allowed to have ANY involvement on how our...

Oklahoma State Cowboys’ offense ignites under Drew Mestemaker, blending surgical deep balls with a relentless ground attack. Can Mestemaker’s accuracy and poise make the Pokes a legitimate Big 12 contender? Brian Smith and Cody Stovall break down West Virginia’s defensive struggles against wide receivers Wyatt Young and Justin Bowick, and Caleb Hawkins’ quiet domination in the run game, spotlighting Oklahoma State’s explosive three-headed machine.

The conversation shifts to the looming matchup against a surging UCF, as Keyone Jenkins’ pinpoint passing and versatile athletes threaten Oklahoma State’s revamped defense. Key topics include strategic adjustments under defensive coordinator Sk...

Oklahoma State Cowboys surge toward the Big 12 title race, rattling predictions as On3 tips them for a College Football Playoff run. Are Mike Gundy’s Cowboys truly the team to beat, or are Big 12 contenders like West Virginia, BYU, and Utah still in the mix? The squad debates Oklahoma State’s “timely” defense, standout performances from quarterback Drew Mestemaker, and whether West Virginia’s season should already be written off.

The discussion heats up as TCU’s struggles put Sonny Dykes’ future under the microscope, while Utah’s gritty road win keeps them firmly in the conference’s top tier. Key stor...

Oklahoma State beat WVU—but Cody Stovall of Locked On Oklahoma State STILL believes the Mountaineers are a Big 12 contender! Cody joins Mountaineer Paul to explain what he saw in the matchup that keeps him confident in West Virginia’s potential. Why does he still see WVU as a top-four team in the Big 12, and what must Rich Rodriguez’s Mountaineers fix to stay in the race? We revisit the loss, discuss the reasons for optimism, and talk about where WVU goes from here. Cowboy Country gets its bragging rights—but Cody isn’t writing off the Mountaineers!

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Oklahoma State's Eric Morris is already a better option than Lincoln Riley if you're an athlete or a parent by country miles! Also, STOP THE CAP! Arch Manning isn't even in the same hemisphere as Drew Mestemaker and the stats back it up! Arch Manning is closer to John Mateer than Drew Mestemaker and it's beyond laughable and completely outrageous, get that man out of the Heisman conversation or at least put him where he belongs which is far behind Drew. Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker need to adopt the Mike Gundy corner slot fade to fix the redzone...

Oklahoma State had to wait 735 days to finally be ranked again coming in at #19 yesterday and today On3 ball knower deluxe Andy Staples has our Oklahoma State Cowboys as the #9 seed in the CFP playoffs! Drew Mestemaker is better than Arch Manning. PERIOD. Which is why he was able to win some more Big 12 weekly awards next to his entire O-Line, Ethan Wesloski & Sam Keltner. We are all Oregon fans now! We also need Houston, Texas Tech, BYU & Utah to stay cruising for our future hopes!

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Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker is trending in the right direction to take home the most coveted award in all of college athletics. The Heisman trophy is absolutely on the table. Wyatt & Justin Bowick might both be fighting for some awards alongside Caleb Hawkins. Eric Morris addressed that it's certainly not all sunshine and rainbows though with plenty to fix! Big 12 title game is looking mighty nice right now!

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Oklahoma State completely flipped the script in the second half to then dominate the 4th quarter to take down West Virginia in Morgantown! Drew Mestemaker hunts 400 yards, Wyatt Young goes scorched earth mode seeking a 200-yard game while Caleb Hawkins proved to be the better Hawkins in the end. That 4th quarter defense deserves a standing ovation as well!!!

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Oklahoma State may not have a ton of answers for how insanely talented West Virginia QB Michael Hawkins is. Buuuuuut, if we can get in his head a bit, frustrate him and force him into dawning his Superman cape maybe one too many times that could lead to a couple crucial big stops or turnovers critical to stealing a win in Morgantown. This fully healthy TE room is worth keeping an eye on for this ballgame!

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