Big 12 shakeup: BYU QB Jake Retzlaff exits, Texas State joins PAC-12. Is college football's landscape shifting dramatically?

Host Drake Toll and the squad analyze Retzlaff's departure from BYU Football and its impact on the Cougars' upcoming season. The team dissects Texas State's surprising move to the PAC-12, exploring potential recruiting battles and conference realignment strategies. Discussions cover Sacramento State's aggressive push into college football prominence and the evolving dynamics of TV revenue in the sport. Jake Hatch offers insider perspectives on BYU's quarterback situation.

Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves could reshape the future of Big 12 Football and beyond.

HOUSTON COUGARS football takes the spotlight as Big 12 media days loom on the horizon. The episode kicks off with a detailed look at who's representing the team in Dallas, sparking intrigue about QB Conner Weigman's notable absence from the lineup.

Parker Ainsworth offers an in-depth analysis of the COUGARS' strategic selections for media day representatives, shedding light on the program's ongoing transformation and the message these choices convey about the team's direction. The discussion explores the potential implications of these decisions and what they might reveal about the COUGARS' game plan for the upcoming season.

The conversation then pivots to exciting news for college basketball enthusiasts - EA Sports' leaked plans for a new NCAA basketball video game. The hosts speculate on which historic HOUSTON teams might make the cut, reminiscing about legendary players and memorable seasons that could be immortalized in digital form. They debate the potential impact of such a game on the program's visibility and recruiting efforts.

The episode concludes with a comprehensive examination of HOUSTON's football recruiting landscape. Several key targets are on the verge of announcing their commitments, creating a buzz of anticipation. The hosts dissect the prospects of landing coveted recruits like RHETT GRAY, JAVEN HOLMES, and TUCKER ASHFORD. They analyze each player's potential fit within the COUGARS' system and the impact these commitments could have on the team's future success.

Throughout the episode, listeners are treated to insider perspectives, expert analysis, and spirited debate on HOUSTON's media day strategy, the exciting possibilities of the upcoming basketball game, and the latest developments in COUGARS football recruiting. It's a must-listen for any HOUSTON fan eager to stay ahead of the curve on all things Cougar athletics.

0:00 Intro: Big 12 media days and Conner Weigman 3:34 Houston's player selections for media days 7:08 Loyalty and program growth representation 10:43 EA Sports bringing back college basketball game 14:50 Potential features in new college basketball game 19:26 Historic Houston teams for video game 21:27 Upcoming recruit commitments for Houston 25:33 Confidence in Houston's recruiting cycle Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts!

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