TRENDING? Sampson & Kingston CLASH with BYU & AJ Dybantsa | TOUGHNESS Will DOMINATE Big 12 Matchup

Big 12 powers collide as Houston and BYU battle for momentum amid a relentless conference slate. Can AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders rally BYU out of a three-game skid, or will Kingston Flemings and the physical Houston Cougars extend their dominance in Provo’s raucous atmosphere? Parker Ainsworth and Jake Hatch break down the critical matchup, spotlighting NBA-level talent, defensive struggles, and what it will take for BYU’s “big three” to turn the tide. Conversation heats up around NIL, team culture, and roster-building strategies—are players choosing payday or program prestige? Insights on key freshmen like Isiah Harwell, transfer portal moves, and long-term aspirations for both football programs underscore how these emerging Big 12 contenders are building sustainable success. With Cougar snacks, game predictions, and playoff ambitions, this crossover sets the stage for a can’t-miss showdown on and off the hardwood. 00:00 Big 12 Overview & Matchup Intro 01:43 BYU’s Recent Struggles 03:52 Houston’s Dominance & Outlook 04:44 BYU’s Team Chemistry Issues 06:40 Houston’s Roster & Variance 07:55 Kelvin Sampson “We’re Poor” NIL Comments 13:35 Game Preview: Key Players & X-Factors 17:31 Defense, Culture & Path to Victory 25:00 College Football Signing Day & Portal 26:08 BYU’s Portal & Retention Strategy 28:11 Houston’s Recruiting & Portal Approach 31:51 Future Outlook: QBs & Conference Aspirations 34:56 Closing Thoughts & Fan Tips 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! 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. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. 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 FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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)

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