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"BIG 12 SQUAD - Recapping Big 12 Week 9 CHAOS | What happened with Cincinnati?" is an episode of Locked On Bearcats - Daily Podcast on Cincinnati Bearcats Football & Basketball. Runtime 30 min. Published November 4, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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BYU football sparks controversy as officiating decisions leave rivals questioning fairness—are the Cougars truly benefiting from Big 12 referees, or is this just another symptom of inconsistent officiating across the conference? Heated debates erupt around BYU’s nail-biting wins, replay booth decisions, and the program’s apparent inability to break away from one-score games. Baylor’s late-season surge, highlighted by dominant performances and a tough upcoming schedule, throws the Big 12 race into chaos. Can the Bears defy the odds and capture the conference title despite early setbacks?
The conversation focused on Oklahoma State’s defensive woes, the value of NIL spending on trenches instead of skill positions, and whether new commissioner leadership can fix the league’s officiating crisis. Brett Yormark’s legacy comes under fire, from the infamous Monster Energy sponsorship and glass basketball courts to his pivotal media rights deal and expansion moves that shaped the modern Big 12. Which moves will define the future of the conference?
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