Baylor Bears face harsh national scrutiny as Cam Stuart questions ESPN’s Big 12 offseason rankings. Despite adding five-star quarterback DJ Lagway and acclaimed defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman, Baylor ranks just 11th out of 16—behind struggling programs like Colorado. Are the Bears being overlooked, or does last season’s disappointment still haunt Dave Aranda’s squad? Key points include critical transfer portal additions, the lingering head coach debate, and comparisons to rivals like Kansas State and Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes.

The episode then tackles NCAA basketball’s controversial 76-team tournament expansion. Cam Stewart reveals how the new format threatens Cinderella stories and mid-major bids, prioritizing revenue over competition and tradition. Listeners also get updates on Baylor baseball’s pivotal UCF matchup and a passionate critique of Baylor University’s recent journalism budget cuts. Is college sports losing its soul in the chase for money and headlines?

00:00 — Baylor Offseason Rankings
Cam Stuart reacts to ESPN's Big 12 offseason rankings, critiques Baylor's low placement, and compares Baylor's moves to Colorado and Kansas State.

11:56 — NCAA Tournament Expansion
Cam Stuart discusses the expansion of the NCAA basketball tournament to 76 teams, analyzes its impact on mid-majors, and criticizes the financial motives behind the change.

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