Baylor and Colorado face mounting pressure as Dave Aranda and Deion Sanders head into a pivotal 2026 season. Despite both programs landing key transfers and new coordinators, national doubts persist—ESPN labels them as Big 12 also-rans, putting both coaches squarely on the hot seat. Can revamped rosters and fresh coaching minds turn the tide, or are expectations for a “fluke” turnaround unrealistic? Kevin Borba and Cam Stuart dive headfirst into the Big 12’s chaos, spotlighting the week 4 showdown in Waco as a must-win for both teams. With each team labeled as “homecoming” fodder, the result could swing the trajectory (and job security) for Dave Aranda and Deion Sanders. Could an early loss mark the end of an era at Baylor or put Colorado’s bowl hopes on life support?

The conversation pivots to the pressures facing five-star quarterbacks Julian Lewis and DJ Lagway, each expected to be the next program savior. Is either phenom set up for success, or are they being asked to patch bullet holes with Band-Aids? The hosts unpack what “success” should mean for QB development and win expectations as both signal-callers inherit rebuilding teams. Finally, Kevin Borba and Cam Stuart tackle the looming

College Football Playoff expansion, questioning whether a 24-team bracket dilutes the sport or gives schools like Baylor and Colorado new life. Are five-loss SEC teams and lackluster regular seasons the new normal, or is college football risking its identity for TV money? This episode pulls no punches on the risks and rewards of radical playoff growth—and what it means for every tier of program. Big 12 power rankings chaos, make-or-break coaching years, high-stakes QB pressure, and a playoff debate with existential stakes—Locked On Buffs and Locked On Baylor bring fans the arguments, anxieties, and underdog hope shaping the 2026 season. Who rises, who falls, and who’s just hoping to survive this crossroads?

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