The national championship REMATCH is here! Michigan and UConn square off on Friday night in one of the biggest early-season college basketball games, and we're breaking down who has the edge! Andy Patton and Isaac Schade preview a loaded first weekend of college hoops, including No. 4 UConn vs. No. 16 Michigan and No. 9 Virginia vs. No. 12 Arkansas. 🏀 **On today's episode:** - **Michigan vs. UConn:** Can Mike Boynton's new-look Wolverines take down Dan Hurley's Huskies? We break down Elliot Cadeau, Trey McKenney, Silas Demary Jr., Braylon Mullins, and the key matchups.- **Arkansas vs. Virginia:** John Calipari's young Razorbacks meet Ryan Odom's veteran Cavaliers. Can Jordan Smith Jr. and Jeremiah Wilkinson overcome Thijs De Ridder, Chance Mallory, and Virginia's experience?- **Weekend Whiparound:** Robbie Avila is eligible for Saint Louis! What does that mean against Missouri? Plus Providence–Nebraska, Maryland–Georgetown, USC–Wichita State, Houston–Cal, and more! Andy and Isaac make their picks, identify the X-factors, and tell you which games deserve your attention this weekend. **Which team makes the biggest statement this weekend? Drop your predictions in the comments!** Subscribe to Locked On College Basketball for daily coverage of the biggest stories, games, and teams throughout the 2026–27 season. PHOTO CREDIT: Robert Deutsch - Imagn Images JOIN the Locked On College Basketball Everydayer Club!If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On College Basketball community: https://lockedoncollegebasketball.supercast.com/ Join the Locked On College Basketball Discord: https://discord.gg/bsKxDp8Qqb Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball/ Locked On College Basketball TikTokLocked On College Basketball TwitterLocked On College Basketball InstagramAndy Patton TwitterIsaac Schade Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Ultimate GMLocked On listeners: use promo code CFB26, all caps, in the game store to get a free boost for your program. To download, visit https://ultimate-cfb.com or simply search for Ultimate College Football HC in your app store. Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Treat yourself to a crisp apple bite and smooth caramel delight with a Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. GametimeToday'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. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
