Baylor Bears defense surges to elite status under Joe Klanderman, outpacing even Dave Aranda’s legendary 2021 squad. Can this revamped unit power Baylor to Big 12 championship contention and put Sonny Dykes’ TCU Horned Frogs on upset alert? Cam Stuart breaks down Baylor’s eye-popping defensive stats, including sacks, takeaways, and red zone dominance, and compares performance against Power Four opponents. Key topics include where Baylor ranks in the latest Big 12 power rankings, why Arizona and BYU fans are closely watching the Bears, and the conference-wide implications after a revealing bye week. The discussion spotlights defensive standouts, the impact of key injuries, and whether DJ Lagway and the offense can capitalize on upcoming matchups. Don’t miss this energized analysis of Baylor’s rise and the hurdles ahead in a fiercely competitive Big 12 landscape. 00:00 Best Baylor Defense YetDiscussing why this year's Baylor defense under Dave Aranda and Joe Klanderman is outperforming even the 2021 unit, with statistical comparisons and analysis of key improvements.05:33 Baylor Power RankingsEvaluating where Baylor and other Big 12 teams stand in the latest power rankings, breaking down top teams, recent performances, and discussing why Baylor may not yet be seen as a true contender.22:45 Big 12 Competition & Baylor’s OutlookReflecting on results from the bye week, assessing Baylor’s standing versus conference opponents, and considering whether Baylor can compete with anyone in the Big 12 this season.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. 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 Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. ULTRA POUCHESDon’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad 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.
