By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
September 4, 2025
Arizona State travels to SEC country this week to take on Mississippi State, with HC Jeff Lebby looking for a signature win.
The Big 12 needs Kenny Dillingham to deliver.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I look at the stakes of Baylor’s game at No. 16 SMU.
The Bears also need to deliver for the Big 12 over the ACC. Missouri and Kansas are playing for the first time since 2011 in a rivalry renewed.
The Tigers have the edge at home, but the Jayhawks have the experience to make it a tight game.
0:00 Intro: Big pressure for Arizona State
5:48 Mississippi State’s performance and keys to win
11:11 Baylor’s critical game against SMU
16:40 Big 12’s reputation on the line
21:45 Kansas vs Missouri: Rivalry renewed
27:09 Analyzing Missouri’s strengths and weaknesses
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