
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
February 12, 2026
Texas Tech made the Playoff for the first time after dominating its way through the Big 12, including a double-digit win over BYU.
Who is their biggest threat in 2026?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I am joined by ‘Locked On BYU’ host Jake Hatch and ‘Locked On Kansas State’ host Christian Rauh.
Can the Big 12 get two teams into the Playoff as they should have had this season?
00:00 Big 12 Dark Horse Debate
04:23 Utah’s Trench Play Questioned
08:44 Kansas State’s Season Outlook
14:32 BYU-Notre Dame Game Impact
19:13 Oklahoma State’s Potential Rise
21:35 “klahoma State’s QB Potential
24:38 Bear Bachmeier’s Remarkable Rise
26:53 Avery Johnson’s Potential Unlocking
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