THRILLER: BYU TEASES Utah, West Virginia STUNS Kansas, Houston Soars, Texas Tech Rallies, Arizona?
THRILLER: BYU TEASES Utah, West Virginia STUNS Kansas, Houston Soars, Texas Tech Rallies, Arizona?  
Podcast: Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
Published On: Mon Jan 12 2026
Description: The weekend of January 10–11, 2026, served as a definitive reminder that the Big 12 is the most unforgiving "meatgrinder" in college basketball. From top-ranked dominance to shocking road upsets, the conference delivered a slate of games that shook up the national landscape.The Top Stays UntouchedNo. 1 Arizona continued its march toward history, moving to 16–0 with a gritty 86–73 road victory over TCU. The Wildcats' depth was on full display as Koa Peat dropped 20 points, neutralizing a valiant effort from TCU’s Tanner Toolson. Arizona’s ability to handle the "Big 12 road test" so early in their tenure suggests they are the new standard for the league. Meanwhile, Iowa State quietly maintained its own undefeated streak, proving that the road to the title likely runs through Ames or Tucson.Chaos in Morgantown and WacoThe weekend's biggest shock came from West Virginia, where the Mountaineers dismantled No. 22 Kansas, 86–75. Despite 23 points from Jayhawk freshman Darryn Peterson, a late 16–0 run by West Virginia turned the "Blue Blood" visit into a nightmare.In Waco, Houston flexed its defensive muscles. The Cougars stifled Baylor 77–55, holding the Bears to just 29 points in the second half. This dominant performance reinforced Kelvin Sampson’s squad as the premier defensive unit in the country.Close Calls and RivalriesTexas Tech: Narrowly escaped an upset in Boulder, edging out Colorado 73–71.BYU: Continued their "disrespected" tour by taking down Utah 89–84, further solidifying their place in the top ten.As noted by Drake Toll on Locked On Big 12, the sheer parity of this weekend highlights why the Big 12 is virtually impossible to predict. Toll emphasized that with teams like Oklahoma State and UCF also looming as giant-killers, no lead is safe in the standings.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 your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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.