NIL rules shake up college sports landscape. Will the "House settlement" revolutionize athlete compensation or lead to under-the-table deals?

The Big 12 Squad dissects recent changes to Name, Image, and Likeness regulations, exploring their impact on schools, athletes, and sports programs. From BYU's recruiting strategies to Title IX implications, the hosts offer insider perspectives on the evolving collegiate athletics scene. Jake Hatch provides historical context on Title IX application, while Parker Ainsworth examines the value of university brands in supporting non-revenue sports.

Tune in for expert analysis on how these NIL changes could reshape the future of college sports, from football powerhouses to women's softball programs.

Kevin Borba of Locked on Buffs and Athlon Sports has provided crucial updates on Deion Sanders' health, revealing the Colorado head coach is dealing with an unspecified issue that caused him to lose 14 pounds and miss recent football camps. While his son, Deion Sanders Jr., states "Coach Prime" is "feeling well," his return to Boulder remains unclear. Sanders himself posted that "everything is OKAY" and he's excited to return to Colorado, promising further updates. This latest scare follows past battles with blood clots, including toe amputations. Borba emphasizes the ongoing concern as the 2025 season approaches. ESPN's outlook on Colorado's trajectory under Deion Sanders is a mixed bag. While some analysts initially had doubts, a surprising 9-4 season in 2024 saw them defying expectations and even gaining a No. 20 ranking in the CFP at one point. However, looking to 2025, the picture gets tougher. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) projects a challenging road, setting Colorado's win total at 6.5 with the under favored due to a tough schedule and significant roster turnover, particularly the departure of key players like Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. Despite strong recruiting and transfer portal additions, developing chemistry and maintaining high production without their superstars will be the true test for Coach Prime and the Buffs 17:07 ESPN FPI deep dive!!! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootballpodcast Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today'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. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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

Get the inside scoop on Coach Prime's whereabouts! Athlon Sports' Kevin Borba breaks down why Deion Sanders isn't on campus, shedding light on the health issues keeping him away. Borba dives into the impact of Sanders' absence on the Colorado Buffaloes program, offering expert analysis and what this means for the team's preparations. Don't miss this crucial update on Coach Prime and the Buffs – subscribe to Athlon Sports for more exclusive college football insights!" 07:45 College sports just changed forever! Athlon Sports' Kevin Borba breaks down the monumental NCAA vs. House settlement, which finally allows programs to directly pay players. This landmark decision ushers in a new era, impacting everything from recruiting to roster management. Borba explains the implications for athletes, schools, and the future of amateurism. Get ready for a drastically different college football landscape 15:26 Shedeur Sanders is QB4 for the Browns...for now! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootballpodcast Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today'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. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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)

With Colorado losing a handful of defensive starters after 2024's 9-4 season, I dive into who will step up and start during the 2025 season. I predict the entire starting lineup from top to bottom, and break down who should have the biggest impact. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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)

Big 12 football shakeup: Conference merger talks heat up as Brett Yormark takes on the SEC. Is a new Power 3 on the horizon?

Drake and the squad break down the potential Big 12-ACC merger, analyzing its impact on college football's landscape. The conversation shifts to Commissioner Yormark's bold stance against SEC dominance and the ongoing Jake Retzlaff situation at BYU. Jake Hatch from Locked on BYU Cougars provides insider perspective on the Cougars' quarterback options, including McKay Hillstead and Bear Bachmeier.

Tune in for expert analysis on conference realignment, power dynamics, and BYU's critical next 30 days as the Big 12 media day approaches.

With spring ball and the transfer portal wrapped up, Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes roster is set. With so many people debating who or will not start. Athlon Sports' Kevin Borba joins the debate and predicts the offensive starters. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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)

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes made two more transfer portal additions over the past couple of days. Kevin Borba of Athlon Sports dives into the additions of former USC/Northwestern offensive lineman Cooper Lovelace and North Alabama linebacker Shaun Myers. The show explains why both additions make a ton of sense for the Buffs, and also highlight the possible roles they may have. 09:36 The NFL Draft drama surrounding Shedeur Sanders is far from over. After going on a podcast to discuss the rumors about his son and former star quarterback bombing interviews, there is now more backlash surrounding the situation. I break down why this is such a lose-lose situation for the Sanders family, and why it's best to leave it alone. 20:36 The Buffs are hoping to make a Big 12 title push in 2025, but have some huge holes to fill. I highlight the three position groups that are home to the most critical position battles on the team ahead of this upcoming season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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)

Anonymous coach blasts Colorado, labeling it a 'circus.' Behind closed doors, whispers of chaos, not coaching. Is Deion's flash masking fundamental flaws? Players allegedly adrift, structure absent. Recruiting hype versus reality bites. Is this a team or a spectacle? Sources cite 'toxic' atmosphere, ego over unity. The shine fades, revealing a fractured foundation. Are the Buffaloes a cautionary tale? Off-field drama eclipsing on-field development. This coach's critique paints a grim picture. Can Sanders deliver substance beyond the show? Authenticity questioned. The curtain's pulled back, revealing a potential mess. Is the 'Prime' experiment imploding? I dive into why this is a targeted attack on Sanders. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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)