EMOTIONAL: BYU Shocks College Football, Upsets Notre Dame. We Have Arrived.
That 28-24 instant classic in Provo wasn’t just a victory—it was a total demolition of coastal entitlement.When No. 8 BYU took down No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday night, the national suit-and-ties got a four-quarter tutorial in raw Big 12 trench warfare. Corporate media spent all week gushing over Notre Dame’s golden helmet prestige and soft brand bias, completely ignoring the fact that they were walking straight into a high-altitude house of horrors at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kalani Sitake’s squad didn't win this game with finesse or flash; they won it in the mud. Bear Bachmeier put on a blue-collar clinic, accounting for four total touchdowns, including that ice-cold six-yard strike to Walker Lyons with under two minutes left to retake the lead. Then, when the Irish tried to mount a final drive, the Cougars' defense flexed their physical muscles, making a heroic goal-line stand as CJ Carr’s final pass hit the turf in the end zone to seal Notre Dame's fate. This wasn't just a signature win for an unblemished 6-0 BYU team; it was a loud, aggressive referendum for the entire Big 12. It proved that authentic, hard-nosed developmental depth on the Wasatch Front will out-hit, out-execute, and out-grind pre-packaged blue-blood hype every day of the week. The playoff selection committee can't hide behind regional favoritism anymore. BYU dragged Notre Dame into the deep water, drowned their hype, and proved the balance of power in college football runs right through Provo. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Butcher Box If 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 Treat yourself to a crisp apple bite and smooth caramel delight with a Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today'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. FanDuel This 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://l