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Donald Trump’s executive order shakes up the college sports landscape—will limiting transfer portal moves and NIL payouts bring stability to the Big 12? Hosts Drake Toll (Locked On Big 12) and Cameron Stuart (Locked On Baylor) debate whether new rules restricting player transfers and capping NIL at $20–25 million per roster can unify college athletics or push athletes to unionize. Could this radical approach finally fix the chaos plaguing NCAA governance?

Scott Drew stays loyal to Baylor despite rumors about the UNC coaching job, as the hosts break down the latest reporting drama and discuss athletic department woes. Utah’s gymnastics team misses nationals for the first time in 49 years, fueling questions about whether the Utes can compete in the Big 12. Is Utah now the conference’s most discombobulated athletic department, or do other teams have it tougher? Don’t miss bold takes on coaching moves, NIL impacts, and the future of college sports.

00:00 College Transfer Portal Rule — Introduction and discussion of President Trump's proposed executive order impacting collegiate transfer rules.

03:00 NIL Cap and Players Union — Debate over NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) caps, unionization, and implications for college athletics.

09:40 Scott Drew UNC Rumors — Analysis of rumors regarding Scott Drew's potential move to North Carolina and Baylor's retention of coaches.

18:18 Utah Gymnastics and Big 12 — Breakdown of Utah athletics struggles, fan reactions, and the competitive landscape in the Big 12.

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