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Baylor Bears and the rest of college football face a seismic eligibility controversy as LSU’s bold moves spark a battle over whether NFL players should be allowed to return to the collegiate gridiron. With Lane Kiffin, the SEC, and the Big 12 at the center of the storm, can the sport’s traditional spirit survive this new era of player movement?

Cam Stuart and Sydney Wicker break down the latest rulings, conference posturing, and the Big 12’s chance to set the tone—while debating if Baylor has been left too poor to compete in the NIL-driven arms race. Key topics include roster valuations, NIL pressures, high school recruiting fallout, and the landmark cases shaping college sports’ future. Can the Bears keep pace, or will deep-pocketed rivals Texas Tech and Houston race ahead? Don’t miss sharp insight into college football’s evolving power structure.

00:00 — NFL Players Returning: Rule Debate

08:30 — Big 12 Missed Opportunity: Conference & NCAA Blame

19:41 — Baylor NIL Valuation: Too Poor to Compete?

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