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Big 12 Tension: Texas Tech is Outspending Everyone

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and college football and transfer portal reporter Max Olson break down the biggest storylines coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including the tension surrounding the conference and whether Texas Tech has separated itself from the rest of the league. They discuss if the Red Raiders need the Big 12, why other programs are struggling to keep pace, and what the future holds for Deion Sanders. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Big 12 media days: Behind the tension 6:44 - Is Texas Tech carrying the Big 12? 11:09 - Texas Tech’s options outside the Big 12 15:19 - Why Big 12 teams can’t catch Texas Tech 24:33 - What’s holding Colorado back? 31:32 - Is the Deion Sanders era over? 33:41 - Kenny Dillingham’s next step at ASU 39:44 - What makes ASU a sleeping giant? 41:09 - Big 12 intrigue: ASU WR and QB room 45:06 - Big 12 intrigue: Utah, BYU, Houston 48:54 - Big 12 intrigue: Oklahoma St and TCU 50:07 - The Oklahoma St QB story you need to know 51:32 - Big 12 intrigue: Cincinnati OL and DJ Lagway 52:43 - Who is the Florida banana chip bandit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'NFL Live' congratulates Marcus Spears Jr. for commitment to Texas (0:37)

Pete Thamel  

Marcus Sears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season, he told ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi on Thursday. He's the son of former NFL star and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears.

Adam Schefter  

The No. 1 basketball player in the @SCNext Class of 2027, Marcus Spears Jr. is reclassifying to the Class of 2026 and committing to Texas.