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Locked On Auburn -  Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball

SEC SQUAD - Predicting Week Twelve for the Auburn Tigers

Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball

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4.6652 Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

The argument that BYU and Utah are undervalued by the College Football Playoff Committee often centers on a deep-seated institutional and brand bias that favors traditional powerhouses. Despite both teams—especially after joining the new P4 conference—amassing solid resumes, the committee’s ranking logic appears inconsistent when compared to peer teams from the SEC or Big Ten. For BYU, the undervaluation is evident even in their best years. When the Cougars were undefeated, they were often ranked below one-loss teams from the perceived “elite” conferences, suggesting a penalty for a lack of "brand credibility" rather than on-field performance. After their first loss, the drop in rankings is often precipitous, falling behind two-loss teams like Texas or Oklahoma, who benefit from the narrative of “quality losses.” This differential treatment suggests the committee rewards the mere potential or reputation of established programs more than the actual, tangible Strength of Record (SOR) earned by BYU. Utah’s case highlights the harsh grading curve applied to Big 12 losses. As a consistently tough, defensive-minded program, their two losses this season came against other highly-ranked Big 12 teams (BYU and Texas Tech). Yet, their ranking near No. 13 keeps them just outside the contention tier, a placement often occupied by two-loss teams from other conferences that have a perceived higher overall floor. The Utes' methodical style, coupled with the committee's tendency to devalue close wins or reward teams for "style points," means Utah is held to a higher standard of dominance to secure an elite ranking. Ultimately, both Utah and BYU are fighting not just opponents on the field, but a long-standing culture that rewards historical brand over current results and strength metrics within a less historically favored conference.

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0:00.0

A pivotal SEC week 12 is upon us. Texas versus Georgia, Bama versus Oklahoma.

0:05.8

It is time to get the SEC squad together.

0:08.1

You're talking ball with the SEC squad.

0:11.3

From Alabama to Tennessee, from Georgia to Oklahoma, from Auburn to Texas.

0:16.7

It's the local experts of the locked on podcast network bringing you scoops, breakdowns, and the most comprehensive preview of the upcoming SEC weekend.

0:26.1

It's the SEC Squad, and we have a seat for you.

0:30.0

Perk feelings and thin skin are prohibited.

0:33.0

Squad up, you're part of the SEC Squad.

0:36.4

What's up, everybody?

0:37.2

Welcome into the SEC squad.

0:39.1

Sit back, grab your favorite beverage and join us as we get you ready for another week talking all things SEC.

0:44.7

Part of the Locked Home Podcast Network, now the number one sports podcast network.

0:50.1

And let's welcome in our panel this week.

0:52.0

I'm Chris Gordy Locked on SEC.

0:53.7

We got Jimmy Stein from Locked on Bama. We got Clint Chamberlain from Locked on Bulldogs. Welcome back. Clint, good to have you with us. We got Cory Burton locked on Vandy, Stephen Willis, locked on Ole Miss, and Jay Smith, joining us from Locked on Sooners. Gentlemen, it is crunch time here. We are winding down.

1:12.2

So let's start off as we always do with a prediction for your team this week.

1:16.5

Not exactly a game prediction, but something you may think may happen with your team.

1:21.0

Jimmy, let's start with you and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

1:25.1

I think Saturdays you'll see a matchup of the two best defenses in the SEC, so take the under.

1:31.9

Yeah, I think the low scoring is probably right in this one.

1:36.1

Jay, you're on the other side.

1:37.2

Give me a quick prediction on your squad.

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