BIG 12 SQUAD - Private Equity Deals are TAKING OVER the Big 12 | How this affects West Virginia
From Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network
May 7, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 647
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of private equity deals on the Big 12 Conference and West Virginia's position in college sports.
Big 12 powerhouses rethink private equity as BYU and Houston reject RedBird Capital’s $30 million offer—could financial strategy shape the new conference elite? The Big 12 Squad dissects what BYU’s debt-averse philosophy means for their future, why Houston’s leadership is pressing pause, and whether Oklahoma State or Iowa State are positioned to take the risk, aiming to leap ahead in the evolving college sports arms race. Key segments explore how this RedBird deal differs from Utah’s approach, implications for NIL and facility upgrades, and the brewing ACC vs. Big 12 rivalry for Power Three status. Plus, get the latest on Big 12 baseball: West Virginia’s postseason surge, Oklahoma State’s must-watch battle with Arizona State, and whether coaching changes are on the horizon for BYU. Is this the start of a seismic shift in college sports funding?
Topics covered
- Big 12 Conference
- private equity
- college sports funding
- NIL implications
- facility upgrades
- West Virginia baseball
- conference rivalry
Keywords
- Big 12
- private equity
- BYU
- Houston
- Oklahoma State
- Iowa State
- NIL
- West Virginia
- college sports
- funding
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RedBird Capital, BYU, Houston, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Utah, ACC, Big 12
Places: West Virginia, Arizona State
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