COOGS' HOUSE! #4 Houston Cougars and #11 Auburn Tigers clash in a thrilling early-season basketball showdown at the Toyota Center. As the #1 and #2 teams in college basketball, according to KenPom, this matchup promises intense action and strategic brilliance. Explore the impact of key players like Johni Broome for Auburn and the returning core of the Houston Cougars. The episode dives into the controversy surrounding the "neutral site" designation, with insights into past complaints by Houston's coach, Kelvin Sampson. Discover how coaches Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson might tactically and motivationally prepare their teams for this high-stakes game. With predictions pointing to a close contest, players like Cheney Johnson could be the deciding factors. Tune in for an engaging analysis of this basketball face-off and uncover the strategies and players that could shape the outcome as Zac Blackerby, host of Locked On Auburn, and Parker Ainsworth, host of Locked On Coogs, cross it over! 0:00 Intro 3:25 Auburn's Non-Conference Schedule 6:32 Johni Broome's Role and Potential 9:45 Houston's Non-Conference Matchups 13:14 Kelvin Sampson's Neutral Site "Concerns" 17:31 Houston's Veteran Advantage 21:19 Houston's Local Advantage 25:23 Defensive Matchup Comparison Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts! For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ZBiotics Pre Alcohol Go to zbiotics.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you’re unsatisfied for any reason, they’ll refund your money, no questions asked. Robinhood Robinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at ROBINHOOD.com/GOLD ROY Download Roy for iOS or Android and enter referral code LOCKED ON and you’ll automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win $5,000 cash. Visit JoinRoy.com for additional details. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Get off the sidelines and into the NIL game with Roy. 5-Hour ENERGY What’s your Fan Fuel this week?! Whatever it is, do it with a 5 Hour Energy! Available on 5HourEnergy.com. Shipped nationwide. HIMS Hims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOCKEDON for your personalized ED treatment options. LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 533