Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

BIG TEN BOMBSHELLS: Michigan's NCAA Hearing, Recruiting Frenzy, and Championship Odds We break down the high-stakes NCAA hearing for MICHIGAN FOOTBALL's sign-stealing spygate scandal. Will deleted text messages between Sherrone Moore and Connor Stalions seal their fate?  Plus, a recruiting bonanza hits the BIG TEN. RUTGERS lands seven commits, WISCONSIN snags tight end talent, and MICHIGAN offers...

Big Ten recruiting heats up as top coaches vie for 2026 talent. Will Washington's defensive upgrades translate to more wins next season? Spencer McLaughlin and the Locked On Big Ten Squad analyze college football's recruiting landscape, spotlighting the conference's best talent hunters. The hosts break down 2026 class projections for powerhouses like Ohio State, Michigan, and USC, exploring how NI...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SHAKEUP: SEC's Sankey flips on 16-team format We break down the sudden shift in College Football Playoff expansion talks as SEC commissioner Greg Sankey backs away from the Automatic Qualifier  model. Our analysis covers the potential "battle royale" brewing between the Big Ten and SEC over automatic qualifiers and at-large bids.  We also dive into former Michigan presiden...

College Football Playoff format debate heats up as the Big Ten and SEC clash with Big 12 and ACC. We break down the proposed models and their potential impact on the future of college football. Our analysis dives into the 4-4-2-2-3-1 model favored by the Big Ten and SEC, guaranteeing four spots each in a 16-team playoff. We explore Joel Klatt's take on why the Big 12 might be "bananas" for pushing...

Power struggle reshapes college football landscape. Big Ten and SEC flex their muscles as NCAA's influence wanes. We dive into the seismic shifts occurring in college football's power structure. The growing divide between the Big Ten, SEC, and their counterparts in the Big 12 and ACC takes center stage. Our analysis covers the NCAA's diminishing role in governing college sports and how conferences...

ESPN/SEC Network host Peter Burns calls the Big Ten HOT GARBAGE and a college football PONZI scheme.  We're firing back with facts and figures to set the record straight. Craig Shemon dismantles Peter Burns' criticism of the BIG TEN, highlighting recent conference successes including National Championships by Michigan and Ohio State and Big Ten success against multiple SEC teams in Bowl Games!  We...

Is a Big Ten and SEC Super Conference on the Horizon? College football is shifting, and we might be witnessing the dawn of a Big Ten and SEC super conference sooner than later. This potential powerhouse could redefine the sport, impacting teams like NOTRE DAME and conferences such as the ACC and Big 12. We explore the implications of this seismic shift, discussing how it might force NOTRE DAME to...

USC Trojans football is on the brink of a pivotal season. Can Lincoln Riley lead them to a 9-10 win season? With the college football landscape shifting, the Trojans face potential SEC vs Big Ten matchups, and the stakes have never been higher. Join Spencer McLaughlin and a panel of experts, including Mark Culkin and Jacob Goins, as they dissect USC's upcoming challenges and the evolving college f...

Are the Big Ten and SEC on the brink of leaving the NCAA to form a Super Conference?   College football is buzzing with speculation as powerhouses like the BIG TEN and SEC consider breaking away from the NCAA. This potential shift could reshape the landscape of college sports, with teams like the OHIO STATE BUCKEYES and ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE leading the charge in a new college football Super Confer...

Why does Notre Dame get special treatment in college football? And What Does This Mean for the Big Ten? This question has sparked heated debates, and we’re diving into the heart of it. Notre Dame's independence in the college football world irks some people, especially when it comes to the college football playoff rules and financial advantages that come with it. We explore the implications of Not...

Are the Big Ten and SEC set to dominate college football?   The future of the college football playoffs is at a crossroads. The powerful Big Ten and SEC are poised to call the shots, reshaping the landscape of the sport.  The Big XII, ACC, Group of 6 conferences and Notre Dame are not happy about the looming power shift. We explore the potential changes to the college football playoff format, incl...

Michigan State Football Faces NCAA Allegations: What's Next for the Spartans? The NCAA has issued a notice of allegations to MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL, spotlighting violations from the Mel Tucker era. How will this impact the Spartans' future? We explore the implications and discuss whether leniency is warranted. We also cover NEBRASKA BASEBALL's impressive back-to-back Big Ten tournament victories,...

Is Bryce Underwood the Future of Michigan Football?   The buzz around Michigan Wolverines' freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is undeniable. As the top-rated recruit in the nation, Underwood's potential impact on college football is a hot topic, especially with his impressive recruitment story involving a $12.5 million NIL deal from supplemented Oracle. We explore ESPN's list of top freshmen, sp...

Is Tennessee Eyeing a Big Ten Move? Discover the Latest Buzz in College Football! We explore the intriguing possibility of Tennessee joining the Big Ten, a move that could reshape the world of college football. With speculation swirling around new NCAA rules and conference dynamics, we break down what this could mean for the Volunteers and the Big Ten. Our discussion highlights top freshman player...

USC and Notre Dame's storied rivalry faces an uncertain future. Could this be the end of an era in college football? Dive into the potential shake-up in NCAA governance and its implications for teams like the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Ohio State Buckeyes. Spencer McLaughlin, alongside guests Roman Tomashaw and Zach Seiko, explores the impact of a proposed 40-team playoff and the controversial n...

Is the USC-Notre Dame rivalry truly coming to an end? This century-old clash has been a cornerstone of college football, and we explore why USC might be stepping away. With Lincoln Riley at the helm, is this a strategic move for the Trojans' playoff ambitions? We dive into the rescheduling of the Wisconsin-Notre Dame game at Lambeau Field, a historic venue for college football. Recruiting updates...

Florida State and Clemson are betting big on themselves, leveraging Big Ten expansion talks to secure a lucrative ACC deal. But will this gamble pay off, or will they regret not joining the Big Ten's stable financial structure?  Big Ten expansion and realignment are back in the news! We explore the implications of Florida State's decision, comparing their potential earnings to the consistent payou...

With potential budget cuts that could eliminate some non-revenue sports, the Big Ten landscape could be reshaped dramatically. As we explore the implications, we spotlight the powerhouse programs that could be in jeopardy.  We look inside the numbers at Penn State wrestling, Nebraska women's volleyball and Iowa women's basketball.   We dive into the latest Big Ten softball triumphs, celebrating Ne...

Is Michigan's Bryce Underwood Eyeing a Move to LSU? Rumors are swirling around Michigan Wolverines' star quarterback Bryce Underwood and a potential transfer to LSU. As the Big Ten football landscape shifts, we explore the implications of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's suspension and the possibility of more NCAA penalties. Could these developments impact Underwood's future in Ann Arbor? First of...

Can the Oregon Ducks dominate the Big Ten with their latest transfer portal triumphs?   The Ducks have made waves by securing top talent in the college football transfer portal.  Some the biggest acquisitions in the transfer portal include Dillon Thieneman from Purdue and Isaiah World from Nevada, reshaping the Big Ten football race. With the 2025 season on the horizon, the stakes are high for the...

Is the college football landscape on the brink of a seismic shift? With talks of expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams, the debate heats up as experts weigh in on the implications for the Big Ten and SEC. Craig Sheeman and Trent Condon offer contrasting views on whether this expansion dilutes competition or provides new opportunities for teams like the Iowa Hawkeyes. The discussion al...

Can Dylan Raiola Lead the Nebraska Cornhuskers to Playoff Glory? Nebraska Cornhuskers fans are buzzing with excitement as quarterback Dylan Raiola gears up for a potentially game-changing season. With ESPN's Pat McAfee predicting stardom for Raiola, we explore whether he can propel the Huskers to the playoffs.  Whether he can or not the 2025 college football season promises to be a blast! We break...

Are the Big Ten's Big Noon Kickoffs a Blessing or a Curse? FOX announced it will broadcast the highly anticipated Texas vs Ohio State season opening college football game.  That means it will likely be part of their successful Big Noon Kickoff.  But some fans are upset this game won't air under the lights in prime time! With the Big Ten's lucrative TV deals with FOX, NBC, CBS, Peacock and Big Ten...

Michigan Football Faces "Spygate" Scandal: What's Next for the Wolverines? The Michigan Wolverines are at the center of their "Spygate" sign stealing scandal that could reshape their future. With potential NCAA penalties looming in addition to their self-imposed 2 game ban on coach Sherrone Moore, Michigan football is in a tough spot heading into the 2025 college football season. Others like CBS a...

Discussion about college football playoff expansion is stirring up controversy, and we're diving into the heart of it. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and the rest of the Power 4 commissioners met last week in New York to discuss the future format of the college football playoff.   It is currently set at 12 teams.  Then there was talk of the college football playoff...