Locked On College Football

ESPN released their FPI rankings and the top 25 list of teams included SEC schools that had no business being included. This is not a list to be taken seriously by the college football public. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the alleged tampering that has been discussed regarding Brendan Sorsby while he was at Cincinnati. What does it say about the st...

On3’s latest quarterback and receiver rankings spark heated debate—can elite quarterback-receiver duos truly explain team success, or do inconsistencies between individual and duo rankings leave fans scratching their heads? The Locked On Big Ten Squad analyzes controversial placements: Why is Jayden Maiava ranked third among Big Ten quarterbacks, yet his top wideout drops to an honorable mention?...

John Mateer has to prove doubters wrong at Oklahoma, Bryce Underwood faces a big Michigan test and UCLA lands Nikola Kusturica. #johnmateer #bryceunderwood #nikolakusturica 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDue...

Texas Tech's Cody Campbell has made his fair share of remarks this offseason, not all of which were well received. Was he taking a shot at the rest of the Big 12 when talking about financial commitments? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughln is joined by 'Locked On BYU' host Jake Hatch. Why are the Cougars being undervalued again with their win total? NC State has bee...

Penn State loses Aiden Gibson to Rutgers, Florida adds Raheem Floyd and Texas Tech turns to Will Hammond as QB1. #aidengibson #raheemfloyd #willhammond 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s...

Brett Yormark took the stage at Big 12 media days and got a bit testy with a media figure from Texas Tech. Will tension continue to rise between the two sides? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin makes his 2026 record prediction for the Kentucky Wildcats. How much success can HC Will Stein expect in year 1? Houston burst onto the scene last year with a 10-win campa...

The Pac-12 enters its first season as a revamped league, and needs to tell its own story to help shape its future. Why didn't they hold media days this year and is that a mistake? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Mississippi State' host Jaron Spoor discuss a big matchup for HC Jeff Lebby. A week 2 showdown with Minnesota is not a game Lebby can af...

Oregon lands Xavier Sabb, Notre Dame circles its best 2026 games and Texas keeps pushing toward the No. 1 recruiting class. #xaviersabb #notredamefightingirish #texaslonghorns 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Fan...

The Big 10 and SEC appear to want the pooling of media rights to be optional in the 'Protect College Sports Act' in Congress. Are they genuine in their efforts or is it all for show? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Sooners' host John Williams. Will Oklahoma's 2026 schedule let them return to the Playoff? San Diego State hopes to be a Pac...

The Big 10 and SEC have released another statement regarding the 'Protect College Sports Act' and what they want to change. Are their requests unrealistic or are they actually making sense? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Irish' host Tyler Wojciak. Together they go through Notre Dame's weak 2026 schedule and predict their record for the...

Ohio State lands Jett Harrison, Oregon adds two more commits and South Carolina gets Joshua Dobson in a big recruiting run. #jettharrison #joshuadobson #oregonducks 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDue...

Big Ten coaching rankings ignite debate as Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana challenges Ryan Day’s Ohio State dominance. Can Cignetti’s underdog playbook outshine traditional powerhouses if given equal resources? The discussion also spotlights Kyle Whittingham’s consistency, questions Dan Lanning’s performance in pressure games, and evaluates where Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies trul...

The new "5 in 5" eligibility rule is a welcome change that adds stability to the landscape of college athletics. What will this mean for roster construction at the G6 level? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, recruiting analyst Brian Smith joins Spencer McLaughlin to discuss the fallout. Will there be an imapct in recruiting strategy from the high school ranks? Cal enters its first...

"Miami’s recruiting class keeps rising, LSU believes it can win it all and Oregon and Auburn battle for Tae Walden Jr. #taewaldenjr #miamihurricanes #lsutigers 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, Am...

After much drama and legal wrangling, the Pac-12 has officially launched with 8 football playing members. How long will the league stay at that number of teams? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Pac-12' host Christian Rauh discuss the best coaches in the new-look league. Which talented coach is left out of the top 3? Boise State is the obvious pick...

Oregon’s receivers look ready for a breakout, Ohio State benefits from new eligibility rules and Ole Miss enters the season as an underdog again. #oregonducks #ohiostatebuckeyes #olemissrebels 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase....

Lincoln Riley is yet to make the Playoff as he enters year 5 at USC. Is that the threshold for him to keep his job beyond 2026? Plus, 3 coaches who are not safe entering this season. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the big recruiting win for Texas A&M. Mike Elko has the chance to excercise demons of the Aggies' past. West Virginia enters year 2 in rou...

The Falcons sort through the NFC South QB race, the Cowboys lean on elite safeties and Darnell Washington looks like a key piece in Pittsburgh. #atlantafalcons #dallascowboys #darnellwashington 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase...

There have been discussions about a potential salary cap in college football to limit how much money could go into assembling a roster. What would a good number be? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses a sobering reality for national title contenders this year. Which ones are capable of falling well short of their goals? The G6 Playoff berth for the 2026 s...

Texas and Texas A&M battle for in-state bragging rights, Notre Dame benefits from new eligibility rules and three Big Ten powers talk it through. #texaslonghorns #notredamefightingirish #oregonducks 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first pur...

The new eligibility standard in college sports would give athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons, without redshirts or extensions of their playing window. The move would be a great one for college football. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Irish' host Tyler Wojciak. How long will Marcus Freeman stick it out at Notre Dame and turn down NFL off...

Miami lands CJ Cypher and Kweli Fielder, while Michigan’s job value gets debated. Auburn and Alabama keep fighting on the recruiting trail. #cjcypher #kwelifielder #dustymay 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDu...

Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy? Illinois Fighting Illini’s win total sparks heated predicti...

Miami's run to the national title game last year was a massive breakthrough and show of promise for the Hurricanes' program. Will they dominate the state of Florida going forward on and off the field? Today's episode of Locked On College Football is a 4-way crossover with Gators, Seminoles, and Canes. Brandon Olsen, Brian Smith, and Alex Donno break down how their schools are attacking the recruit...

Oregon works through new NCAA eligibility rules and Iowa State and Utah try to bounce back after coaching changes. Ole Miss lands Mitchell Turner. #oregonducks #utahutes #mitchellturner 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms...