Locked On College Football

Kalani Sitake is going to stay at BYU, a huge statement for the Cougars (and Crumbl Cookies?) in the Big 12. Penn State's coaching search is spiraling. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Miami being two spots behind Notre Dame continues to be a calamity. The G5 could very well get two teams into the Playoff a...

Bob Chesney's pending departure for UCLA leaves Penn State with fewer options in the coaching carousel. Is Penn State going to try and lure BYU's Kalani Sitake? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Ole Miss promoting DC Pete Golding to head coach to replace Lane Kiffin. He's been named the permanent head coach, but is that really what they should do? Kentu...

Lane Kiffin is gone to LSU as things continue to get messy between him and Ole Miss. Jon Sumrall is headed to Florida....and both coaches have a Playoff debate. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the other SEC jobs that have been filled. Is Alex Golesh the right guy for Auburn? Ryan Silverfield is a sneaky good hire at Arkansas. Jonathan Smith was fired...

On a rivalry Saturday in which we were all waiting for Lane Kiffin news, games proceeded and Alabama built a 17-0 lead against Auburn. They survived. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Oklahoma's near-disaster against LSU. Should Texas make the Playoff at 9-3? Vanderbilt at 10-2? The ACC Championship Game entered the weekend with a variety of possible ou...

This week shapes up to be among the most impactful rivalry weekends in recent memory--maybe ever. Which 10-2 teams are likely to be left out of the Playoff? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin makes his big game picks for the week. Is the Big 12 bound to see a lack of upsets for teams like Utah and BYU? Spencer tries to get his best bets back on track with a rivalr...

SEC rivalry week ramps up as playoff dreams and coaching rumors swirl. Can Alabama’s defense shut down Auburn in the Iron Bowl, or will house money and chaos reign in Jordan-Hare? Brandon Olsen, Chris Gordy, Steven Willis, and the squad debate playoff bids, shocking upsets, and which blueblood—Georgia or Texas A&M—faces a must-win scenario. Heated discussions erupt around Lane Kiffin’s future, wit...

The College Football Playoff committee’s perceived lack of "love" for the Big 12 stems from a fundamental bias toward two key factors the conference historically lacked: undefeated champions and entrenched "blue blood" brands. During the four-team era, the Big 12’s round-robin scheduling and deep parity often resulted in conference champions carrying one or two losses. While this demonstrated the...

Big Ten playoff chaos looms as Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington battle for a potential four-team bid. Which powerhouse will emerge, and could the Big Ten really send a record number of squads to the College Football Playoff? Spencer McLaughlin leads the debate with Roman Tomashoff, Jacob Goins, Chris Gordy, and Craig Shemon breaking down CFP scenarios, playoff committee rankings, and m...

Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss play Mississippi State on Friday in what could be his final game coaching the Rebels. What happens if Ole Miss loses the Egg Bowl? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down a pair of critical showdowns starting with the 'Iron Bowl' being played at Auburn. What should happen if Georgia Tech were to knock off Georgia? Nebraska QB Dylan...

The College Football Playoff rankings were revealed, with Ole Miss dropping a spot behind Oregon following the Ducks' win over USC. What else stood out? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses a great rivalry game with no Playoff implications (Texas vs Texas A&M). Is Utah's Playoff path too crowded coming out of the Big 12? Eric Morris, head coach at North Te...

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Cal has fired HC Justin Wilcox, and as they search for their next head coach (who might be in the building) there's a bigger question. What happens with JKS? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses whether Michigan can once again shock Ohio State in an upset. Will Vanderbilt beat Tennessee, and if they do does that get them into the Playoff? Spencer concludes...

Lane Kiffin is reportedly going to make a decision about his future at Ole Miss after the Egg Bowl on Friday against Mississippi State. It feels like he's leaving. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Notre Dame's massive blowout of lowly Syracuse. Where should they and Miami be at with 1 regular season week left? The ACC title hunt continues to be a crazy...

Utah was able to stage an incredible comeback against Kansas State to keep its Playoff hopes alive. Seeing them and BYU in the Playoff is very possible. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Oklahoma's slugfest win over Missouri. Do they have real upside to make a Playoff run? Plus, keep an eye on Michigan State. Georgia Tech blew its opportunity to control...

Lane Kiffin is reportedly having a meeting today about his future at Ole Miss as he debates the Florida and LSU coaching jobs. Rebels fans should want answers. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Cougars' host Jake Hatch discuss BYU's matchup at Cincinnati. Are their Playoff hopes on the line? Spencer concludes today's show with his best bets looking...

Lane Kiffin's potential departure from Ole Miss dominates SEC headlines as both Florida and LSU reportedly offer massive guaranteed contracts. Is the Rebels coach truly losing sleep over leaving Oxford during their best season in decades? The SEC Squad breaks down Week 13's most critical matchups, including Vanderbilt's historic playoff push against Kentucky and Diego Pavia's Heisman candidacy. Th...

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Big Ten College Football Playoff chaos looms as Oregon Ducks face USC Trojans in a game that could determine whether three, four, or even five conference teams make the expanded playoff. Can the Trojans pull off the upset in Eugene and crash the party? The panel breaks down Oregon's defensive dominance against USC's explosive passing attack, Michigan Wolverines' controversial playoff path despite...

Miami Hurricanes ranked behind Notre Dame despite beating them head-to-head. The College Football Playoff committee's logic crumbles under scrutiny. The ACC Squad dissects the controversial CFP rankings that place Miami four spots below Notre Dame, exposing inconsistencies in how the committee evaluates wins and losses. The crew analyzes Virginia Tech's blockbuster hire of James Franklin from Penn...

Miami is 4 spots behind Notre Dame, who they beat earlier this season, and are currently on the outside looking in to the Playoff. That can't continue in the sport. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down two of the biggest games of the week. Missouri is trying to play spoiler to Oklahoma while Houston (!!) can still make the Big 12 Championship game. Michi...

Alabama is falling after losing to Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Oregon and Georgia Tech are looking to avoid major letdowns this weekend. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to y...

The Playoff Committee released its latest rankings with the same top 3 and plenty of movement behind Texas A&M. BYU is not getting good outcomes here. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses 3 games with serious Playoff chaos implications this weekend. Michigan will avoid an upset at Maryland and setup an all-time rivalry showdown next week. Arizona State QB...

James Franklin is going to be the next head coach at Virginia Tech. The former Penn State HC can take the Hokies towards the top of the ACC. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the ACC's outlook for the 12-team Playoff. Georgia Tech's final 2 games provide a real chance for something that seemed unlikely a couple weeks ago.  The G5 Playoff hunt got a seri...

Lane Kiffin didn't want to talk about anything except his Ole Miss team over the weekend, which is in a prime Playoff position. It seems like Florida has been calling. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how impressive Oklahoma's win over Alabama was and what comes next. Did Notre Dame show they should be a Playoff team at 10-2? USC beat Iowa in the rain...

BYU needed to make a strong impression for the Playoff committee following their loss to Texas Tech, and they thrashed TCU. Alabama and BYU are now linked. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to an insane day of college football--that was almost even crazier. What should we make of Texas A&M after their 30-3 deficit turning into a 31-31 win over lowly South...