Locked On College Football

Utah got a big piece of news as QB Devon Dampier announced he will return to Salt Lake City in 2026 after his OC and HC left for Michigan. Can he win the Big 12? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Cal's start to the Tosh Lupoi era in Berkeley. Will star QB Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele be more well supported in 2026? The ACC saw a big transfer QB enter the le...

Sam Leavitt has committed to LSU and will be the Tigers' QB1 assuming he's healthy in 2026. How much pressure is placed on his and Lane Kiffin's shoulders? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Ole Miss' host Steven Willis discuss Deuce Knight transferring at QB to the Rebels. Can he lead them back to the Playoff? The Big 12 has seen massive QB shakeup...

LSU continues searching for its #1 quarterback while considering USC transfer Husan Longstreet and ASU transfer Sam Leavitt. Could they add both? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Indiana's dominant win over Oregon to advance to the national title game. Curt Cignetti is unlike anything we've ever seen. Texas had a MASSIVE day in the portal landing #1 ov...

Demond Williams was leaving Washington when Thursday began. The Huskies' star signal caller, perhaps on the advice of counsel, is returning to Seattle. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Baylor' host Cam Stuart discuss the addition of DJ Lagway. Does this move shakeup the Big 12 landscape? What comes next for Jedd Fisch and the Huskies in the portal...

Carson Beck is in his 7th year of college football and will be the starter for a team in the national title game for the first time. He was worth every single dollar for Miami. On this reaction episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the Playoff Semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl. The Hurricanes prevailed in one of the best Playoff games in the history of the event, what was...

Washington QB Demond Williams made big headlines when he announced his intention to transfer from Washington after signing a new deal. Is LSU the spot? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Auburn bringing in USF transfer QB Byrum Brown. Can the former Bulls' signal caller revitalize the Auburn program? Indiana's improbable rise from Big 10 bottom dweller t...

Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami battle in the CFP for a shot at a national championship. Who will advance?  Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:  https://lo...

Washington QB Demond Williams SHOCKED the world by announcing he will enter the portal after two seasons with the Huskies. Will he be a target for LSU? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Canes' host Alex Donno discuss the Semifinal clash with the Rebels. Will Ole Miss prevail as an underdog again vs a team that's better in the trenches? Ole Miss QB...

Big Ten powers surge toward another national championship as Indiana crushes Alabama 38-3, shaking the college football landscape. Can Oregon or Indiana claim the crown and continue the conference’s dominance? Spencer McLaughlin leads the roundtable with Craig Shemon, Jacob Goins, Ryan Herrings, and others, unpacking Kurt Signetti’s meteoric rise, Indiana’s ferocious defense, and the SEC’s fading...

Sam Leavitt is the top remaining QB in the portal and is considering LSU and Lane Kiffin. Trinidad Chambliss won't be an option for the former Rebels' Coach. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Penn State bringing in QB Rocco Becht from Iowa State--and his backup--to go with HC Matt Campbell. Will that work out better than Kenny Minchie going to take over...

Indiana is 2 wins from an improbable national championship and has locked down their path to staying in that conversation for 2026. TCU QB Josh Hoover is a homerun. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the idea of Sam Leavitt, rated as the top QB in the transfer portal after having left Arizona State, winding up potentially at Texas Tech. Will Brendan Sors...

Ole Miss stunned Georgia behind heroics from QB Trinidad Chambliss. Pete Golding is clearly the right man for the job, and Lane Kiffin messed up. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Georgia again losing in the Quarterfinal after winning the SEC Championship. What's gone wrong for Kirby Smart? Kyle Whittingham finally made his staff hires with Utah OC Jaso...

Indiana's transformation into a College Football power has been nothing short of remarkable. That was on display again when they manhandled Alabama. This reaction episode of Locked On College Football is a crossover with 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins. They break down the biggest moments of the game and how Indiana overcame the curse of a 1st round bye. Brian Smith of 'The Portal' podcast a...

Kyle Whittingham should be close to finalizing his staff with the transfer portal opening on Friday. Keeping Bryce Underwood isn't the only top priority. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Ole Miss' host Steven Willis break down the Bulldogs/Rebels matchup. How can Pete Golding knock off Kirby Smart? North Texas transfer QB Drew Mestemaker is report...

Miami was the largest underdog of any team in the Playoff Quarterfinals and pulled a shocking upset of Ohio State. Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes are for real. On this episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses what comes next for Ohio State. It's not all bad news for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes. Teams that have gotten a first round bye are now 0-5 in the 12-team Playoff era....

Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham still hasn't finalized his staff, and BYU is trying to hold on to DC Jay Hill. What could be the deciding factor in Provo/Ann Arbor? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Alabama' host Jimmy Stein break down the Rose Bowl against Indiana. Does the potential for bad weather doom the hopes of Kalen DeBoer's team? Cam Coleman...

Auburn WR Cam Coleman is reportedly going to enter the transfer portal. The Tigers' former 5-star recruit is the best player to enter the transfer portal. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Penn State' host  Zach Seyko discuss the Nittany Lions' pursuit of USC defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn. What would the move say about Matt Campbell's early da...

Michigan landed Kyle Whittingham in a crazy coaching carousel move that saw them almost accidentally make a great move. How important are coordinator hires? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses why Dan Lanning has more pressure on him this week than any other coach. Where does Curt Cignetti fit into that discussion? North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker, the nati...

Events unfolded quickly on Friday as Kyle Whittingham will officially replace Sherrone Moore as Michigan's next Head Coach. He's the perfect hire. On this reaction episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin looks at the staff Kyle Whittingham could put together at Michigan. Where would they rank compared to other Big 10 coaching staffs? Michigan has QB Bryce Underwood on campus, and...

*NOTE: THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO USC BACKING OUT OF THEIR MATCHUP IN 2026 AND THE SUBSEQUENT SCHEDULING OF A HOME-AND-HOME WITH BYU IN 2026/2027 * Notre Dame threw a fit after being left out of the Playoff at 10-2 with losses to Miami and Texas A&M. Would being a part of the Big 10 or SEC help? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Playoff Quarter...

Texas Tech is the lone representative for the Big 12 in the Playoff and has played like a true national title threat this year. How badly does the Big 12 need a win? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Auburn' host Zac Blackerby discuss the early days of Alex Golesh's tenure with the Tigers. What should his top priorities be? Colorado has seen a hand...

Indiana will play Alabama in the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. The Hoosiers' rise under Curt Cignetti is almost beyond comprehension.  On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins discuss the pending matchup in Pasadena. How big of a loss is DL Stephen Daley? Texas QB Arch Manning announced he is taking a payc...

The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff are here. Who’s the hottest team left in the field? Indiana, Georgia, or Texas Tech? Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s...

Miami made the Playoff for the first time under Mario Cristobal which led to their matchup with Texas A&M. After the Hurricanes ugly win, are they for real? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Sooners' host Jay Smith discuss Oklahoma's collapse at home to Alabama. Where does Brent Venables go from here? The G5 got two teams into the Playoff because a...

Kalen DeBoer is still coaching the 2025 Alabama team and Kenny Dillingham signed an extension with Arizona State. Will Michigan turn to Kyle Whittingham? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses fallout from the Texas A&M/Miami Playoff showdown. How did it go so wrong for Mike Elko's Aggies? TCU Quarterback Josh Hoover has decided to enter the transfer portal...