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SURGING: Boise State are CLEARLY the Pac-12 Favorites, Can North Dakota State Challenge for Playoff? Sep 29, 2026

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The first official weekend of Pac-12 football gets underway this weekend with Boise State looking like the favorite in the league. Who look like their biggest threats?

This episode of Locked On College Football is a crossover with 'Locked On Pac-12' host Christian Rauh. Who are the G6 teams to keep an eye on for the Playoff to challenge the Pac-12?

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00:00 Pac-12 teams and upcoming games

03:26 Pac-12 teams fighting for playoffs

08:26 Boise State playoff prospects

11:50 Brand identity in college football

15:44 Mountain West vs. Sun Belt rankings

17:37 Boise State's NCAA potential

20:24 College football rankings debate

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SURGING: Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins could SHAKEUP B1G Title Race as Oregon Looms--Mike Locksley Done? Sep 29, 2026

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UCLA and their new HC Bob Chesney are off to an electric start in Los Angeles. Are the Bruins a serious threat in the Big 10 or just a fun story this year?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Gators' host Brandon Olsen discuss Florida's quick rise to relevance. Are the Gators on upset alert at Missouri?

UCLA and Florida are teams that Spencer underestimated this year, and thus far looks to have over estimated Washington. He wraps today's show discussing 3 teams he looks to have been very right about--including Penn State.

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00:00 UCLA vs. Oregon football rivalry

03:09 UCLA's Big Ten potential

07:08 Maryland's coaching and future prospects

11:09 Releasing the latest top 25

14:16 Discussing Florida's organizational improvement

18:04 Discussion on Buster Faulkner's impact

22:46 Challenges of Missouri Road Game

24:58 College football predictions and trades

26:58 Washington's disappointing football season

31:41 College Football Team Struggles

33:31 Doubts about Penn State's strength

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EXPLODES: Florida Gators Offense CRUSHES Ole Miss, Pete Golding--Jon Sumrall is Shaking Up the SEC Sep 28, 2026

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Florida has been waiting for years to get back towards the top of the SEC. The Gators might be on their way after dismantling Pete Golding's defense at Ole Miss.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Louisville's upset loss against Wake Forest. Plus, the impact of Wisconsin's shocking comeback at Penn State.

Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor put his skills on display again in a comeback win against Missouri. Bulldogs alum Chris Jones has rightfully recognized what must happen next in Starkville.

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00:00 Dominating early season games

04:37 Ole Miss vs Florida game analysis

06:57 Florida's football resurgence

10:10 Reevaluating College Football Rankings

14:58 Wake Forest upsets Louisville

16:38 Louisville's upcoming football schedule

20:53 Comparing coaching timelines

25:10 College football tampering concerns

29:00 Texas compared to Texas Tech defense

30:17 Evaluating Texas's quarterback and offense

33:26 Texas football recap

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REACTION: Iowa STUNS Michigan Wolverines--Ole Miss Defense IMPLODES--Locked On College Football Live Sep 28, 2026

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Michigan collapsed against Iowa who got a monumental win. Mississippi State showcased their offensive firepower with Kamario Taylor again. MORE from the biggest stories in the greatest sport on planet earth.

On this Locked On College Football Live show, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by hosts from across the network to react to the biggest stories of the weekend. Should Lincoln Riley be fired?

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00:00 Iowa's late-game comebacks

04:00 College football team opinions

07:32 Discussing Iowa's playoff chances

12:19 Ole Miss defense struggles

15:31 Buster Faulkner's coaching impact

19:33 High-scoring games in college football

21:16 Rankings should reflect performance

23:58 Big 12's fight for respect

30:17 Discussing college football games

33:12 Criticism of USC's football culture

34:41 Coaching styles and responses

37:40 Speculating on player behavior

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REACTION: Indiana CONCERNS after Northwestern Upset Scare? Cal Bears' Offense is UGLY Sep 26, 2026

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Indiana and Northwestern began Big 10 play with a Friday night battle that pushed the reigning national champs to the limit. Is there cause for concern with Josh Hoover?

On this episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Cal and Clemson battling in a "classic" ACC showdown on the west coast. The game didn't make sense, but one thing did.

In a surprise report, UConn and Miami (OH) are apparently looking into joining the American Conference, who don't seem interested at this time. How could those schools realign the chess board of conference membership?

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00:00 Analyzing Josh Hoover's Performance

05:30 Lee Beebe Jr.'s standout performance

08:17 Northwestern's impressive comeback

10:46 Northwestern's impressive performance

13:29 Cal's disappointing offensive performance

18:42 Cal's defensive struggles vs. Clemson

21:42 Analyzing Clemson vs. Cal game

25:59 Pac-12 considering expansion

28:15 Discussing College Football Realignment

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Tennessee UPSET of Texas Happens if Josh Heupel's Vols Establish Run Game--Playoff Changes for SEC? Sep 25, 2026

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Tennesee and Texas play one of the biggest games of the week in Knoxville. Can Josh Heupel win one of the biggest games of his career with Faizon Brandon at QB?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencr McLaughlin discusses LSU's attempt to bounce back against Texas A&M and Colorado's road trip to Baylor. Which underdog is more likely to prevail, the Buffs or the Aggies?

The CFP announced they will now consider strength of conference when analyzing resumes for the 12-team field. Plus, Spencer is back with his best bets after 2 straight red hot weeks.

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00:00 College football upset prediction

04:58 Previewing Texas Football's Inconsistency

08:38 Tennessee's strategy against Texas

12:32 Discussing Texas A&M vs LSU matchup

13:37 College football playoff criteria

18:18 Penn State vs. Wisconsin preview

22:57 College Football Playoff update discussion

28:11 College football playoff implications

33:18 College football week 4 predictions

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Oregon vs. USC Preview: Who Wins the West Coast Showdown? | College Football Kickoff Sep 25, 2026

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The Oregon Ducks are in desperate need of a bounce back game vs a real opponent. Can they hold up against the USC Trojans?

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BIG 10 SQUAD: HUGE Big 10 Matchups This Week | How will the Conference fare? Sep 24, 2026

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Big Ten title hopes hang in the balance as Michigan hosts Iowa in a high-stakes showdown. Can the Hawkeyes’ revitalized offense under Tim Lester finally break through, or will Michigan’s elite defense keep them in check? The Big 10 Squad debates each team’s keys to victory, while panelists weigh the odds and point spreads, questioning whether Kirk Ferentz’s road warriors can pull off a major upset.

The spotlight also shifts to USC and Oregon as Lincoln Riley’s job security comes under scrutiny. Is this a must-win for the Trojans, or will Dan Lanning and the Ducks reclaim their swagger on the West Coast? The crew breaks down pivotal matchups across the conference, including upsets to watch in Wisconsin-Penn State and Minnesota-Washington, plus the intrigue of a UCLA-Maryland clash. Don’t miss rapid-fire picks and banter on which Big Ten teams are poised to shake up the national landscape.

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Indiana, Curt Cignetti are UNPROVEN as Big 10 Games Begin for Hoosiers--B1G has been STRUGGLING Sep 24, 2026

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Indiana is the reigning national champion and yet barely drives any sort of discussion this time of year. Is that because of their non-conference schedule or because of their lack of historic success before Cignetti?

This episode of Locked On College Football is a crossover with 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins and Spencer McLaughlin. They discuss the Hoosiers' game with Northwestern and when we will know if Indiana is once again for real.

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00:00 Predicting Indiana vs. Northwestern game

04:34 Big Ten football update

07:58 Big Ten playoff concerns

14:37 Questioning Riley's and Lanning's futures

18:22 Indiana's non-conference schedule issues

21:24 Conference play impacts team standings

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TRAP GAME? Ole Miss at Florida — Can Trinidad Chambliss SECURE Victory Against Gators' Jadan Baugh? Sep 24, 2026

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Ole Miss travels to Florida....as an UNDERDOG this week? How big could the letdown be for the Rebels after their emotional triumph at LSU last week?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin talks about the pressure on Dabo Swinney at Clemson. Their trip to Cal this week has "upset" written all over it.

ESPN's College GameDay is headed to Texas at Tennessee this week and passed on the chance to go to Kalamazoo. Boise State's matchup with Western Michigan is one of the most Playoff-implicated games of the week.

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00:00 College football updates with Spencer

04:34 Debating College Football Rankings

06:49 Ole Miss title hopes boost

12:53 Predicting Cal vs. Clemson game

14:31 Clemson's struggles on the field

20:06 Discussing G6 college football matchups

21:33 Boise State's must-win game strategy

25:25 Analyzing Boise State's Defense Strategy

28:38 Boise State vs. Western Michigan predictions

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