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WOLVERINES REBUILD: Michigan RESETS Identity With Kyle Whittingham--Wolverines new AD Soon? Jul 13, 2026

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Michigan AD Warde Manuel, hired in 2016, could not be in his role for much longer. The Wolverines made the perfect hire to move on from the long-tenured Athletics Director.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin predicts Colorado's 2026 record with a big season coming up for Deion Sanders. QB JuJu Lewis should be much more supported this Fall than he was in limited action last year.

Memphis has been one of the premier G6 programs in the country for a while, and HC Charles Huff takes over in 2026 with dozens of new players via the portal. Will they navigate their schedule to contend for a Playoff spot?

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00:00 Board meeting on athletic leadership

05:28 Kyle Whittingham's coaching success

12:14 High school recruitment in Colorado

14:08 College football scheduling strategy

18:46 Analyzing early-season game predictions

21:15 Evaluating Memphis and playoff chances

24:03 Discussing Game Predictions and Schedule

25:47 Expectations for Memphis this year

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RIDICULOUS: ESPN's Major BIAS Towards SEC Apparent in Latest ABSURD Rankings Metric - Sorsby Drama? Jul 10, 2026

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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 state of college football?

Now-former Arkansas WR and top 100 prospect Jalen Brown will enter the transfer portal after settling legal matters off the field. Are the Razorbacks under new HC Ryan Silverfield being underrated in the SEC?

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00:00 Criticizing college football rankings

05:03 Bias in College Football Rankings

07:08 Critiquing Top 25 Team Selections

11:42 NCAA inquiry into Sorsby situation

14:58 Discussing college football tampering

18:01 NCAA tampering and transfer rules

21:41 Arkansas's transfer portal additions

24:50 Concerns about quarterback performance

28:09 Analyzing upcoming games and key players

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BIG 10 SQUAD: Big 10 QB/WR CONTROVERSIAL Rankings Jul 09, 2026

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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? Does the meteoric rise of Purdue’s Josh Hoover and Nick Marsh make sense, or is it pure off-season hype? Attention shifts to the Iowa Hawkeyes’ win total—set at 7.5 by FanDuel. Can Iowa’s new-look offense and a lean senior class maintain Kirk Ferentz’s historic winning consistency against heavyweights like Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? Predictions fly, rivalries flare, and bold calls are made. Is an eight-win season realistic, or are the Hawkeyes set for a step back in a loaded Big Ten?

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Bryce Underwood Has BIG TESTS COMING This Season | The Big 3 in 30 College Jul 09, 2026

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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. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WEALTH GAP: Why Texas Tech’s Cody Campbell SAYS Big 12 Needs BYU-Level COMMITMENT to Succeed Jul 09, 2026

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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 been stuck in the middle of the ACC for a long time. Will Dave Doeren finally bottom out hard enough to open up the Wolfpack coaching vacancy?

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00:00 Big 12 conference investment needs

04:17 Big 12 Power Rankings Discussion

08:12 Indiana alumni support and funding

12:27 BYU and sports betting trends

16:04 Notre Dame versus BYU analysis

19:16 Assessing BYU's playoff chances

23:05 Discussing NC State's win prospects

25:49 NC State football away games

27:16 Mike Norvell's unique coaching milestone

31:11 Predicting NC State's losses

34:06 Respect for Wake Forest's unique magic

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Penn State LOSES TOP COMMIT To Rutgers | The Big 3 in 30 College Jul 08, 2026

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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 Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SHOWDOWN: Big 12 Media Days IGNITES w/Texas Tech Media Member vs Brett Yormark, Monster Sponsorship Jul 08, 2026

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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 campaign, ending with a win over LSU in their bowl game. Will the Cougars and HC Willie Fritz build on that success for a Playoff push?

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00:00 Big 12 fan question clarification

03:57 Moving past June's big storyline

07:29 Big 12 media day controversies

12:24 Will Stein's quarterback-friendly system

15:35 Analyzing Kentucky's upcoming season

18:20 Kentucky's challenging season ahead

23:00 Houston Cougars game predictions

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BAD SIGNAL?: Pac-12 Faces Doubts Over Media Days and TV DEAL—What It REALLY Means for Football Jul 07, 2026

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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 afford to lose.

Barry Odom had a rough first season with Purdue and does not have high expectations going into this Fall. Will the Boilermakers be anything but a bottom dweller?

Photo Credit: Kirby Lee - Imagn Images

00:00 PAC 12 media rights controversy

05:05 Discussion on Power 4 media days

07:31 Conference media days discussion

11:46 Mississippi State's tough schedule

13:18 Coming up short again in 2025

18:55 Discussion on Purdue's football prospects

19:55 Barry Odom's roster improvements

24:40 Discussing Big Ten coaching changes

27:31 Purdue's athletic director transition

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Oregon Lands FIVE-STAR WR XAVIER SABB | The Big 3 in 30 College Jul 06, 2026

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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. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEC/Big 10 EXPANSION Could be Desired if Realignment Option Remains on Table - Oklahoma 2026 Record? Jul 06, 2026

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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-12 contender this Fall in their third season under Sean Lewis. What's a reasonable expectation for their 2026 record in the new-look league?

Photo Credit: Kirby Lee - Imagn Images

03:38 Debating conference expansion options

09:30 Discussing Oklahoma's 2026 football schedule

10:46 Discussing team's offensive struggles

15:18 Potential upset games discussion

18:32 Discussing Oklahoma's early season challenges

23:27 Discussing San Diego State schedule

28:50 San Diego State vs Washington State

30:42 Predicting game outcomes

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