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College Football Kickoff: Conference Championship Week Brings Elite Matchups in SEC, Big 10 Title Games Dec 04, 2025

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Alabama vs Georgia and Ohio State vs Indiana are must-see matchups this conference championship weekend.

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BYU VICTORY: Kalani Sataki TURNS DOWN Penn State as Fan Base CELEBRATES & Penn State Should Panic Dec 03, 2025

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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 and leave the ACC out if Duke beats Virginia in the ACC Championship. Is that good for the sport?

04:23 BYU's Big 12 Statement

06:48 Penn State AD Under Pressure

12:05 Conspiracy, Kentucky, and Committee Frustration

16:24 BYU Playoff Snub Controversy

18:24 Coaches' Complaints and Scheduling Issues

23:15 College Football Playoff Scenarios

25:23 James Madison's Football Standing

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RUMORS: Penn State PURSUES Kalani Sitake, BYU Faces CHAOS Before Big 12 Championship Clash w/TTU Dec 02, 2025

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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?

Kentucky fired Mark Stoops to create another coaching vacancy in the SEC. Should Cal look internally or externally to replace Justin Wilcox in the ACC?

05:44 BYU vs. Penn State Playoff Debate

07:05 Coaching Decision Speculation Frenzy

11:32 Mississippi's New Head Coach

14:12 Ole Miss Playoff Positioning Plans

19:23 Coaching Actions Won't Punish Athletes

28:41 Coaching Prospects and Challenges

31:17 Kentucky Coaching Job Appeal

33:23 Dan Mullen's UNLV Success

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INSANITY: Lane Kiffin ABANDONS Ole Miss, Jon Sumrall Hired at Florida—SEC Coaching Drama is Real! Dec 01, 2025

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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 from Michigan State, creating a vacancy in the Big 10. Why didn't it work out? His former school, Oregon State, has brought in Alabama assistant Jamarcus Shephard.

05:17 Coaches, Playoffs, and Pressure

07:39 Judging Coaching Hires Is Premature

12:20 Alex Golesh at Aubrun

17:21 Silverfield to Arkansas: B-

24:19 Oregon State Coaching Transition

26:37 First-Time Head Coach Gamble

32:37 Stanford Football Coaching Analysis

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SHOCKER: Alabama Survives, Ty Simpson STUNS Auburn in Iron Bowl – Texas Should NOT Make The Playoff! Nov 30, 2025

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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 outcomes. Virginia took care of business, but what is Miami's fate now?

04:53 Alabama Defense Shines in Win

08:01 SEC Championship Playoff Implications

12:58 Non-Conference Debate in Football

15:40 Texas Football Scheduling Debate

19:04 Playoff Expansion Concerns

25:42 College Football Playoff Scenarios

27:04 Chaos in Conference Rankings

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EMBARRASSMENT: Miami Hurricanes' Playoff Case IGNITES Debate—Oklahoma, Alabama Upset Alerts? Nov 28, 2025

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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 rivalry slate of games--will underdogs reign supreme? Or is there more value seeking non-traditional rivalry matchups?

04:40 College Football Playoff Controversy

11:02 SEC's Advantage in Playoff Rankings

13:56 Playoff Stakes and Team Statements

23:18 San Diego State's Defense Dominates

23:59 Best Bets for Week 14

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SEC SQUAD - Predicting Week Fourteen for the SEC Nov 28, 2025

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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, with Florida, LSU, and Ole Miss fans all bracing for a shakeup that could redefine the SEC coaching landscape.

Key matchups—from the Egg Bowl’s overlooked drama to Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee’s Heisman-worthy quarterback duel—anchor the conversation. Insights on Georgia Tech’s upset hopes, Mark Stoops’ job security at Kentucky, and the committee’s playoff selection criteria round out this jam-packed episode. Who emerges as the SEC’s true playoff contender, and where will Lane Kiffin land? Squad up and get the insider breakdown on football’s wildest weekend yet.

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BOOM: BYU Host CALLS OUT College Football Playoff Committee for CHEATING the Big 12 | Big 12 Squad Nov 27, 2025

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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 league's competitive depth, the committee often penalized this "cannibalization." Instead of rewarding a team that survived a gauntlet, the CFP favored the narrative simplicity and media pull of unbeaten teams from the SEC or Big Ten, even those with weaker non-conference schedules. This was exemplified in 2014 when the 11-1 co-champions were left out for a less-tested Ohio State.

In the newly expanded 12-team playoff, the issue shifts from outright exclusion to seeding bias. While the Big 12 champion now receives an automatic bid, the historical lack of respect often translates into a lower ranking. A 10-2 Big 12 champion may find itself seeded fifth or sixth, forfeiting a crucial first-round bye, while a 10-2 team from another perceived "super-conference" is ranked fourth.

This continued undervaluation is rooted in brand perception. With Texas and Oklahoma having departed, the Big 12 lacks the narrative heft and established national dominance of the traditional powers. Until the conference establishes a new era of singular, top-tier elite programs—or until the committee begins to genuinely reward high-quality, strength-of-record wins over simple win-loss totals—the feeling that the CFP does not "love" the Big 12 will persist.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Big Ten Will do in Week Fourteen Nov 27, 2025

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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 must-watch rivalry games—including the high-stakes matchups of Ohio State vs Michigan and Oregon vs Washington. Analysis focuses on defensive improvements, quarterback showdowns, and how upsets by Wisconsin and others have reshaped the playoff picture. Heated predictions, bold takes, and candid squad banter make this a can't-miss preview of rivalry week and Big Ten postseason hopes.

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DRAMA: Ole Miss Battles Lane Kiffin Rumors as Playoff Fate HANGS in Balance--Alabama Upset Alert? Nov 27, 2025

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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 Raiola is reportedly pondering leaving the Cornhuskers, but nothing has happened just yet. The looming QB portal cycle is going to be potentially insane.

04:55 Ole Miss vs. Playoff Debate

08:01 Ole Miss Playoff Uncertainty

12:49 Auburn vs Alabama: Key Questions

14:49 Bama's Playoff Odds Explained

21:21 Dylan Raiola's Impact on Nebraska

24:39 Coaching Moves and Transfer Impacts

27:36 Nebraska's Progress Beyond Raiola

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