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REPORT: Pac-12 Expansion, Realignment Buzz Could be HUGELY Impacted by SEC/Big 10 Law Change Ideas Jul 21, 2026

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Changes have been proposed to the 'Protect College Sports Act' that would alter the way realignment can play out in the coming years. What might it mean for the Pac-12 and G6?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and Mountaineer Paul discuss West Virginia's 2026 outlook in the Big 12. Is Rich Rodriguez's team being slept on?

Indiana made a massive splash on the trail landing 5-star WR Monshun Sales. What could the next move be for Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers as a follow-up act?

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00:00 College football conference expansion talk

05:31 Future conference realignment speculation

07:11 Big Ten overtakes SEC discussion

11:05 West Virginia's offensive line boost

15:48 Evaluating coaching progress

17:53 Rich Rodriguez's coaching impact

22:26 Indiana lands top recruit

24:50 Recruiting beyond Indiana's borders

27:42 Unpredictability in college football success

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REMARKABLE: Indiana Hoosiers LAND 5-Star Monshun Sales, Curt Cignetti is REDEFINING Big 10 Football Jul 20, 2026

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Indiana landed their first ever 5-star recruit in 2027 WR Monsun Sales. If Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers make this a trend, they will entrench themselves as a perennial national title contender.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Vols' host Eric Cain discuss Tennessee's 2026 season outlook. Will the Vols insert themselves back into the College Football Playoff picture?

Washington State enters 2026 on its third football coach in the last three seasons. Will Kirby Moore and the Cougars be a surprise contender at the G6 ranks?

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05:21 Curt Cignetti's coaching dominance

10:57 Jim Knowles adapts defense strategy

14:23 Discussing upcoming Texas vs. Tennessee game

17:02 Discussing Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee matchup

19:47 Evaluating Tennessee's upcoming games

23:06 Discussing Pullman's tough schedule

28:34 Analyzing Washington State's upcoming season

29:29 Exciting matchups for Washington State

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REPORT: Texas Tech's Cody Campell, Texas AG Ken Paxton TIED Together in Money Payments--Big Scandal? Jul 17, 2026

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A report surfaced that Texas Tech's Cody Campbell gave a sizable donation to Texas AG Ken Paxton's campaign soon before the AG said he would back Brendan Sorsby's push for eligibility. Is this really an unforseen circumstance in college sports?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Nebraska' host Conner Happer discuss the Cornhuskers' 2026 outlook. Will they be a surprise "tier 2" team in the Big 10?

Vanderbilt won 10 games last season for the first time ever last year. What will the Commodores' follow-up act be without Diego Pavia playing QB?

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00:00 Cody Campbell's political donation

04:31 Questioning political influence in the judiciary

08:17 Pushing boundaries in college sports

12:55 Nebraska football's recent struggles

19:46 Nebraska's challenging game schedule

21:43 Nebraska's crucial upcoming games

25:10 Vanderbilt's coaching and Jared Curtis

27:01 Vanderbilt's potential 2023 season outcomes

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BIG 10 SQUAD: Big 10 HOT TAKES | What the panel says about the conference Jul 16, 2026

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Ohio State’s Julian Sayin fuels early Heisman buzz—can Ryan Day’s revamped offense deliver another Big Ten title? Host Spencer McLaughlin puts Locked On’s Big Ten experts on the spot, challenging hot takes about the Ohio State Buckeyes’ quarterback play, Iowa Hawkeyes’ QB battle, and Washington Huskies’ locker room dynamics. Insightful banter erupts around which teams could break through daunting schedules and which dark horses might disappoint. Main conversations include Penn State’s favorable slate under Matt Campbell, Iowa’s search for improved passing efficiency, and whether Northwestern could play spoiler with Chip Kelly guiding the offense. Debates spark over preseason predictions, potential program upsets at Kinnick Stadium, and the true impact of Big Noon Kickoff times. With fresh insights, candid predictions, and sharp humor, this episode arms college football fans with everything they need ahead of another wild Big Ten season.

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DISAGREEMENT: Miami's Mario Cristobal REJECTS 24-Team Playoff—ACC Playoff Debate HEATS Up Early Jul 16, 2026

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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips took the stage at ACC Media Days. He expressed strong support for a 24-team Playoff while also announcing a notable change in tiebreaker format. Why did he seem to contradict Mario Cristobal's sentiments on the matter?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Irish' host Tyler Wojciak. Where should the Irish rank among the best CFB programs in the country in the next 5 years?

College Football has wild, unexpected events unfold every single season. What are some unexpected outcomes that fans should keep an eye on this Fall?

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00:00 Coach Cristobal on Playoff Expansion

05:06 ACC tiebreaker and Duke's championship

07:16 ACC conference tiebreaker rules

11:46 Indiana Hoosiers football outlook

16:18 Ranking top college football coaches

17:45 Georgia's recent performance discussion

22:32 Ohio State's consistent success

24:39 Discussing hypothetical football scenarios

27:14 Chad Bowden's Authority at USC

31:00 Discussing LSU football expectations

33:43 Discussing Kyle Whittingham's coaching potential

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Florida State ADDS TOM HERMAN To Coaching Staff | The Big 3 in 30 College Jul 16, 2026

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Florida State adds Tom Herman, Darian Mensah discusses his move to Miami and Oklahoma and Georgia preview a major matchup. #tomherman #darianmensah #georgiabulldogs 📢 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.

REACTION: Big 12 Media Poll LOVES Texas Tech--Red Raiders Ahead of BYU. Arizona State UNDERRATED! Jul 15, 2026

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A Big 12 media poll came together and put Texas Tech on top of the league, followed by BYU and Arizona. Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils are woefully underrated.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Huskies' host Roman Tomashoff discuss Washington's 2026 schedule. Their win total is lower than it should be at 7.5 regular season wins.

Colorado has a challenging Big 12 schedule in 2026 with JuJu Lewis likely to take the reigns at QB. The Buffs need to have a better coaching support system around him than last year.

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00:00 Quarterback changes and rankings

06:34 Coaching changes impact Utah football

10:56 Washington's potential against top teams

14:54 Discussing Washington's football schedule

17:09 Defensive team analysis with newcomers

22:58 Discussing college football offenses

25:06 Debating Colorado's tough schedule

31:38 Comparing Georgia Tech and Colorado

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Michigan Debates WARDE MANUEL’S FUTURE | The Big 3 in 30 College Jul 14, 2026

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Michigan debates Warde Manuel’s future, Ole Miss lands Colton Johnson and Texas Tech faces questions over a soft Power Four schedule. #wardemanuel #coltonjohnson #texastechredraiders 📢 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.

LATEST: SEC Movement to STOP 'Protect College Sports Act' Grows as LSU Speaks Out--Va Tech Struggle? Jul 14, 2026

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LSU is the latest SEC program to come out publicly against the 'Protect College Sports Act' in its current form. Is Greg Sankey trying to align the stars to get his desired outcome?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin predicts how James Franklin's first season with Virginia Tech is likely to go. Will the Hokies just be battling to make a bowl game?

UCLA Football has some optimism with Bob Chesney at the helm for the first time in several years. Will their first season see a return to postseason play with Nico Iamaleava at the helm?

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00:00 SEC and college sports politics

03:12 Debate over college sports bill

06:21 Opposing a sports legislation bill

12:20 Talking about Ethan Grunkemeyer

16:53 Virginia Tech football predictions

22:01 Discussing UCLA and Penn State Football

22:47 UCLA-Cal football payment and betting

25:59 Speculating on 2027 transfer portal

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Penn State SEARCHES FOR ANSWERS In Recruiting | The Big 3 in 30 College Jul 13, 2026

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Penn State looks for answers on recruiting, Auburn builds under Alex Golesh and Georgia eyes a new big-play receiver. #pennstatenittanylions #alexgolesh #georgiabulldogs 📢 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.

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