AUDITION: Sac State’s Pac-12 Expansion Hopes—What Would SECURE Their Spot After the 5-Year MAC Deal?

Feb 18, 2026

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Sacramento State's move into the MAC borders on (if not outright crossing into) desperation with a 5-year deal. Are they just auditioning for the Pac-12?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Nebraska' host Connor Happer to discuss the Cornhuskers' schedule. It's a massive shift from 2025.

Colorado enters 2026 seeking a new outlook at quarterback (JuJu Lewis) and OC (Brennan Marion). Will their schedule let them contend in the Big 12?

00:00 Sacramento State's Football Appeal

05:54 Sacramento State's Path to Elevation

07:09 Building Sacramento State's Value

12:04 2025 Season Hopes and Setbacks

15:32 Tough Schedule, Key Iowa Game

19:36 Nebraska's Quarterback Room Depth

28:16 Pressure Mounts Amid Struggles

31:16 Colorado's Challenging Football Schedule

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