Locked On College Football

Locked On Podcast Network, Spencer McLaughlin
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Aug 21, 2025 • 33min

BIG 12 SQUAD - What Analysts Say About Big Twelve in Season Preview

Big 12 football frenzy: Can Texas Tech live up to the 11-1 hype? Hosts clash over conference predictions and playoff hopes.Sparks fly as team experts debate Arizona State's title defense, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez era, and Utah's surprise contender status. Hot seats heat up for coaches like Mike Gundy and Scott Satterfield, while Kyle Whittingham's future at Utah hangs in the balance. Guest Mountaineer Paul weighs in on WVU's potential resurgence. From Joey McGuire's expectations in Lubbock to Devin Dampier's impact in Salt Lake City, no stone is left unturned.Tune in for bold claims, heated rivalries, and insider perspectives on the Big 12's most intriguing storylines this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 36min

Big 10 SQUAD - What Analysts Say About the Big Ten in Season Preview

Big Ten football predictions ignite fierce debate. Will Ohio State reclaim conference glory or can Penn State follow the championship blueprint?Expert panelists clash over potential coaching changes, with Mike Locksley and Luke Fickell under scrutiny. The discussion heats up as Jay Stevens argues for Ohio State's talent advantage, while Zach Seiko champions Penn State's experienced roster. Craig Sheeman offers bold insights on Maryland's financial constraints and the Big Ten's playoff dominance.From quarterback battles to defensive strategies, the panel breaks down keys for each team's success. Can Nico Iamaleava become UCLA's superstar? Will Ohio State's new QB1 rise to the challenge? Tune in for insider analysis on the Big Ten's path to national supremacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 43min

ACC SQUAD - What Analysts Say About the ACC in Season Preview

ACC football's landscape shifts as Clemson eyes another championship. Can any team challenge the Tigers' dominance?Hosts from ACC team podcasts break down conference predictions, analyzing Clemson's high floor and potential challengers. FanDuel win totals spark debate, with Duke's surprising 6.5 line drawing attention. The conversation heats up discussing coaches on the hot seat, including Virginia Tech's Brett Pry and Florida State's Mike Norvell. Unique situations like Bill Belichick at UNC and Frank Reich's Stanford stint add intrigue to the ACC's coaching carousel.Tune in for expert insights on your favorite ACC team's chances and the conference's most pressing storylines this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 32min

REVOLUTION: PAC-12 Should Consider FOOTBALL-ONLY Member | SHAKEUP on Playoff rules helping the SEC?

PAC-12 expansion takes an unexpected turn with Dallas Baptist joining as a baseball-only member. Could this pave the way for a football-only addition to the conference?Spencer McLaughlin analyzes the potential benefits and challenges of adding a football-only member to the PAC-12, exploring candidates like UTSA and North Texas. The discussion shifts to significant changes in the College Football Playoff selection criteria, introducing a new "record strength" metric. BYU makes history by naming true freshman Bear Bachmeier as their starting quarterback, while Notre Dame's quarterback battle concludes with C.J. Carr at the helm. Jake Hatch and Tyler Wojciak offer expert insights on these groundbreaking decisions.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDropis offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promocode LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 33min

EXPOSED: Indiana's Non-Conference NIGHTMARE Revealed | Curt Cignetti is HURTING Hoosiers' future

Indiana has finalized a future non-conference slate that benefits absolutely nobody--except Curt Cignetti's program. The Hoosiers' formula should NOT be emulated.On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Wildcats' host Christian Rauh and 'Locked On Cyclones' host Nick Marovets. They break down the biggest storylines of this week's 'Farmageddon' matchup in Ireland in a Big 12 showdown.The game will feature a pair of veteran QBs in Avery Johnson and Rocco Becht. Which side has the advantage behind center on Saturday? That and more on the show!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDropis offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promocode LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 29min

INJURY ISSUE? Texas Tech LOSES Quinten Joyner, Red Raiders STILL Big 12 contender. FSU is OVERRATED!

Texas Tech lost a key member of its offense over the weekend, in RB Quinten Joyner, who is out for the season. The Red Raiders should still be seen as a Big 12 threat.On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin explains why Florida State should not be expected to go over 7.5 wins this year. The Seminoles should be better, but Mike Norvell has a lot of work to do.Cal made news when they named true freshman Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele their starting QB over Ohio State transfer Devin Brown. That could be a GREAT sign for the Bears and HC Justin Wilcox.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDropis offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promocode LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 32min

DISASTER IDEA: Big 10 floats INSANE Playoff expansion idea, showing AGAIN realignment mess in CFB

The Big 10 has rolled out the idea of a 24-28 team Playoff, with no agreed upon structure for the 2026 season (or a TV Deal). This would be a total disaster.On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Blue Devils' host JJ Jackson. Manny Diaz' team should not be ignored in the ACC.G5/6 schools going forward used to see making a BCS/NY6 game as a premier goal in the sport. If the Playoff expands, how do top brands like Boise State define success?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDropis offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promocode LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 34min

PLAYOFF WOES? Big 12/ACC should NOT be overlooked as 2-bid leagues despite trailing Big 10/SEC

The ACC, somewhat unexpectedly, got 2 teams into the Playoff last year with SMU at 11-2 and Clemson the champ at 10-3. Can they or the Big 12 pull that off in 2025?On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Kansas WR and Alabama transfer Emannuel (Eman) Henderson. The Jayhawks' top source of optimism in the Big 12 starts with their HC and QB.San Diego State enters year 2 with Sean Lewis feeling far away from the 10+ win seasons they've enjoyed in the past. The Aztecs have an uphill battle to compete in the Mountain West.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!WayfairGet organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 38min

SEC SQUAD - HOT TAKES on Preseason Polls, the SEC

SEC football shakeup: AP Poll surprises and bold predictions for 2023. Is Texas really the "new Alabama"?Chris Gordy and the SEC Squad break down the latest AP Poll rankings, questioning placements of Missouri, Indiana, and Tennessee. The hosts dissect a controversial article comparing Texas to Alabama, sparking heated debate about the Longhorns' true potential. Key topics include Georgia's home game dominance, Alabama's quarterback situation, and Florida's playoff chances. Guest analysts from Locked On podcasts offer insider perspectives on their respective SEC teams.Will Ty Simpson keep his starting QB role at Alabama? Can Mississippi State start 6-0? Tune in for game-changing predictions and expert analysis that could reshape your view of the upcoming SEC season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 29min

HOT TAKES: Preseason Polls, BYU Quarterback, Venmo Gambling? | BIG 12 SQUAD

Big 12 football shakeup: AP poll surprises and gambling scandal rock Oklahoma. Is a true freshman about to make BYU history?Experts break down the unexpected AP poll rankings, questioning Utah's inclusion and Oklahoma State's absence. The John Matier controversy at Oklahoma takes center stage, sparking debate on gambling in college sports. Quarterback battles heat up across the conference, with BYU's Bear Bachmeyer potentially set to become the first true freshman to start a season opener. Jake Hatch provides insider analysis on BYU's QB situation, while other hosts weigh in on key matchups and roster moves.Tune in for expert insights on the Big 12's most pressing issues and how they'll shape the upcoming season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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