Locked On College Football

Ole Miss has been at the center of the tampering world in college football, going in both directions. Has the somewhat meaningless term evovled in recent weeks?On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Auburn' host Zac Blackerby talk about the Tigers' 39-player transfer portal class. Spring Practice is going to be huge for HC Alex Golesh.USC's schedule doesn't feature Notre Dame for 2026, which is a shame for College Football. They're taking the Indiana approach to try and make the Playoff under Lincoln Riley.05:07 Ole Miss Fans' Frustrations Aired06:27 Uncertain Timeline of Recruitment16:57 Auburn Roster Rebuild Analysis21:48 Spring Portal Impact on Teams29:59 USC's Nonconference Schedule CriticismSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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.

Discussion covers Indiana’s full 2026 football slate and a brutal October stretch against Nebraska, Ohio State, and Michigan. Conversations about Auburn’s quarterback recruiting targets, timeline, and portal strategy. A segment digs into Deion Sanders fining Colorado players, the legal risks, and why publicizing fines fuels attention.

Alex Dono, college football reporter and host of Locked On Canes, breaks down Darian Mensah’s move to Miami and why the fit could be special. They discuss Mensah’s ceiling versus Carson Beck. The conversation covers Miami’s roster and coaching upgrades, plus NCAA NIL and the new Group-of-Six playoff rule for 2026.

A blockbuster transfer puts Miami back in national title contention with a new starting quarterback. Discussion of how portal moves can outpace traditional recruiting. Breakdown of the player’s rise from Tulane to Duke and his NFL prospects. Analysis of Duke’s bold spending strategy and comparisons to programs left behind after realignment. Frustration over weak Power Four nonconference scheduling in the Big Ten.

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Indiana's rise to prominence in college football has been nothing short of remarkable. With Mark Cuban involved, could the Hoosiers build a College Football Dynasty?On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down Notre Dame's schedule and their automatic bid rule for the 2026 Playoff. Should they be given such an exemption?Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss has a court date set for February 12th to try and play for the Rebels in 2026. Plus, Ohio State brings in Arthur Smith as its offensive coordinator.03:10 Indiana Football's Potential Dynasty09:00 Indiana Football's Potential Transformation13:15 Notre Dame and Playoff Merit17:13 Fixing College Football Scheduling24:13 Debating Extended College Eligibility27:26 College vs. NFL Coaching ContrastSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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.

Jay Stephens, an Ohio State analyst, and Matt Moscona, an LSU reporter, break down two major college football stories. They discuss LSU’s massive transfer portal haul and its roster-building strategy. They also debate Ohio State’s hire of Arthur Smith and potential scheme fit. Short takes on Sam Nata’s landing at Oregon round out the conversation.

A fiery tampering controversy as a top coach blasts another program over a transferred linebacker. The closed-portal loophole and enforcement gaps in transfer rules get examined. A debate on playoff size, regular season value, and auto-bids sparks predictions about future expansion and calendar changes. A separate legal transfer fight and potential compensation drama round out the talk.

Miami adds EDGE transfer Damon Wilson from Missouri and the conversation covers why Miami’s coaching staff attracts portal talent. Discussion highlights Miami’s deep edge-rusher rotation and incoming interior linemen. Debate centers on the Big Ten’s run of national titles and conference power shifts. Updates include Bill Self’s health, K-State injury news, and Kansas vs Kansas State game context.

Miami has secured star EDGE transfer Damon Wilson, boosting their defense as they aim for a title run. The uncertainty around QB Darian Mensah's legal issues looms large for the team. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is eyeing QB Trinidad Chambliss to enhance their playoff prospects. Discussion heats up about Hawaii possibly making a surprise entry into the Group of Six playoff in 2026, while Jaden Rashada's rocky journey through various programs serves as a cautionary tale in the transfer portal landscape.