Author: Spencer McLaughlin

Once a conference contender, San Diego State Aztec football currently has an uphill battle to compete in the Mountain West.

New Utah quarterback Devon Dampier figures to be the difference for the Utes in their quest to return to relevance.

Oklahoma State had a surprisingly horrible season in 2024, going 3-9, but Mike Gundy has what he needs to reload this Fall.

The Pac-12 and the Mountain West are going to court soon: How much will the outcome and consequences matter?

Texas Tech is investing huge sums of money to gain relevance, and the results are paying off on the recruiting trail.

Can new Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers post a surprise season in 2025 the way Indiana did in 2024?

Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On Utes’ host JT Wistrcill discuss whether Utah should be believed as a Big 12 title contender.

Cal head coach Justin Wilcox hopes he has added enough quality players to overcome his loss of talent in the offseason.

Cal head coach Justin Wilcox hopes he has added enough quality players to overcome his loss of talent in the offseason.

Teitum Tuioti may be one of the players to help fill the huge void left by the departure of Oregon DE Jordan Burch..

Can Texas Tech challenge Arizona and others for the Big 12 title after landing the nation’s Top 3 portal class?

Can Texas Tech challenge Arizona and others for the Big 12 title after landing the nation’s Top 3 portal class?

Spencer McLaughlin and Josh Pate discuss some issues and potential solutions in relation to conference scheduling.

Can the Bruins take a step forward with Nico Iamaleava at quarterback in DeShaun Foster’s second season at UCLA?

Colorado will be without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter for the first time under Deion Sanders in 2025.

USC still has the No. 1 class in the country for 2026 as Lincoln Riley seeks better results on the field in 2025.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses reports that the Pac-12 may be orchestrating a negative media campaign against the Mountain West.

Can the Illinois Illini put up another 10-win season, shake up the Big Ten, and make the Playoff for the first time?

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is a big question mark for the Ducks. Will he live up to 5-star potential this fall?

Will the Boise State Broncos repeat as Mountain West champions and return to the College Football Playoff?

The Mountain West Conference appears ready to survive and thrive after learning that CBS will be among its media partners in 2026.

Spencer McLaughlin predicts Arizona State football’s 2025 record with ‘Locked On Sun Devils’ host Richie Bradshaw.

The Oregon Ducks are favored by more than two touchdowns against the Indiana Hoosiers at home on October 11th.

The Oregon Ducks are favored by more than two touchdowns against the Indiana Hoosiers at home on October 11th.

Kyle Whittingham said at Big 12 Media Days he was ready to retire, but the 2024 season didn’t go as planned.

Spencer McLaughlin explains why Memphis is more likely to stay in the AAC than accept the Pac-12’s reported offer.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses possible landing schools for BYU quarterback Jake Retlzaff, expected to transfer soon.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses possible landing schools for BYU quarterback Jake Retlzaff, expected to transfer soon.

‘Locked On Oklahoma State’ host Cody Stovall explains why he’s confident the Ducks could stumble—even at home.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses the conference’s viability beyond its current 5-year grant of media rights deal.

UCLA football head coach DeShaun Foster and his staff have been hot on the recruiting trail, building the 2026 Bruins class.

BYU’s quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, reportedly plans to transfer to avoid a seven-game suspension for violating the school’s Honor Code.

BYU’s quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, reportedly plans to transfer to avoid a seven-game suspension for violating the school’s Honor Code.

Spencer McLaughlin explains why Texas Tech makes more sense as the frontrunner than ASU heading into the fall.

Spencer McLaughlin explains why Sacramento State should hold off on its push to become an FBS program for now.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the talks between Texas State and the Pac-12 have been heating up, with a decision potentially coming soon.

Landing 5-star QB Ryder Lyons over Oregon and USC was a landmark recruiting win for the Cougars and coach Kalani Sitake.

Which Big 12 programs are poised to appear in the Playoff in the coming years to take a swing at the SEC/Big Ten?

Spencer McLaughlin discusses some deadlines and logistics for the conference’s plans to add a required eighth expansion team.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses the lack of clarity on the Playoff for 2026 and whether something good could come from all the chaos.

The Pac-12 has reportedly pondered adding Memphis as a football-only member to strengthen its league starting in 2026.

Will the general manager model with Ron Rivera running the show become a model to envy across the country?

Is Arizona State football finally realizing its sleeping giant recruiting potential after making the Playoff last season?

Some believe UNLV can become a G5 power, even in the new Mountain West. But do they need the Pac-12 for that?

Some believe UNLV can become a G5 power, even in the new Mountain West. But do they need the Pac-12 for that?

Spencer McLaughlin discusses the potential impacts of the first of what could be multiple challenges to the House v. NCAA Settlement.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses ACC coaches anonymously saying that Justin Wilcox should not be the coach at Cal.

The eight Pac-12 members have signed the Grant-of-Rights, and a media deal and more expansion should be on the way.