Author: Spencer McLaughlin

Spencer McLaughlin of ‘Locked on Pac-12’ is joined by JT Wistrcill of ‘Locked On Utes’ to discuss happenings around the Conference.

Spencer McLaughlin of ‘Locked on Pac-12’ is joined by Marc Kulkin of ‘Locked On Trojans’ to react to Bronny James choosing USC.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses the implications of the Pac-12 Conference still not having a TV and/or online media rights deal in place.

With the new Playoff structure, what would it take for the Pac-12 or Big 12 to break through and win a National Championship in football?

San Diego State Aztecs have made it clear the Pac-12 Conference is their top choice, but they’re open to the Big 12 if nothing comes to pass.

Spencer McLaughlin and Marc Kulkin of ‘Locked On Trojans’to discuss what adding transfers Anthony Lucas and Bear Alexander means for USC.

Spencer McLaughlin and Marc Kulkin of ‘Locked On Trojans’to discuss what adding transfers Anthony Lucas and Bear Alexander means for USC.

Oregon staged its 2023 Spring Game in front of 45,0000 and put on an impressive display on both sides of the ball.

Washington Huskies football will enter the fall as a title contender with several returning key players and a Heisman candidate.

Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on Pac-12 and Josh Neighbors of Locked On Big 12 talk about CU, Coach Prime, media rights, and realignment.

The two-time defending Pac-12 Champion Utah Utes spent much of Spring practice looking for a backup for injured starter Cam Rising.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses lingering Spring roster priorities for Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and his staff.

New offensive coordinator Will Stein comes to Oregon Football this year from UTSA as an up-and-comer in the coaching ranks.

Colorado University Chancellor Phil DiStefano may have made the most newsworthy comments at CU’s Spring Game on Saturday.

Spencer McLaughlin on why streaming concerns are being overblown if one of Apple TV or Amazon is heavily involved in next Pac-12 media deal.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by ‘Locked On Sun Devils’ host Richie Bradshaw to discuss George Kliavkoff’s performance to date.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by recruiting insider John Garcia Jr. to break down UO prospects for a 2024 high school Quarterback.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by ‘Locked On Sun Devils’ host Richie Bradshaw to discuss George Kliavkoff’s performance to date.

Spencer McLaughlin and Josh Neighbors look at what might happen between now and June as the Pac-12 seeks a media deal.

What impact might the recent hiring of Tony Petitti as Big Ten Commissioner have on current and future Pac-12 Conference realignment?

Could The CW, the home of Riverdale and Family Guy reruns, really be a place to one day consume Pac-12 Football?

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Marc Kulkin of Locked On Trojans to discuss USC’s future beyond the Pac-12.

Spencer McLaughlin lays out how he thinks the Spring position battles will play out along Oregon’s defensive line for 2023.

The general perception of the Pac-12 at the moment is that it’s a sinking ship given its inability to land a media rights deal.

There could be several explanations as to why the media rights deal got delayed again, and they’re mostly discouraging for Pac-12 fans.

The delay in completing the Pac-12 media deal is unlikely to mean expansion teams would get announced sooner given one critical date.

Oregon remains a key school for the Conference, and the Ducks might eventually want to explore their options elsewhere.

The Pac-12’s projected timeline for a media rights deal has been extended once again, according to reports from Stewart Mandel and others.

If the Pac-12 Conference’s media deal isn’t done properly, the Big 12 would certainly be a threat to add San Diego State.

Would a Pac-12 Conference media rights deal that features more than 50% streaming be as bad as some are making it out to be?

Oregon and Washington are the biggest television draws for the league’s football schedule going forward that remain in the Pac-12.

There are a large number of schools to watch for on the realignment front going beyond the Pac-12’s upcoming deal’s expiration.

The Pac-12 needs to keep an eye on potential expansion schools for the future, to keep from being caught off guard again.

Utah football comes into Pac-12 Spring Football with key returners but also key departures that have to be replaced.

Dan Lanning has carried the torch from Mario Cristobal on the recruiting front, having already helped Oregon secure a top-10 class.

When SMU is mentioned as a potential expansion candidate, it’s easy to think of the viewership number the Mustangs would bring to the Pac-12.

There could be a real financial upside for the Pac-12 Conference to having Apple as one of its media rights partners.

San Diego State put the cherry on top of its candidacy for Pac-12 membership over the weekend with its run in the NCAA Tournament.

A couple of position group battles might stand out more than others as Spring Football goes along: linebackers and cornerbacks.

With USC and UCLA departing, The Pac-12 Conference will be looking to Washington to be one of its flagship schools along with Oregon.

After delaying the meeting by a day, the Pac-12 CEOs met on Wednesday morning to discuss the latest media rights developments.

A new media deal and the survival of the Pac-12 Conference are on Commissioner George Kliavkoff’s shoulders, for better or worse.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Richie Bradshaw to discuss whether ASU is best served by staying in the Pac-12 or leaving for the Big 12.

All eyes on the realignment front are once again on the Pac-12 as their CEOs meet on Tuesday—which won’t happen again until April 10th.

Arizona President Robert Robbins gave a telling interview from someone with intricate knowledge of the ongoing media rights negotiations.

Recent statements by Arizona State president Michael Crow may be the best indication yet that the Pac-12 Conference remains unified.

The Pac-12 is expected to involve a streaming partner for its media deal—what might that look like in contrast to linear television?

The University of Oregon has hired its new President in Karl Scholz, who comes from a Big 10 school in Wisconsin.