Author: Spencer McLaughlin

A nation-leading six Pac-12 football teams have been given 2023 preseason over/under win totals of 8.5 wins or higher.

Colorado AD Rick George has given us the clearest indication to date about how the Buffs appear to be thinking in the realignment space.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies look to build on last year’s wildly successful 11-2 season in 2023.

Spencer McLaughlin of ‘Locked on Pac-12’ looks at why the Pac-12 Conference needs to weigh its expansion options carefully.

New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti finds himself cleaning up a media rights deal mess left for him by his predecessor.

The ACC could be expanding west, and they reportedly looked at Oregon and Washington as potential options.

Notre Dame remains an independent in football despite years of courtship by conferences looking to add the Irish as a member.

As the Pac-12 continues to seek a media deal, new announcements have been made for how their football broadcasts will operate this Fall.

Spencer McLaughlin of ‘Locked On Pac-12’ is joined by Carter Bahns of BeaverBlitz.com to talk about OSU’s dramatic transformation.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by ‘Locked On’ recruiting insider Brian Smith to talk about the latest in Oregon football recruiting.

Spencer McLaughlin explains why realignment speculation is likely to continue even after the Pac-12 Conference media deal gets done.

Spencer McLaughlin argues that the Pac-12 Conference and ACC should be partners in the future since a merger isn’t likely.

Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Richie Bradshaw of ‘Locked On Sun Devils’ to react to Pac-12 football over/under betting lines for 2023.

JT Wistrcill of ‘Locked on Utes’ and Spencer McLaughlin of ‘Locked On Pac-12’ dive into the latest on the Pac-12’s media rights situation.

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.