Author: Spencer McLaughlin

Spencer McLaughlin discusses potential names for Oregon’s vacant defensive coordinator spot, if not Chris Hampton.

Spencer McLaughlin explains why keeping Kalani Sitake at BYU makes a huge statement for the Cougars in the Big 12.

Spencer evaluates the choices of JaMarcus Shephard and Tavita Pritchard as the new head coaches at Oregon State and Stanford.

Cal is searching for its next head coach, but the bigger issue might be what happens with Jaren Keawe-Sagapolutele.

Oregon’s secondary picked off USC quarterback Jayden Maiava twice, but also gave up. 300 passing yards last Saturday.

BYU travels to unranked Cincinnati this week and is favored by just 2.5 points. Is the upset alert real? How do the Cougars avoid it?

Spencer McLaughlin talks about the BYU Cougars getting snubbed by the Playoff Committee in the latest CFP rankings.

Oregon football has been without Dakorien Moore for the past couple of weeks and without Evan Stewart all season.

USC’s demonstrated improvement in the trenches vs. Iowa may have the Trojans in a position to defeat Oregon.

BYU hopes it made a strong impression on the College Football Playoff Committee by thrashing TCU last weekend.

The Trojans control their own fate to make the CFB Playoff, starting with No. 21 Iowa this week, but can they get past the Hawkeyes?

Did the CFP Committee drop BYU too far after losing to Texas Tech, and how does it affect their Playoff chances?

Is Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham a realistic option for Auburn, despite recent reports to the contrary?

USC is very much alive and in control of its own destiny, but can the Trojans get past the Ducks in two weeks?

Can the UCLA Bruins get back on the winning track vs. Nebraska after getting blown out at Indiana two weeks ago?

Spencer McLaughlin talks about Josh Pate’s seemingly wild suggestion that Lincoln Riley might be willing to leave USC.

The College Football Playoff Committee’s initial rankings came out, and the Big 12 got a great draw with three Top 15 teams.

BYU and Texas Tech square off this week in a Big 12 showdown. Why are the unbeaten Cougars underdogs of almost 10 points?

Dan Lanning is yet to lose a game to an unranked opponent during his tenure as Oregon’s head coach.

Spencer McLaughlin gives us his best bets for Week 10 games and explains why California can upset Virginia.

The Big 12 has ESPN’s College GameDay in town with surprising Cincinnati traveling to Utah to battle the Utes.

Could USC’s Lincoln Riley to Florida be that absurd a notion? Brandon Olsen of ‘Locked On Gators’ doesn’t think so.

Keeping Dan Lanning’s talented coaching staff in place at Oregon might prove challenging with all the openings.

Spencer McLaughlin and Roman Tomashoff discuss Washington still not being ranked in the Associated Press Top 25.

BYU is unbeaten after its big win over Utah and has its sights once again set on the Big 12 Championship and CFP.

BYU is unbeaten after its big win over Utah and has its sights once again set on the Big 12 Championship and CFP.

The Playoff hopes of No. 23 Illinois are on the line at Washington, while the Huskies need a win to stay relevant.

How does USC’s loss to rival Notre Dame last week affect the Trojans’ hopes to make the Playoff this season?

Who should the Florida Gators pursue to replace Billy Napier? Would Washington’s Jedd Fisch be a good fit?

The Michigan Wolverines are looking for revenge against the Washington Huskies after last year’s game in Seattle.

Utah and BYU square off in the most underrated rivalry in the country this week, with Big 12 Championship and Playoff implications.

Spencer McLaughlin talks about the turnaround in the running game engineered by Lincoln Riley and his staff at USC.

The Colorado Buffaloes scored their first conference win, defeating Iowa State to create more chaos in the Big 12.

Spencer McLaughlin talks about what Indiana needs to do to shock the Ducks in Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday.

Utah and Arizona State square off in a Big 12 clash on Saturday with Playoff and conference title implications.

What did UCLA’s victory over then-No. 7 Penn State mean for quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s future after his best game?

Spencer McLaughlin discusses Penn State’s post-Ducks collapse and how Oregon’s offense can improve against Indiana.

Spencer McLaughlin and the Locked On Big Ten Squad review last week’s action and preview upcoming Week 6 games.

BYU found a way to win last week after struggling against Colorado in Boulder. How will they fare against West Virginia?

After the big buildup and defeat to Ohio State, Washington must avoid a letdown against a dangerous Maryland team.

What does BYU’s struggles against 2-3 Colorado last week in Boulder mean for the muddy Big 12 Conference title race?

Dan Lanning and his Oregon Ducks coaching staff showcased their stellar abilities in a huge win over Penn State last week.

Spencer McLaughlin breaks down Washington’s game vs. Ohio State with ‘Locked on’ hosts Jay Stephens and Roman Tomashoff.

Spencer McLaughlin breaks down Washington’s game vs. Ohio State with ‘Locked on’ hosts Jay Stephens and Roman Tomashoff.

Spencer McLaughlin breaks down Washington’s game vs. Ohio State with ‘Locked on’ hosts Jay Stephens and Roman Tomashoff.

Oregon’s matchup with Penn State carries a lot of weight and Playoff implications behind it this week in Happy Valley.

Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the results of Arizona State’s big win over Baylor and California’s surprising loss to San Diego State.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses the potential impact of Texas Tech’s huge victory over Utah on the Playoff picture.