Author: Spencer McLaughlin

Spencer explains why the Trojans are a good “over” bet with their preseason win total at 7.5 games, despite the tough schedule.

Spencer and JT Wistrcill predict the outcome of every regular season game and Utah’s likely path to the Big 12 Championship Game.

Spencer McLaughlin lays out game-by-game why he believes Alabama under Kalen DeBoer will go 11-1 this year.

Oregon was once the hottest recruiting team in the country this summer, but their 2025 momentum has slowed.

Spencer discusses a recent X thread that made the rounds, suggesting the Big 12 could lose schools to the ACC.

Spencer McLaughlin discusses what could be next for Oregon State and Washington State in realignment scenarios.

Big Ten’s addition of 4 ex-Pac-12 schools and SEC’s addition of Texas & Oklahoma make them “Power 2” leagues in CFB.

‘Locked On Spartans’ host Matt Sheehan joins Spencer McLaughlin to discuss Jonathan Smith’s comments at Big 10 Media Days.

Spencer McLaughlin explains why the comments of Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti suggest the Conference could still expand.

Spencer McLaughlin dives into an early coaching hotboard for who might replace Jeff Tedford at Fresno State.

How will Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti address a potential ACC fracture and other realignment issues at the upcoming media days?

Can Oregon State and Washington State offer a compelling enough pitch to allure the top teams in the Mountain West?

Saban has stepped right into a TV analyst role with ESPN and made his first SEC title game prediction for 2024.

Spencer McLaughlin addresses a report that the Big 12 believes FSU and Clemson will join the league within a year.

Spencer McLaughlin addresses a report that the Big 12 believes FSU and Clemson will join the league within a year.

This week is going to determine whether Oregon football can cement another Top 5 football recruiting class.

Spencer McLaughlin looks at the merits of Boise State being the overwhelming favorite to win the Mountain West | Brian Losness/USA TODAY Sports.

Spencer McLaughlin believes the Pac-12 Conference is at a critical juncture in its bid to reconstitute itself.

Spencer McLaughlin talks with ‘Locked on Recruiting’ expert Brian Smith about whether the Ducks can land the No. 1 recruiting class for 2025.

Spencer McLaughlin explains why a merger between the Pac-12 and Mountain West would not benefit Oregon State and Washington State.

Just how similar and viable would a new-look ACC be after the expected exits of FSU and Clemson compared to the Expansion Big 12?

Some in the media have picked the Arizona State Sun Devils to finish last in the Big 12 in 2024 under Kenny Dillingham.

How much value does the ‘Pac-2’ wield as it looks to reconstitute itself under new commissioner Teresa Gould?

San Diego State football is coming off its first losing season since 2009 after 4-8 and hiring Sean Lewis from Colorado.

Is Oregon the nation’s hottest team on the trail after landing Dorian Brew, Da’Saahn Brame, Jordon Davison, and Josiah Sharma?

Could Colorado football still flip current Class of 2025 USC 5-star quarterback commit Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis?

Could Colorado football still flip current Class of 2025 USC 5-star quarterback commit Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis?

Spencer McLaughlin discusses why Washington State and Oregon State must expand beyond eight teams to keep the ‘Pac-12’ viable.

Oregon State Athletic Director Scott Barnes recently said that eight teams is the right number for the Pac-12 to rebuild.

Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans appear to have lost recruiting momentum after the decommitment of two 5-star DL.

Oregon is hosting five 5-star recruits in Eugene this weekend in an effort to land multiple 5-star prospects for 2025.

Do Oregon State and Washington State have to resources needed to attract Mountain West schools for a reconstituted Pac-12?

Fresno State is once again a contender in the Mountain West, but can the Bulldogs push for the G5 Playoff spot in 2024?

Oregon looks to add to their back-to-back Top 10 recruiting classes to keep pace with the top schools nationally in 2025.

Could Arizona State football be better off after QB Jaden Rashada transferred out to Georgia this offseason?

Commissioner Brett Yormark hopes a naming rights deal and corporate sponsorship will help keep the Big 12 viable.

Oregon Football has added beef up front to its 2025 recruiting class in 4-star OT Ziyare Addison and 3-star IOL Demetri Manning.

How likely is it that the SEC and Big Ten conferences are planning to form a Super League at some point in the future?

Miami’s biggest games on paper are games against Florida, Virginia Tech, and Florida State, but watch out for Duke.

Arizona football’s difficult 2024 schedule could make it tough for Brent Brennan to deliver a superb first season.

Spencer McLaughlin argues that Oregon State and Washington State football should be auditioning for an invite to the Big 12 or ACC one day.

Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders needs to stay healthy for the Buffs to have a chance in the Big 12 race.

Oregon quarterback Dillion Gabriel is a big part of the reason why ESPN FPI is so high on the Ducks in 2024.

Spencer McLaughlin argues that USC was right to try to get out of its game to be played against LSU this season.

Oregon football tight end Kenyon Sadiq could be among the breakout players for the Ducks in the Big Ten this fall.

Has Baylor had a good enough offseason in the transfer portal and elsewhere to find success in the expansion Big 12?

Headlined by Josh Conerly and Ajani Cornelius, the Ducks should have a top offensive line in the Big Ten this year.