Author: Spencer McLaughlin

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.

Spencer McLaughlin wonders if people are forgetting the success USC’s Lincoln Riley enjoyed at Oklahoma before arriving in Los Angeles.

Former Texas A&M wide receiver is one of several talented players in Oregon football’s strong 2024 transfer class.

If just Florida State and Clemson leave, North Carolina could be the key to holding the ACC together in the long run.

The Big 12 and the ACC have agreed to set aside tens of millions of dollars each year to athletes in the House v. NCAA settlement.

Do recent transfer additions change the outlook for the Washington’ Huskies in their first season in the Big Ten?

Supporters of Ryan Day’s Ohio State program and Dan Lanning’s Oregon program are both feeling supremely confident after spring practice.

The “Power 4” (Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, ACC) are making it clear that they would like smaller schools to bear an outsized brunt of the cost.

A College Football Playoff appearance for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish may depend on a victory over Texas A&M in Week 1.

USC 5-star quarterback recruit JuJu Lewis is talking with other schools, including Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, and others.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are now favored in their college football matchup with the Oregon Ducks in Eugene on October 12th.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and the Broncos are projected to be among the G5 teams vying for a CFB Playoff spot in 2024.