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McLaughlin: 70 Layoffs More Bad Financial News for Utes?

> Spencer also talks about Steve Sarkisian's reaction to Texas Tech's challenge to play this year


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

June 3, 2026



Primary Big 12 logo smallSEC logoTexas Tech wants to “spot the ball” and play Texas on the field in 2026.

Steve Sarkisian brought this on himself, but he should not give in to the Red Raiders’ request.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I’m joined by ‘Locked On Nittany Lions’ host Zach Seyko discuss a former Penn State 5-star EDGE.

Could Chaz Coleman wind up back with James Franklin?

Utah Utes logoUtah’s Athletic Department saw some 70 employees laid off as a result of their partnership with a private equity firm.

Does this spell more bad financial news for the Utes?

00:00 Discussing potential game excitement
05:12 Discussing Texas Tech vs. Longhorns game
08:01 Texas vs. Texas Tech game discussion
11:33 Tennessee’s risky player contract
16:14 Discussing roster management challenges
20:40 Employee rehiring after layoffs
22:18 Funding challenges in college sports
26:12 Challenges in retaining players

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