 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
April 1, 2026
The Pac-12 will enter 2026 as an eight-team football conference in its first season after the rebuild.
How long will they stay with those few teams when the American has 14?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the new members of the CFP Committee.
Jeff Tedford and Gus Malzahn are the types of folks that should be on the Committee to pick the 12 playoff teams.
Arizona was a bit of a surprise team last year, and they still have QB Noah Fifita for his fourth year as a starter.
The Wildcats’ schedule does not lend itself to a Big 12 Championship season.
00:00 Conference expansion and basketball strength
05:13 North Dakota State football potential
07:19 Stabilizing and future team planning
14:01 College Football Playoff selection debates
18:41 College Football Playoff committee debate
29:26 Big 12 schedule analysis
30:03 Tough games in 2026
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