 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
July 13, 2026
Michigan AD Warde Manuel, hired in 2016, could not be in his role for much longer.
The Wolverines made the perfect hire to move on from the long-tenured Athletics Director.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin predicts Colorado’s 2026 record, with a big season ahead for Deion Sanders.
Quarterback JuJu Lewis should be much more supported this Fall than he was in limited action last year.
Memphis has been one of the premier G6 programs in the country for a while, and head coach Charles Huff takes over in 2026 with dozens of new players via the portal.
Will they navigate their schedule to contend for a Playoff spot?
00:00 Board meeting on athletic leadership
05:28 Kyle Whittingham’s coaching success
12:14 High school recruitment in Colorado
14:08 College football scheduling strategy
18:46 Analyzing early-season game predictions
21:15 Evaluating Memphis and playoff chances
24:03 Discussing Game Predictions and Schedule
25:47 Expectations for Memphis this year
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