By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
March 16, 2026
USC picked up one of the top recruits in the country for the 2027 cycle.
Lincoln Riley and his new DC (Gary Patterson) landing 5-star DB Honor Fa’alave Johnson makes a big statement.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss the Big 12 and the ACC as they try to chase the Big Ten/SEC.
Which programs are best equipped to do so?
Boise State entered last season as the G6 favorite to make the Playoff, only to start the season with a blowout loss to South Florida.
How can they return to Playoff contention?
05:35 USC’s 2027 Recruiting Cornerstone
08:01 “USC’s Recruiting Revolution”
11:52 ACC Debate & Discord Offer
17:15 Clemson’s Championship Potential Debated
24:14 Boise State: New Pac-12 Favorite
31:04 Boise State’s Playoff Potential
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