
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
August 15, 2024
It is almost certain that someone ranked in the preseason AP Top 10 ends the year unranked, happening in all but one season in the last 21 years.
Notre Dame and Michigan are the most likely teams to succumb to it this season.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I am joined by Thomas Dunn of WriteForCalifornia.com.
With an insane amount of travel for league games, how will Cal fare in the new-look ACC? (10:25)
Boise State is a legitimate Playoff contender to get the G5 auto bid out of the Mountain West.
I predict the Broncos’ record and explain why their Playoff hopes will come down to 1-2 games outside of the Mountain West Championship game. (22:25)

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