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McLaughlin: BYU Done Enough to Contend for Big 12 Again?

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On BYU' host Jake Hatch to discuss the Cougars' 2026 Portal haul


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

February 5, 2026



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BYU has not made some huge noise in the portal, bringing in nine players for the No. 41 class in the country.

Are they ready to contend for another conference title?

BYU Cougars logo‘Locked On BYU’ host Jake Hatch joins to discuss.

This segment is from Thursday’s episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin.

PORTAL CHATTER: Did BYU Cougars make enough transfer moves to win the Big 12 Championship in 2026?

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