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McLaughlin: Can Aztecs Surprise Mountain West in 2025?

> Spencer is joined by Christian Rauh to discuss San Diego State football's bounce-back efforts


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

August 15, 2025



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Big 12 logoThe ACC, somewhat unexpectedly, got 2 teams into the Playoff last year with SMU at 11-2 and Clemson the champ at 10-3.

Can they or the Big 12 pull that off in 2025?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Kansas WR and Alabama transfer Emannuel (Eman) Henderson.

The Jayhawks’ top source of optimism in the Big 12 begins with their head coach and quarterback. (11:58)

San Diego State enters Year Two with Sean Lewis feeling far away from the 10+ win seasons they’ve enjoyed in the past.  The Aztecs have an uphill battle to compete in the Mountain West. (23:07)

San Diego State Aztecs logoSan Diego State has demonstrated conference championship ability before, but it has been some time since it last achieved that goal.

Will they surprise the Mountain West in 2025? Christian Rauh joins the show to discuss.

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