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McLaughlin: CFB’s Legal Battles, Gary Patterson to USC?

> Spencer also talks about Duke WR Cooper Barkate's unfolding Transfer Portal speculation


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

January 22, 2026



SEC logoLSU has brought in an all-time great portal class, headlined lately by Princewill Umanmielen at EDGE, coming from Ole Miss.

Will they get Jordan Seaton, too?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss the latest in Duke QB Darian Mensah’s battle with the Blue Devils.

The University just got a major win.

usc logoUSC is reportedly close to hiring former TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson as its defensive coordinator to replace D’Anton Lynn, who went to Penn State.

Would this move push the Trojans towards the Playoff in 2026?

03:54 LSU Secures Big Transfer
06:26 Recruitment Chase: Jordan Seaton Pursued
11:10 Transfer Portal Speculation Unfolds
16:19 College Football’s Legal Battles
18:58 Duke Football Transfer Uncertainty
23:42 Gary Patterson’s Coaching Adaptation
24:55 USC’s Surprising Defensive Hire  

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