Sacramento State’s move into the MAC borders on (if not outright crossing into) desperation with a 5-year deal.

Are they just auditioning for the Pac-12?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I am joined by ‘Locked On Nebraska’ host Connor Happer to discuss the Cornhuskers’ schedule.

It’s a massive shift from 2025.

Colorado enters 2026 seeking a new outlook at quarterback (JuJu Lewis) and OC (Brennan Marion).

Will their schedule let them contend in the Big 12?

00:00 Sacramento State’s Football Appeal
05:54 Sacramento State’s Path to Elevation
07:09 Building Sacramento State’s Value
12:04 2025 Season Hopes and Setbacks
15:32 Tough Schedule, Key Iowa Game
19:36 Nebraska’s Quarterback Room Depth
28:16 Pressure Mounts Amid Struggles
31:16 Colorado’s Challenging Football Schedule