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McLaughlin: Did BYU Rout of TCU Make Playoff Statement?

> Spencer reacts to an insane Saturday of college football—that was almost even crazier


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

November 16, 2025



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BYU needed to make a strong impression on the Playoff committee following their loss to Texas Tech, and they thrashed TCU.

Alabama and BYU are now linked.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to an insane day of college football–that was almost even crazier.

What should we make of Texas A&M after their 30-3 deficit turned into a 31-31 win over lowly South Carolina?

Is Texas done after a big loss to Georgia?

Michigan Wolverines logoMichigan escaped Chicago with a 24-22 win over Northwestern and is quietly in control of its own Playoff spot.

Meanwhile, Louisville and Cincinnati blew their chances this weekend.

04:43 “Alabama vs. BYU Playoff Debate”
08:18 Oklahoma Triumphs Over Alabama Missteps
12:35 Texas A&M’s Shocking Win
18:17 Texas Falls to Georgia Late
22:36 “Texas Out If They Lose”
29:57 “Michigan’s Playoff Hopes Alive”
32:33 Louisville’s Painful Losing Streak

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