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McLaughlin: Did CFP Committee Overreact to BYU Loss?

> Spencer also explores why Utah cannot afford to overlook a road trip to Waco to battle Baylor


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

November 12, 2025



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The College Football Playoff Committee released its latest rankings on Tuesday night.

What did they say about how many SEC teams could make the 12-team format?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I break down Notre Dame’s upset potential at Pitt this week.

Could Michigan lose to a worse version of itself at Northwestern? South Florida traveling to Annapolis to take on Navy in the G5 game of the week.

Utah Utes logoCan the Midshipmen slow the Bulls’ high-powered offense?

Plus, why Utah cannot overlook a road trip to Waco to battle Baylor.

04:38 “Results Over Rankings Debate”
07:02 Tulane vs. South Florida Debate
11:19 Michigan/Notre Dame Upset Concerns
19:18 Michigan’s Road Challenge Prediction
20:34 ACC Championship Stakes & Chaos
24:42 Navy Defense Struggles This Season
29:38 “Playoff Rankings and Utah’s Case”

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