By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 13, 2025
Reports and articles have been circulating about how UNLV can become a G5 power, even in the new Mountain West.
They need the Pac-12 for that.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses whether the Big Ten is better positioned than the SEC to succeed in the new world of college football.
Will the SEC continue losing its grip on the sport? (9:14)
The Big 12 currently has 2 teams with recruiting classes inside the top 15 for the 2026 cycle.
Which team will rise the most in 2026?
Arizona State is a good answer. (19:03)
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