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McLaughlin: Initial CFB Playoff Rankings Good for Big 12

> Spencer is also joined by 'Locked On BYU' host Jake Hatch to discuss BYU vs. Texas Tech


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

November 5, 2025



Primary Big 12 logo smallThe College Football Playoff Committee’s Rankings came out for the first time, and the Big 12 got a great draw with three Top 15 teams.

The ACC is not in that camp.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On BYU’ host Jake Hatch discuss the big showdown in Lubbock this weekend.

BYU Cougars logoCan the Cougars shock the oddsmakers again?

The ACC did not get good results on Tuesday night when the committee’s first rankings came out.

There are two games this weekend in which Top 20 teams must win to keep their Playoff hopes alive–and they’re under the radar.

2:02 ACC’s non-conference struggles hurt committee perception
4:06 Miami’s path to the Playoff is all but lost
5:08 Big 12 gets dream start in rankings
10:14 BYU ranked appropriately at number seven
12:15 Big 12 tiebreaker rules could shock BYU
14:18 Texas Tech vs BYU game preview
20:24 Virginia vs Wake Forest playoff implications
28:33 Auburn presents a dangerous trap game scenario

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