
 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 29, 2026
There have been discussions about a potential salary cap in college football to limit how much money could go into assembling a roster.
What would a good number be?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss a sobering reality for national title contenders this year.
Which ones are capable of falling well short of their goals?
The G6 Playoff berth for the 2026 season will have a host of contenders, led (some believe) by Boise State.
There’s a Mountain West team outside of UNLV that should be monitored.
00:00 Challenges of Implementing Salary Caps
05:48 College football financial disparities
08:39 Future of College Sports Reforms
12:46 National championship contenders discussion
15:18 Ohio State football predictions
17:40 Predicting College Football Team Outcomes
22:00 Jason Eck’s coaching impact
23:39 New Mexico as playoff contender
28:18 Jason Eck’s coaching impact
30:50 Potential for New Mexico Lobos
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McLaughlin: Jason Eck’s New Mexico a Playoff Contender?
> Spencer also talks about a potential salary cap in college football to limit spending on rosters - June 29, 2026 -
McLaughlin: New ‘5-in-5’ Rule Good for College Sports?
> Spencer talks about the NCAA's new eligibility policy and the latest on Brendan Sorsby - June 24, 2026 -
McLaughlin: Boise State the 2026 G6 Playoff Favorite?
> Spencer also talks with Roman Tomashoff about Washington's surge on the recruiting trail - June 23, 2026

