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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


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

June 29, 2026



NCAA football logoThere 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?

Boise State Broncos logoThe 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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