
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 23, 2025
John Canzano believes that the Pac-12 will make news this week, with Texas State’s buyout to leave the Sun Belt Conference rising from $5 million to $10 million on July 1st.
Don’t expect any Pac-12 surprises.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the impact of 4-star QB Bowe Bentley picking Oklahoma over LSU.
The Sooners need to keep stacking these sorts of wins. (9:15)
Duke QB Darian Mensah was given a huge NIL deal to become a Blue Devil after a good redshirt-freshman season at Tulane.
He could be similar to Nico Iamaleava–off the field. (20:55)
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