 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 2, 2025
The five departing Mountain West schools officially notified the league of their departures for the Pac-12 beginning in 2026.
The league’s survival hinges mostly on UNLV.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On Sooners’ host John Williams discuss why Oklahoma should expect to be in the Playoff mix off a 6-7 season.
Brent Venables HAS TO beat Michigan in Week 2. (9:47)
USC’s 2026 recruiting efforts picked up again, landing 5-star TE Mark Bowman from Mater Dei HS.
The move is a big one for the Trojans on and off the field. (21:10)
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