 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
May 18, 2026
A recent (unverified and disputed) report indicates that the Pac-12 will be distributing more than $13 million to each of its full members under the new media rights deal.
That would be a massive win for the league.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses some of the biggest games of the 2026 season.
With no restrictions, what are the must-see games this Fall?
Memphis enters its first year under HC Charles Huff as a program that is perennially in the running for a G6 Playoff spot.
Will that be the expectation again in 2026?
00:00 Discussing PAC 12 financial insights
05:56 PAC 12 coaching salaries and strategy
13:16 College football game performances
16:51 Ohio State vs USC stakes
19:11 Discussing college football game times
21:54 Choosing hypothetical college football games
24:36 Charles Huff’s coaching journey
30:44 Quarterback options for Memphis
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