
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
September 16, 2025
Nico Iamaleava made the most surprising and woefully misguided decision of the transfer portal cycle.
Is he bound to leave the Bruins with DeShaun Foster fired?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss the insanity of ESPN’s College GameDay going to Florida (1-2) at No. 4 Miami.
Plus, why the ACC is struggling early in the year.
Arch Manning struggled against UTEP as No. 8 Texas gears up for SEC play.
He’s not the only SEC quarterback who had Heisman hopes and is just trying to do simple things (DJ Lagway).
Why is Brian Kelly so upset?
0:00 UCLA’s football program bottoms out
5:57 College GameDay’s controversial Miami-Florida selection
11:40 ACC’s struggles and Miami’s playoff hopes
19:49 Cal’s surprising success and quarterback talent
22:52 Texas and Florida’s quarterback woes
28:59 Brian Kelly’s tense exchange with reporter
31:31 Florida’s coaching situation and future outlook
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