By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
December 10, 2025
BYU was left out of the College Football Playoff (incorrectly) and will play Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Their approach is a refreshing contrast to Notre Dame.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Utah’s decision to invite Private Equity into its athletic department.
Will the move be as disastrous in the long run as it might seem?
The coaching carousel has settled down, but notable coordinator moves have happened as well.
Nebraska made a great hire at DC while Colorado revamped its offense with rising star Brennan Marion.
05:56 Non-Conference Scheduling Debate
06:35 Custom Drama-Filled Football Scheduling
12:22 Utah Athletics Becomes For-Profit
17:46 Utah’s Authority Amid External Influence
21:20 Wide-Open Big 12 Dynamics
23:43 Deion Sanders’ Smart Coaching Hire
31:57 Nebraska’s Defense and Recruiting Woes
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