By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
January 14, 2026
Utah got a big piece of news as QB Devon Dampier announced he will return to Salt Lake City in 2026 after his OC and HC left for Michigan.
Can he win the Big 12?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss Cal’s start to the Tosh Lupoi era in Berkeley.
Will star QB Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele be more well supported in 2026?
The ACC saw a big transfer QB enter the league as Missouri/Penn State transfer Beau Pribula went to Virginia to replace Chandler Morris.
Plus, thoughts on Aaron Philo looking like the starter for Florida and Jon Sumrall.
04:27 Analyzing Utah’s OC Hiring
12:55 Tosh Lupoi’s Recruiting Impact
13:45 Cal Football: Rebuilding Around Young QB
20:38 Virginia’s Shocking Football Rise
25:58 Buster Faulkner’s Offensive Strategy
Follow and subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/smclaughlinCFB
Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/LockedOn_CFB
-
McLaughlin: New ‘5-in-5’ Rule Good for College Sports?
> Spencer talks about the NCAA's new eligibility policy and the latest on Brendan Sorsby - June 24, 2026 -
McLaughlin: Boise State the 2026 G6 Playoff Favorite?
> Spencer also talks with Roman Tomashoff about Washington's surge on the recruiting trail - June 23, 2026 -
McLaughlin: Oregon’s Stellar Cornerbacks Room is Loaded
> Spencer discusses the role of former 5-star Na'eem Offord in the deep and quality group - June 18, 2026