 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
December 27, 2024
Boise State got a first-round bye but is a 10.5-point underdog against Penn State.
Texas is favored by 13.5 against Arizona State.
Can either of those big underdogs keep games close with a semifinal spot on the line?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Texas Tech’s surprising ascent to one of the top 2025 transfer portal classes.
Can the Red Raiders ascend to a Big 12 Championship game in 2025 if this keeps up?
Florida State and Mike Norvell are running with Boston College transfer Thomas Castellanos at QB, can he regain the Noles’ footing with Gus Malzahn at OC?
Plus, LSU makes a move in the portal at QB that’s becoming more and more common in College Football.
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