By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 26, 2025
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that talks between Texas State and the Pac-12 have been heating up.
The move is close and could trigger a chain of realignment moves.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss Florida State’s surge in their 2026 efforts.
The Noles are back within range of a top 10 class. (8:40)
Texas and Texas A&M both recently added 5-star recruits in Richard Wesley and Brandon Arrington.
Both figure to be fixtures in their programs in the coming years. (19:08)
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