By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
May 4, 2026
The Pac-12 indirectly announced a deal with ESPN as The CW will be partnering with ESPN to showcase their sporting events.
The exposure is a great outcome for the new-look league.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses recent comments from Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham about money in the sport.
Who could actually afford a $50M roster?
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is not likely to ever play another college football game.
The rumored consideration of the NFL’s supplemental draft seems to entrench that reality for the Red Raiders.
00:00 Pac-12’s broadcast strategy
04:55 West coast game time challenges
10:14 Discussion on college football finances
13:11 Discussing rising costs in sports
15:45 Alabama’s current football challenges
19:23 Discussing Brendan Sorsby’s draft options
21:45 Texas Tech quarterback concerns
25:12 Big 12’s chance to challenge Tech
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