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McLaughlin: Title Game Prediction and Portal Analysis

> Spencer looks at how some key transfers could impact ASU and Colorado in the Big 12


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

January 16, 2026



ACC Conference logoBig Ten logoMiami will play for a national championship as an 8.5-point underdog on Monday.

The urgency to win is obvious, but ratcheted up by their lack of a 2026 plan at QB.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I talk about why Indiana is looking like a national title contender once again in 2026.

Curt Cignetti has been steamrolling teams while crushing the portal.

ASU Sun Devis logoArizona State landed a pair of top transfer WRs to support transfer QB Cutter Boley.

Colorado has also made portal moves; can they contend in the Big 12?

04:00 Miami’s Quarterback Dilemma
07:26 Miami Football: Potential Reset Year
12:46 Cignetti’s Success and IU Bias
14:59 Championship Predictions and Key Transfers
19:28 Dabo’s Decline and Picks Blueprint
23:26 Quarterback Decisions and Team Reset
25:49 Underrated Moves and Coaching Hires

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