
 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
February 26, 2026

A report from On3 stated that $40 million rosters are here already in college football in the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
There should absolutely be a salary cap.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Cincinnati’s lawsuit against Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby.
It’s the latest in a long line of legal challenges in the sport lately.
USC has announced its replacement of Notre Dame on the schedule, playing San Jose State in 2026.
The move isn’t good for the sport, but it is the right move for the Trojans.
00:00 Money Alone Can’t Guarantee Wins
04:55 College Football Salary Cap Debate
07:21 NIL Era: Money Always Increases
13:19 College Football Lawsuit Drama
16:54 NCAA Transfer Regulation Challenges
18:37 Transfer Portal Challenges and Concerns
24:39 USC’s Big Ten Transition Challenges
27:29 USC Season Hinges on Road
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