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McLaughlin: Utes Legitimate Big 12 Contenders in 2025?

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to discuss Utah's prospects this season


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

August 14, 2025



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Miami enters Year 4 under Mario Cristobal, and some like FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt think they must make the Playoff to succeed this year.

That’s not quite the case.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin lays out why Louisville is an underrated Playoff contender.

The Cardinals’ schedule for Jeff Brohm works out very nicely. (9:29)

Utah Utes logoSpencer and ‘Locked On Utes’ host JT Wistrcill close today’s show discussing why Utah can easily be a Big 12 title contender this season.

QB Devon Dampier holds a lot of those cards in his hands. (19:44)

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