
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
October 8, 2025
UCLA stunned the world last week, beating No. 7 Penn State with an interim, inexperienced staff.
What did the game mean for Nico Iamaleava’s future after his best game?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Top 10 showdown in Columbia, MO, with the Tigers hosting Alabama.
Can Missouri prove they’re for real against the Crimson Tide?
Auburn matches up with Georgia this week as Hugh Freeze continues to battle for his job security.
The odds might tell us something about the Bulldogs’ ability to cruise against the Tigers this week.
0:00 Intro: Nico saga and UCLA’s shocking win
5:02 Jerry Neuheisel: College football’s most likable coach?
9:25 Alabama vs Missouri: Upset alert breakdown
15:59 BYU should be careful against Arizona
21:05 Georgia on upset alert at Auburn
26:46 Two ways Auburn could win against Georgia 30:11 Hugh Freeze’s job security and Auburn’s outlook
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