By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 17, 2026
The Brendan Sorsby saga at Texas Tech ends with the Red Raiders eventually caving to public pressure from the Big 12 and the college football community.
What will the relationship be like going forward?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss the hiring of the new athletic director at Kentucky.
Does the move raise the pressure level on new HC Will Stein to win?
Tulane compiled the clearly #1 G6 resume last year en route to the Playoff.
Do they have the roster capable of actually pushing for that position again in 2026, or will they regress?
00:00 Federal and NCAA investigation details
05:08 Discussing Will Hammond’s injury
07:14 Discussion on McGuire and mental health
13:58 Coach and athletic director alignment
19:27 Will Stein’s coaching prospects
23:14 Skepticism about Tulane’s prospects
25:36 Coaching changes and key departures
28:26 Discussing first-year head coaches
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