By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
February 10, 2026
The Mountain West added North Dakota State as a football-only member beginning in 2026, getting paid $12 million to do so.
Could they seek more realignment moves?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss how winning impacts realignment moves for schools like Sacramento State.
Will the Hornets find a home in an FBS Conference?
Also, I owe an apology to Kennesaw State.
Michigan’s Big 10 schedule is among the most difficult of any league slate in the country for 2026.
Can Kyle Whittingham overcome that to put the Wolverines in the Playoff?
03:21 Mountain West Expansion Speculation
07:21 Group of Six Playoff Potential
12:33 Bison’s FCS-to-FBS Transition
17:53 Winning’s Role in Conference Growth
28:26 College Football Playoff Debate
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