By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
December 9, 2025
Notre Dame was left out of the Playoff field (correctly) and opted to skip a potential bowl game as a result.
The Irish are also getting an absurd perk in 2026.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the transfer of Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt.
What does that say about ASU, while Cal was able to retain Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele?
Iowa State hired Jimmy Rogers from Washington State after losing Matt Campbell to Penn State.
Cougar fans in Pullman have a right to feel dejected.
05:14 Notre Dame Conference Debate
07:00 Notre Dame Bowl Game Doubts
14:37 Sam Leavitt Enters Transfer Portal
16:25 Potential High-Value QB Transfer
20:54 Transfer Quarterbacks Shaping College Football
25:32 Pac-12 Struggles and Revival
28:29 Cougs Fans’ Resilience Tested
30:56 Coaching Success and Job Mobility
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