Locked On College Football

Locked On College Football Podcast is your essential daily podcast for staying ahead in the world of college football. Hosted by the insightful D1 college play-by-play announcer Spencer McLaughlin, the Locked On College Football Podcast brings you the latest news, analysis, and insider information that every college football fan craves. From in-depth coverage of realignment and the transfer portal to QB battles and beyond, Spencer keeps you updated on the biggest college football stories from every corner of the country. Go beyond the headlines and dive into the inside scoops from the biggest stories in every conference locker room. The Locked On College Football Podcast ensures you’re connected to your team and the wider world of college football every day, bringing you closer to the action and the stories that matter. Locked On College Football Podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  1. NO LOVE: BYU, Utah Get SERIOUS Disrespect from College Football Playoff Committee | Big 12 Squad

    1H AGO

    NO LOVE: BYU, Utah Get SERIOUS Disrespect from College Football Playoff Committee | Big 12 Squad

    The argument that BYU and Utah are undervalued by the College Football Playoff Committee often centers on a deep-seated institutional and brand bias that favors traditional powerhouses. Despite both teams—especially after joining the new P4 conference—amassing solid resumes, the committee’s ranking logic appears inconsistent when compared to peer teams from the SEC or Big Ten. For BYU, the undervaluation is evident even in their best years. When the Cougars were undefeated, they were often ranked below one-loss teams from the perceived “elite” conferences, suggesting a penalty for a lack of "brand credibility" rather than on-field performance. After their first loss, the drop in rankings is often precipitous, falling behind two-loss teams like Texas or Oklahoma, who benefit from the narrative of “quality losses.” This differential treatment suggests the committee rewards the mere potential or reputation of established programs more than the actual, tangible Strength of Record (SOR) earned by BYU. Utah’s case highlights the harsh grading curve applied to Big 12 losses. As a consistently tough, defensive-minded program, their two losses this season came against other highly-ranked Big 12 teams (BYU and Texas Tech). Yet, their ranking near No. 13 keeps them just outside the contention tier, a placement often occupied by two-loss teams from other conferences that have a perceived higher overall floor. The Utes' methodical style, coupled with the committee's tendency to devalue close wins or reward teams for "style points," means Utah is held to a higher standard of dominance to secure an elite ranking. Ultimately, both Utah and BYU are fighting not just opponents on the field, but a long-standing culture that rewards historical brand over current results and strength metrics within a less historically favored conference.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  2. NOT BUYING IT: Oklahoma Will FALL to Alabama, Ty Simpson Over John Mateer. USC Upset Alert vs Iowa?

    14H AGO

    NOT BUYING IT: Oklahoma Will FALL to Alabama, Ty Simpson Over John Mateer. USC Upset Alert vs Iowa?

    Oklahoma travels to Alabama this week with a real shot to make the College Football Playoff. The Sooners' defense has to show up to beat the Crimson Tide. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Iowa's Top 25 showdown with USC in Los Angeles. The Trojans are playing their biggest game in years, while Texas should be fighting for its Playoff hopes at Georgia. The Big 12 Championship game could still feature Cincinnati, but they cannot overlook Arizona this week. Who can keep their Playoff hopes alive in the ACC when Virginia travels to Duke? 05:32 Costly Turnovers Shifted Game Outcome 07:53 "Oklahoma vs. Alabama Prediction" 14:21 USC vs. Iowa: Key Gaps 18:51 Georgia Offense vs Texas Defense 24:12 Bearcats: Playoff Hope Under Radar 30:45 Duke Wins, Favoring the Under Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
  3. 20H AGO

    New SEC Faces Old SEC With Texas, Oklahoma Facing Georgia, Alabama

    OU and Texas, the newcomers of the SEC, square off with Alabama and Georgia this weekend in two huge games. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min
  4. UNDERRATED: BYU Falls Too Far From Playoff Contention – Committee’s Rankings IGNITE G5 Debates

    1D AGO

    UNDERRATED: BYU Falls Too Far From Playoff Contention – Committee’s Rankings IGNITE G5 Debates

    The College Football Playoff Committee released its latest rankings on Tuesday night. What did they say about how many SEC teams could make the 12-team format? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down Notre Dame's upset potential at Pitt this week. Could Michigan lose to a worse version of itself at Northwestern? South Florida traveling to Annapolis to take on Navy in the G5 game of the week. Can the Midshipmen slow the Bulls' high-powered offense? Plus, why Utah cannot overlook a road trip to Waco to battle Baylor. 04:38 "Results Over Rankings Debate" 07:02 Tulane vs. South Florida Debate 11:19 Michigan/Notre Dame Upset Concerns 19:18 Michigan's Road Challenge Prediction 20:34 ACC Championship Stakes & Chaos 24:42 Navy Defense Struggles This Season 29:38 "Playoff Rankings and Utah's Case" Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
  5. PRICE SURGE: Dylan Edwards Transfer Portal Move SETS UP Massive Window and CHAOS in College Football

    2D AGO

    PRICE SURGE: Dylan Edwards Transfer Portal Move SETS UP Massive Window and CHAOS in College Football

    Kansas State RB Dylan Edwards has battled injuries this year and reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal. How crazy could the lone portal window get in January? Today's bonus episode of Locked On College Football is a crossover with 'The Portal' host Brian Smith. Texas Tech's success with money and the portal is going to turn a LOT of heads with David Bailey as a headliner. 05:03 Spring Portal Impacts College Football 12:28 Offensive Line: Most Cohesive Unit 13:09 Miami O-Line: Staying the Course 19:57 College Sports Transfers and Money 25:43 Texas Tech's Impact on Programs 29:44 Texas A&M vs USC Comparison Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
3.9
out of 5
113 Ratings

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Locked On College Football Podcast is your essential daily podcast for staying ahead in the world of college football. Hosted by the insightful D1 college play-by-play announcer Spencer McLaughlin, the Locked On College Football Podcast brings you the latest news, analysis, and insider information that every college football fan craves. From in-depth coverage of realignment and the transfer portal to QB battles and beyond, Spencer keeps you updated on the biggest college football stories from every corner of the country. Go beyond the headlines and dive into the inside scoops from the biggest stories in every conference locker room. The Locked On College Football Podcast ensures you’re connected to your team and the wider world of college football every day, bringing you closer to the action and the stories that matter. Locked On College Football Podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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