Reports and articles have been circulating with regards to how UNLV can become a G5 power, even in the new Mountain West. They need the Pac-12 for that.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses whether the Big 10 is better positioned than the SEC to succeed in the new world of college football. Will the SEC continue losing its grip on the sport?

The Big 12 currently has 2 teams with recruiting classes inside the top 15 for the 2026 cycle. Which team will rise the most for 2026? Arizona State is the good answer.

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College football's landscape shifts dramatically with NCAA's game-changing settlement. Will player payments reshape team dynamics and recruiting strategies across the SEC?

Hosts dissect the settlement's far-reaching implications, from potential roster size changes to the evolving role of NIL collectives. The conversation heats up with bold predictions for the upcoming season, including Arch Manning's impact at Texas and Florida's playoff chances. SEC insiders Stephen Willis and Jimmy Stein offer unique perspectives on how top programs might adapt to these seismic changes.

Don't miss the heated debate on quarterback hype and team expectations. Will LSU or Arkansas bring home the College World Series title for the SEC?

College football's landscape shifts dramatically with NCAA's game-changing settlement. Will player payments reshape team dynamics and recruiting strategies across the Big Ten? Hosts dissect the settlement's far-reaching implications, from potential roster size changes to the evolving role of NIL collectives. The conversation heats up with bold predictions for the upcoming season. Big Ten insiders Spencer McLaughlin and Craig Shemon offer unique perspectives on how top programs might adapt to these seismic changes.