Oregon's Dan Lanning and Texas' Steve Sarkisian both made affirmative statements that they will be staying put at their respective jobs. As Alabama's list of coaching candidates continues to dwindle down, Washington's Kalen DeBoer is likely at or near the top of their list.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin dives further into the Crimson Tide's continued pursuit of a new football coach to replace Nick Saban. Florida State's Mike Norvell could be an option as well coming off a 13-0 season, but the relatively cheaper cost of his buyout would not be the reason why.

This is the FINAL EPISODE of Locked On Pac-12 before it becomes "Locked On College Football" starting on Monday. Spencer dives into a final Locked On Pac-12 mailbag, concluding with a thought on why "Pac-12 After Dark" may live on in the new-look world of college football.

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Washington improved to 9-0 with a 52-42 win against USC in Los Angeles on Saturday night, and they will not be any lower than #5 in the next College Football Playoff rankings. The Pac-12's possibility of getting into the CFP is a real one, but they might need some more outside help.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin also looks at how each fanbase should feel after week 10. Arizona proved themselves worthy once again with their third straight top 25 victory over UCLA, 27-10.

USC should consider changes to their defensive staff, but does Lincoln Riley have the courage to finally pull the plug on Alex Grinch as the defensive coordinator? Plus, what to make of tough times in Pullman.

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Big Ten powers gear up for a season of high stakes and sky-high expectations. Oregon’s fans are asking: Is this finally the year Dan Lanning leads the Ducks to a national championship? Ohio State faces questions about the Arthur Smith-led offense and Ryan Day’s fourth-quarter strategy, while USC and Washington both eye playoff runs amidst roster shakeups and the spotlight on Demond Williams’ development. The Big 10 Squad breaks down the top moments from the past decade, celebrate the network’s 10-year anniversary, and debate the biggest 2026 storylines for each program. From Chip Kelly’s bold play-calling and Jack Sawyer’s breakout performances for the Buckeyes to Washington’s Pac-12 dominance and USC’s championship-or-bust mentality, this conversation tackles coaching philosophies, high-impact transfers, and the relentless drive for a Big Ten crown.

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The 'Protect College Sports Act' has advanced out of committee and could now go to the Senate Floor for a vote. Could the bill actually pass despite the Big 10 and SEC opposing it?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses non-conference matchups that would spruce up the 2026 season. Texas vs Texas Tech is just the obvious one.

Alabama is currently ranked outside of the top 50 in recruiting nationally for the 2027 class. Will the Crimson Tide and Kalen DeBoer turn it around?

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00:00 College sports bill details

04:14 College conference realignment concerns

16:15 James Franklin's big game scenarios

20:17 Simplifying business management with Odoo

23:49 Alabama's upcoming recruitment class

27:16 Retaining top college players

28:17 Team roster stability concerns

31:41 Importance of Recruiting in Sports

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Brendan Sorsby is not going to play QB for Texas Tech in 2026, and Will Hammond will once he recovers from his injury. He should not be seen as a backup getting an opportunity beyond his abilities.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Texas Tech' host Chris Level discuss the looming fallout. An investigation of Cincinnati is absolutely warranted.

Louisville is one of the most underrated programs in the country in the last three years across the country. The Cardinals are once again an ACC sleeper to challenge Miami--who they beat last year.

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00:00 Mid-April legal turmoil closure

06:25 High school football recruitment

07:24 Evaluating player recovery progress

17:03 Cincinnati investigation and implications

18:49 Cincinnati’s Allegations and Consequences

21:54 NCAA's relevance and enforcement challenges

25:38 Comparing Jeff Braum's impacts

30:04 Louisville's playoff potential

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The Brendan Sorsby saga at Texas Tech ends with the Red Raiders eventually caving to public pressure from the Big 12 and college football community. What will the relationship be like going forward?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses 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?

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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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