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McLaughlin: Can ASU, BYU Silence Big 12 Football Doubters?

The Big 12 was a one-bid Playoff league last year, with BYU getting left out despite a stellar 11-2 season.

Do they need to level up their non-conference scheduling?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘The Portal’ podcast host Brian Smith discuss Mississippi’s NIL decision to make it a tax-free ordeal.

virginia tech espnWill that shift recruiting for the Rebels and Bulldogs in the SEC? Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin makes for one of the most fascinating teams that isn’t likely to contend in 2026.

The Hokies face a rather daunting schedule in his first year.

00:00 Big 12 Path to Playoff
03:19 Perception, Wins, and Conference Respect
07:33 College Football Conferences and Scheduling
13:38 Lane Kiffin Law Debate
18:54 Recruiting, NIL, and Development Paths
21:48 Franklin, Grunkemeyer, and Penn State
23:14 ACC Schedule Insights & Analysis
29:33 Virginia Tech’s Tough ACC Schedule

 

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