ACC football drama unfolds as Thomas Castellanos' controversial comments spark heated debate. Is the former Boston College QB burning bridges or building hype for his Florida State future?

Host Jackson Holzer and panelists dissect Castellanos' bold claims, questioning his on-field performance and impact on team dynamics. The discussion shifts to the potential NCAA basketball tournament expansion, with experts weighing in on its implications for March Madness. A legal battle between Miami and Wisconsin over player transfers takes center stage, raising questions about tampering rules in college athletics.

Tune in for insider perspectives on Castellanos' ACC legacy, the future of March Madness, and the evolving landscape of college sports transfers. Will these controversies reshape the ACC's competitive balance?

ACC football drama unfolds as Thomas Castellanos' controversial comments spark heated debate. Is the former Boston College QB burning bridges or building hype for his Florida State future?

Host Jackson Holzer and panelists dissect Castellanos' bold claims, questioning his on-field performance and impact on team dynamics. The discussion shifts to the potential NCAA basketball tournament expansion, with experts weighing in on its implications for March Madness. A legal battle between Miami and Wisconsin over player transfers takes center stage, raising questions about tampering rules in college athletics.

Tune in for insider perspectives on Castellanos' ACC legacy, the future of March Madness, and the evolving landscape of college sports transfers. Will these controversies reshape the ACC's competitive balance?

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Texas State and the Pac-12's talks have been heating up. The move is close and could trigger a chain of realignment moves.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and recruiting analyst Brian Smith discuss Florida State's surge in their 2026 efforts. The Noles are back within range of a top 10 class.

Texas and Texas A&M both recently added 5-star recruits in Richard Wesley and Brandon Arrington. Both figure to be fixtures in their programs in the coming years.

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5-star QB Ryder Lyons picked BYU over Oregon and USC, a landmark recruiting win for the Cougars and Coach Sitake. It's literally an all-time big moment for the program.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Badgers' host Ryan Harings discuss Wisconsin's lawsuit against Miami. Could the ramifications go beyond 2 schools and 1 player, Xavier Lucas?

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers took a different approach to FSU quarterback Thomas Castellanos when discussing Alabama. His team has a real chance to beat the Crimson Tide. 

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The Pac-12 announced that the CBS will be one of its primary media partners running through 2031, including its conference championship games. It's great news.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the shocking quote from Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos regarding Alabama. He has made a big non-conference matchup even more enticing.

Spencer concludes today's show discussing the long-term Playoff outlook for the Big 12. Which programs are poised to appear in the Playoff in the coming years to take a swing at the SEC/Big 10?

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John Canzano believes that the Pac-12 is going to make news this week, with the July 1st deadline looming to add a school. Don't expect any Pac-12 surprises.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the impact of 4-star QB Bowe Bentley picking Oklahoma over LSU. The Sooners need to keep stacking these sorts of wins.

Duke QB Darian Mensah was given a huge NIL deal to become a Blue Devil after a good redshirt-freshman season at Tulane. He could be similar to Nico Iamaleava--off the field.

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2026 5-star QB Ryder Lyons has set a commitment date of June 24th, considering BYU in addition to Oregon and USC. The Cougars would be the highest impact.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the lack of clarity on the Playoff for 2026. Something good could actually come from all the chaos. 

Bret Bielema recently spoke publicly about why a 16-team Playoff shouldn't happen unless the SEC goes to 9 conference games--at the same time Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia was ragging on the Big 10. Who's right?

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SEC quarterback Diego Pavia ignites controversy with bold Big Ten comments. Is the SEC truly superior?

Chris Gordy and the SEC squad dissect Pavia's fiery statements, comparing SEC and Big Ten strength of schedules. The hosts debate Vanderbilt's future in the conference and Pavia's impact on the program. Chris Marler unveils his hotly contested SEC quarterback rankings, sparking intense discussion on criteria and player potential.

Tune in for expert analysis on Lenore Sellers, Arch Manning, and DJ Lagway as the hosts evaluate their standings in the competitive SEC landscape.

College Football Playoff negotiations hit a snag. Will the 2026 format be decided before kickoff?

Hosts dissect the ongoing CFP debates, exploring potential impacts on conference championships and automatic qualifiers. The conversation shifts to June's recruiting frenzy, with updates on Ohio State's methodical approach and UCLA's surprising Florida pipeline. Nebraska's 2025 win total predictions take center stage, as the panel analyzes the Cornhuskers' favorable schedule and potential for a breakout season under Matt Rhule.

Tune in for expert insights on Big Ten football's hottest topics and discover why Nebraska might be a dark horse contender in 2025.