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Locked On College Football

Locked On Podcast Network, Spencer McLaughlin

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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 fro ...
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Thursday was a quiet news day for Nico Iamaleava as he still doesn't have a home--which is not good for him. Plus, a potential Vols target at QB might be out there. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to Lee Corso announcing his pending retirement from ESPN's College GameDay. Every sport needs people like Lee…
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A true 40-yard dash time. (There’s a method to his madness.) Mock drafts. (They are poison.) Anonymous sourcing, and why it matters. (We relive Chris Ballard’s sharp criticism of Bob’s Adonai Mitchell report.) PFF and the cottage industry that is… film review. This 2025 Quarterback Class. And what was the most jarring thing he heard from NFL scouts…
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Nico Iamaleava's unexpected transfer from the Tennessee Volunteers has sent shockwaves through college football. How will this move reshape the SEC landscape? Dive into the latest buzz around the Southeastern Conference as we explore the implications of Iamaleava's departure, the escalating influence of NIL deals, and the evolving dynamics of colle…
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Nico Iamaleava's transfer portal saga shakes the college football world. How will Tennessee Volunteers and other programs adapt to the evolving landscape of NIL deals and scholarship changes? Explore the latest buzz in college football as hosts Jake Hatch, Parker Ainsworth, and others dissect the implications of NIL deals on recruitment and player …
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Nico Iamaleava's transfer saga is shaking up college football. Could his move redefine player compensation and transfer dynamics? Dive into the latest buzz surrounding the UCLA Bruins and their Big Ten journey, as Spencer McLaughlin, Roman Tomashoff, Mark Culkin, and Zach Anderson y UCLA dissect the implications of Iamaleava's potential transfer to…
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Nico Iamaleava's entry into the transfer portal is shaking up college football. Could this move redefine the landscape for the Tennessee Volunteers and the ACC? Dive into the latest buzz around college football transfers, where the spotlight is on quarterbacks like Nico Iamaleava and Carson Beck. The discussion covers the NCAA's challenges in regul…
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Russillo runs through the most interesting first-round playoff matchups and shares some predictions along the way (1:10). Then, he’s joined by Frank Isola to dive deeper into the NBA playoffs, discussing how Houston will defend Steph, whether the refs will impact MIN-LAL, and hypothetical Knicks trades (23:15). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (1:09:1…
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The Nico Iamaleava saga continues as UCLA has reportedly made an NIL offer, but the move isn't a done deal. The Bruins are NOT a logical landing spot for the QB. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Buffs' host Kevin Borba discuss Colorado's portal moves in another busy cycle. Have they gotten better? …
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Nico Iamaleava's offers have reportedly been dwindling as he seeks $4 million per year in NIL. UCLA has been seen as a fallback option, but are the Bruins in play? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Sooners' host Jay Smith discuss OU's addition of RB Jadyn Ott from Cal. Does that raise the Sooners' P…
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Russillo is joined by Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah for their annual NFL Draft Fest (1:14)! They break down the top of the draft, which players are underrated, and their thoughts on the Nico Iamaleava situation. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (1:05:17)! Did I help or hurt a stranger with my random act of kindness? Check us out on YouTube for exclu…
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Way back in our early days of Go Long, we tried to learn everything we could about Jordan Love, the quarterback handpicked to take over for Aaron Rodgers. The plan was always genius, and now the Green Bay Packers are positioned to compete for a long time. Thus, one name you’ve read often — including here, here and here — is David Yost. The longtime…
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Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava would be a PERFECT fit at Notre Dame, which has a great run game and defense. Would Marcus Freeman add the former 5-star? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the report that North Carolina could soon be adding South Alabama QB Gio Lopez. What does that say about Bill Belichick's…
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Tennessee QUICKLY moved on from QB Nico Iamaleava after reported NIL contract disputes, and he plans to hit the portal. Who's making the bigger mistake? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Vols' host Eric Cain to discuss what comes next for Tennessee at QB. Are they still a Playoff caliber team in 202…
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Mike Tomlin is still waiting on a 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind. This isn’t how the Pittsburgh Steelers drew it up, and that’s part of the problem. There hasn’t been much drawing up of plans at the quarterback position. Now, T.J. Watt is unhappy? Oy vey. The Steelers’ best player took to Instagram on Wednesday to post a picture of h…
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A report that Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava is looking to re-negotiate his NIL deal came as a surprise to most. Would the former 5-star transfer from the Vols? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill discuss the biggest Spring storylines for Utah. Can Kyle Whittingham get the Utes ba…
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Can the Florida Gators basketball team lead the SEC to a decade of dominance? With their recent national championship win, the Gators have set the stage for a potential powerhouse era in college basketball. This episode explores the SEC's rising influence, featuring insights from key figures like Todd Golden, Bruce Pearl, and Nate Oats. The discuss…
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Can the Wisconsin Badgers defy the odds and secure a bowl game this season? With the Big Ten conference heating up, the spotlight is on Wisconsin's football team as they aim to surpass their 5.5 win total. Spencer McLaughlin, alongside guests Roman Tomashaw, Mark Culkin, and Ryan Herring, dissects the Badgers' prospects, analyzing their schedule an…
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Russillo starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Luka’s return to Dallas (1:40). Then, he‘s joined by QB coach Quincy Avery to rank this year’s QB class, as well as explain what makes Cam Ward so good and why he’s down on Shedeur Sanders (13:17). Next, Cincinnati basketball GM Corey Evans comes on to talk about his time in OKC, why he made the j…
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5-star #1 OT Jackson Cantwell has Mario Cristobal's Miami Hurricanes among his top choices. 5-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho could head to...Maryland? The latest. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On BYU' host Jake Hatch discuss the Cougars landing their highest rated recruit in the 2026 cycle in 4-star TE…
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Here we go again. It’s April and we’re excited about the Atlanta Falcons. This organization has teased us all for years. But Michael Penix Jr. justifies optimism into 2025. Everything that preceded this shocking draft pick hasn’t been ideal, but if Penix hits? Nothing else matters. (Although I suppose $100 mill is $100 mill.) Let’s make sense of it…
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Penn State has an incredibly strong core coming back from their national semifinal team in 2024. With Ohio State and others in transition, it feels like now or never. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses why 2025 is the best year Clemson has had to win a national title since before 2020. The transfer portal…
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Russillo starts the show by reacting to the news that the Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone (1:10). Then, he‘s joined by Scott Van Pelt to recap the NCAA tournament and explain what made Florida so good (12:01). They then dive into the Masters, discussing why Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite and why Augusta is such a special p…
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The Pac-12 and Mountain West continue their mediation efforts to resolve financial disputes. Should the 2 leagues merge and attempt to form a relegation model? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Sun Devils' host Richie Bradshaw discuss ASU's rise in the 2026 recruiting rankings. Can Kenny Dillingham …
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Despite considering Texas in the SEC and UCLA in the Big 10, Stanford EDGE transfer David Bailey has chosen Texas Tech from the portal. Big 12 title or bust? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses MORE recruiting momentum for Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans. How big will their 2026 class of 20 players get to? Cal…
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The J.J. McCarthy Era is here… it just took a gust of spring drama. The Minnesota Vikings did indeed flirt with the notion of signing Aaron Rodgers. But, it’s McCarthy’s time to lead this team into the future. To make sense of it all, we welcome Matthew Coller of Purple Insider back onto the Go Long Pod. Be sure to follow all of Coller’s work right…
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Good afternoon! Back in Western New York after a busy 72 hours in Florida. Shingles ‘n all, we got a lot accomplished down there. I cannot wait to share one feature in-particular. First up, a feature on Zac Taylor and the state of the Cincinnati Bengals live at Go Long. There’s a lot of noise around this organization at the moment, from stadium squ…
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BYU is looking to land a program-altering QB in 5-star Ryder Lyons, competing with USC and others. The Cougars got good news on that front as Spring practice begins. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Irish' host Tyler Wojciak to discuss Notre Dame's QB battle. How can Steve Angeli separate himself f…
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Can the Purdue Boilermakers defy the odds in the Big Ten football landscape? With a win total set at just 3.5, the Boilermakers face a challenging season under new coach Barry Odom. This episode dives into bold predictions and hot takes, exploring whether Purdue can surpass expectations. The discussion also covers Ohio State's quarterback situation…
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Russillo is joined by Bruce Feldman to dig more into his latest mock draft including Cam Ward going first overall, where Shedeur Sanders will land, and which front office seems to be the most dialed in (1:23). Then, it’s another edition of Tales From the Couch to break down OKC’s win over Detroit (44:33), before Jon Krawczynski comes on to share hi…
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The Pac-12 made no noise during the month of March despite a previous indication they might. Would Sacramento State be on their radar as they go to FBS? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Sun Devils' host Richie Bradshaw discuss ASU's recruiting surge. Can Arizona State be a perennial top 3-4 roster …
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Stanford's David Bailey is the top player in the transfer portal per 247Sports. The EDGE prospect is considering Texas and USC amongst others, the Longhorns would be insane. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Gators' host Brandon Olsen discuss Florida's WR room. Are they good enough to help QB DJ Lag…
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If Joey Bosa stays healthy — the greatest if regarding this team — the Buffalo Bills got a steal. Of course, that’s far from a guarantee. The team also signed a pair of player who’ll begin the season on the suspended list. Here’s the replay of my Substack Live chat with Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News. As a reminder, be sure to download the Substac…
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Russillo is joined by Jay Bilas to preview the Final Four and share his thoughts on each team, break down what makes Cooper Flagg so good, and discuss the future of college sports (1:11). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (1:00:25)! How hot do you have to be to run shirtless? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more a…
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Stanford's coaching vacancy created by Andrew Luck has been filled--temporarily--by former Colts' HC Frank Reich as an interim HC. Is he the Cardinal's long-term option? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses USC and North Carolina making recruiting pushes in the 2026 class. Does Lincoln Riley or Bill Belichi…
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Colorado has extended HC Deion Sanders, making him one of the 5 highest paid football coaches in America. Will this ensure he retires as a Buff as he says he wants to? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the NCAA denying a 2025 Spring Game between Colorado and Syracuse. The idea needs to continue to be pit…
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The Big 12 and ACC have both faced crises of survival in recent years because of the Big 10/SEC. Both have survived (for now) but which has a better 5-year outlook? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Syracuse' host Jackson Holzer discuss the QB battle for Fran Brown. Can the Orange be expected to rea…
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Russillo starts the pod by examining how Russell Wilson will fit with the Giants and the landscape of backup QBs in the NFL (0:40). Then, Tim MacMahon comes on to share more information about the Luka trade, including Nico Harrison’s relationship with Kobe and Rob Pelinka, what really scared the Mavs, and the role that Mark Cuban played (16:49). Pl…
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Indiana brought in Cal transfer QB Fernando Mendoza, and his performance will determine if Curt Cignetti is back in the Playoff next year. That's not the Hoosiers' only question. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Huskies' host Roman Tomashoff discuss Washington's biggest Spring questions going into …
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USC's recruiting prowess is shaking up the Big Ten landscape. Could the Trojans' 2026 class redefine college football dynamics? With top-tier recruits and a national #1 ranking, USC's potential impact is a hot topic. The episode dives into the pressure cooker of Big Ten coaching, spotlighting figures like Kurt Signetti at Indiana and Ryan Day at Oh…
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The best division in football — through the regular season, anyways — was the NFC North. Despite an avalanche of injuries, Dan Campbell’s crew hung on for the crown. We tracked all four teams all season long on the “Ty & Bob Pod.” But into the playoffs… yikes. It was ugly for all parties. Now, those Lions face a brutal schedule in 2025. There’s als…
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There aren’t many human beings in Canton quite like LeRoy Butler, one of the best safeties to ever play the game. Any day, any time, he’ll drop what he’s doing to answer the phone and immediately ask about your kids. It’s genuine, too. From the moment the Green Bay Packers selected this DB out of Florida State in 1990, he’s become the organization’…
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