Texas Tech is the overwhelming favorite to win the Big 12 this year with the best roster on paper in the league.
What’s their most likely record with a workable schedule?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin makes his 2026 record prediction for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Will a reset at QB lead to a noticeable drop-off?
In the new age of the transfer portal, those coaches who don’t use it well or don’t have the right players pop can be at a disadvantage.
Spencer and Brian Smith discuss many portal players that must thrive for their teams to succeed.
00:00 Big 12 football season expectations
05:03 Analyzing Texas Tech’s Home Game Advantage
08:55 College playoff criteria discussion
12:20 Predicting Alabama’s season record
16:49 Strategic scheduling for Alabama football
18:12 College football playoff predictions
22:52 Importance of Koi Perich’s Performance
25:51 Texas Tech football discussion
29:53 Reed Harris boosting ASU football
32:35 South Carolina’s QB protection concerns
