UNSTOPPABLE? Texas Tech/Will Hammond Projected to DOMINATE Big 12 Again--Alabama Schedule Prediction

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.

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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

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