BUZZ: Pac-12 SURGE Could be Propelled by 24-team Playoff, but ONLY if G6 Gets Real Ranking Respect

The 24-team Playoff continues to be discussed as a potential option for the sport as early as 2027. Would the G6 have realistic options to getting 2 or even 3 teams into the Playoff? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses schedule changes across the sport including Florida State and Georgia. Is Mike Norvell making the right move by getting the Bulldogs for one less game? Texas Tech is likely to have the best defense in the Big 12 again in 2026, along with BYU. Which other units are going to help their teams push for a conference title? 00:00 Expanded college football playoffs discussion 03:26 Avengers Endgame and playoff rankings 07:35 Importance of competitive scheduling 15:39 Neutral site games controversy 18:16 Mike Norvell's program strategy 23:45 Predicting strong defenses in Big 12 30:09 Discussing Texas Tech and BYU game JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB (Ad-Free Audio)  https://lockedoncollegefootball.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.