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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 30 MIN

MILLIONS: LSU’s $40 Million Roster Raises Questions—Will NCAA Impose a College Football Salary Cap?

from Locked On College Football · host Locked On Podcast Network

A report from On3 stated that $40 million rosters are here already in college football in the age of NIL and the transfer portal. There should absolutely be a salary cap. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Cincinnati's lawsuit against Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby. It's the latest in a long line of legal challenges in the sport lately.  USC has announced their replacement of Notre Dame on the schedule, playing San Jose State in 2026. The move isn't good for the sport but is the right move for the Trojans. 00:00 Money Alone Can't Guarantee Wins 04:55 College Football Salary Cap Debate 07:21 NIL Era: Money Always Increases 13:19 College Football Lawsuit Drama 16:54 NCAA Transfer Regulation Challenges 18:37 Transfer Portal Challenges and Concerns 24:39 USC's Big Ten Transition Challenges 27:29 USC Season Hinges on Road Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. 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 Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started.  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.

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