NOT SO FAST: Texas Tech’s Big 12 Dominance CHALLENGED by BYU’s Bear Bachmeier AND Arizona State

Texas Tech, even without Brendan Sorsby playing QB, enters 2026 as the prohibitive favorite in the Big 12. Who are the 3 teams most likely to be able to challenge the Red Raiders? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin makes his 2026 record prediction for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Is Shane Beamer under as much pressure to win as some have said? Virginia surprised many in their run to the ACC Championship Game last year, on the cusp of the 12-team Playoff. Will Tony Elliott's team be as competitive this year? Photo Credit: Nathan Giese - Imagn Images 00:00 Shane Beamer's job security discussion 05:57 Kenny Dillingham's QB success 13:49 Coaching pressure after SEC loss 16:47 Ryan Silverfield coaching pressure 18:45 Gamecocks football season expectations 22:48 Virginia's September home game advantage 26:31 Virginia's quarterback prospects Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI  For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10 The Game  Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout.  Odoo  Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  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.