REALIGNMENT NEED? Notre Dame Does NOT Want to Expand to Big 10 or SEC Despite Benefits for Irish

Dec 26, 2025

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*NOTE: THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO USC BACKING OUT OF THEIR MATCHUP IN 2026 AND THE SUBSEQUENT SCHEDULING OF A HOME-AND-HOME WITH BYU IN 2026/2027*

Notre Dame threw a fit after being left out of the Playoff at 10-2 with losses to Miami and Texas A&M. Would being a part of the Big 10 or SEC help?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Playoff Quarterfinal matchup between Ole Miss and Georgia. How can the Rebels and HC Pete Golding flip the script?

Iowa State gave new HC Jimmy Rogers his third different coaching stop in 3 seasons. Will he keep the Cyclones in the Big 12 Championship picture in his first season?

03:19 Notre Dame Playoff Privilege Explained

08:41 Notre Dame, Playoff Debate Critique

11:09 SEC Football: Offense Over Defense

14:44 Georgia Bulldogs: Championship Form Returns

17:18 Ole Miss vs. Georgia Challenge

21:51 Jimmy Rogers: Underrated Coach Hire

25:14 Jimmy Rogers' Winning Journey

27:11 Conference Championship Path Analyzed

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