DISRESPECT: Why BYU Will CONTINUE Fighting Uphill Battle for Playoff Respect. Utah Private Equity?

Dec 10, 2025

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BYU was left out of the College Football Playoff (incorrectly) and will play Georgia Tech in the Pop Tarts Bowl. Their approach is refreshing contrasted to Notre Dame.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Utah's decision to invite Private Equity into its athletic department. Will the move be as disastrous in the long-run as it might seem?

The coaching carousel has settled down but notable coordinator moves have happened as well. Nebraska made a great hire at DC while Colorado revamped its offense with rising star Brennan Marion.

05:56 Non-Conference Scheduling Debate

06:35 Custom Drama-Filled Football Scheduling

12:22 Utah Athletics Becomes For-Profit

17:46 Utah's Authority Amid External Influence

21:20 Wide-Open Big 12 Dynamics

23:43 Deion Sanders' Smart Coaching Hire

31:57 Nebraska's Defense and Recruiting Woes

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