The ACC reportedly has “consensus” regarding expansion of the College Football Playoff.

Would the league benefit from having 24 teams make the Playoff each year?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On Canes’ host Alex Donno discuss the commitment of 5-star DB Donte Wright Jr., who flipped from Georgia.

Where does the landscape for high-end DB recruits sit on the NIL front?

San Diego State enters its third season under HC Sean Lewis and its 1st year in the new-look Pac-12.

The Aztecs should expect to be a conference title contender.

00:00 Discussing college football playoffs
04:10 Changes in college football playoffs
06:58 Big Ten influence on expansion
14:26 Recruitment surprise with Donte Wright
20:17 Discussing college football recruiting
21:44 Importance of offensive tackles
27:18 Texas State’s standout quarterback combo
28:17 San Diego State football analysis

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In his competitive prime, Johnson Wagner knocked down enough flagsticks and drained enough big putts to win three times on the PGA Tour.

But he’s better known these days for striking shots that don’t count toward his score.

As a reporter and analyst, first for NBC/Golf Channel and now for CBS Sports, Wagner, 46, has gained a fervent fan base for a segment in which he recreates (or attempts to, anyway) pivotal moments from that day’s action. 

For golf junkies, it’s must-see TV. But how did it come about?

On a recent episode of GOLF’s Subpar podcast, Johnson told the origin story. 

It happened in the opening round of the 2024 Players Championship, where Rory McIlroy, having hooked his drive into the water on the par-4 7th hole, took what some regarded as a questionable drop. The incident sparked a discussion with McIlroy’s playing partners, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland, over where the ball had crossed the hazard line.

For Johnson, it also sparked a thought, which he shared with his producers.

“If we get the camera angle that shows the ball bounce and I throw it into the ground, I can prove that (Rory) took a good drop,” Johnson said, recounting the conversation with his bosses to Subpar co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz.

Given the green light, Johnson went out to the 7th hole later in the day to do exactly that. He was with his son, which was helpful. The two played a game of long toss so Johnson wouldn’t blow his arm out.

“I need to get to 180 ball speed,” he said.

The warm-up went well. But nothing could have prepared him for what transpired when he threw the ball for real, only to watch it land just above the red hazard line and dart left. The evidence seemed damning. Leaving the course after the film, Johnson called his producer to voice concern.

“I feel like I proved that Rory took a bad drop,” Johnson said.

His producer had good news.

“Have you checked social media?”

The segment was a hit. A viral star was born. And he soon had a chance to shine again. The following day, during the second round of the Players, McIlroy hit another poor drive on the 7th, a block into the trees, which he followed with nifty recovery: a low-hook bounce shot to get back in play.

For the second time in two rounds, Johnson went out to recreate the shot. Easier said than done. Johnson’s attempt caromed off a tree and bounced back at him.

“It wasn’t a shank,” Johnson said, though many delighted viewers believed it was.

Not that it mattered. Johnson and Golf Channel were clearly onto something. Who could forget, for instance, the moment in the gloaming at Pinehurst No. 2 in June 2024, when Johnson attempted to replicate Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open-clinching blast from a green-side bunker on the 18th hole?

If that one escapes you, not to worry. Johnson recounts the details on the podcast, too. You can watch the entire episode below.

Veteran Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler made a late start to the 2026 season after dealing with blood clots last year. However, the All-Star pitcher has not missed a beat as he put on a solid performance against the Boston Red Sox in his last start on Tuesday.

While Wheeler took the mound against the Red Sox, his wife, Dominique, rocked up at Fenway Park to cheer for the Phillies starter. She wore a cropped Phillies jacket with Wheeler’s name and number on the back.

She shared the pictures from her outing in her Instagram post, writing:

“Game day.”

Dominique and Wheeler reportedly met in 2016 and started dating before getting engaged in 2018. They tied the knot a year later in 2019 and share four children.

The three-time All-Star pitcher shared a heartfelt message for his wife in an Instagram post to celebrate Mother’s Day. He captioned the post:

“Thank you for being the best mom out there. You’re the rock and always present and comforting to our little ones. You always put the kids first and make sure they are having the best time ever. love you Gnikawheelz Memories are being made every day.”

Zack Wheeler puts in historic performance with wife Dominique at Fenway Park

Tuesday’s outing was Zack Wheeler’s fourth start of the season. The Phillies ace pitched 7.1 innings, allowing just one earned run with four strikeouts, helping Philadelphia to a 2-1 win.

The veteran ace set an MLB record as he needed just 16 pitches to complete the first three innings on Tuesday.

“Zack Wheeler needed just 16 pitches to complete the first 3 innings tonight. That’s the fewest pitches thrown by a starter through the first 3 innings of a game since at least 2000!”

With his wife watching from the stands, Wheeler threw only 87 pitches with 57 of them being strikes.