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McLaughlin: Jason Eck’s New Mexico a Playoff Contender?

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30 June 2026

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There have been discussions about a potential salary cap in college football to limit how much money could go into assembling a roster.

What would a good number be?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss a sobering reality for national title contenders this year.

Which ones are capable of falling well short of their goals?

The G6 Playoff berth for the 2026 season will have a host of contenders, led (some believe) by Boise State.

There’s a Mountain West team outside of UNLV that should be monitored.

00:00 Challenges of Implementing Salary Caps
05:48 College football financial disparities
08:39 Future of College Sports Reforms
12:46 National championship contenders discussion
15:18 Ohio State football predictions
17:40 Predicting College Football Team Outcomes
22:00 Jason Eck’s coaching impact
23:39 New Mexico as playoff contender
28:18 Jason Eck’s coaching impact
30:50 Potential for New Mexico Lobos