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McLaughlin: Reacting to the Muddy NCAA Eligibility Waters

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25 August 2026

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The NCAA eligibility rules once again were put into muddy waters with various legal rulings across the country.

Could Texas Tech be looking for a new quarterback as LSU might soon get a new tight end?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I make my 2026 record prediction for the Michigan Wolverines.

Will Kyle Whittingham be a Big 10 contender in Year 1?

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables was given a contract extension with the Sooners recently.

What does he need to do in 2026 to make that extension look like a worthy endeavour?

00:00 College athletes and draft declarations
05:56 Setting standards in sports
08:03 Concerns over Texas Tech’s strategy
12:51 Predicting Michigan football success
14:47 Bryce Underwood’s quarterback development
23:06 Agent influence in college athletics
25:10 Oklahoma’s playoff expectations
27:08 Challenges of retaining offensive coaches
31:14 Kyle Whittingham’s major game losses