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McLaughlin: SEC Football Outshining Big Ten in 2026?

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16 September 2026

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Utah dominated Arkansas and BYU looked good against Arizona, while Texas Tech didn’t play to its potential for a second straight week.

Is the Big 12 the most open conference title race in the country?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I react to the Tennessee Vols’ road win at Georgia Tech.

Is Faizon Brandon showing enough to make them into an SEC contender?

Plus, a growing hot seat in the Big Ten.

Mississippi State got a great win with QB Kamario Taylor showing out against Minnesota on the road.

They contributed to the narrative that the SEC is deeper than the Big Ten this year.

00:00 Early weeks Big 12 analysis
03:11 Texas Tech football confidence Management
06:50 Arizona State’s potential future success
12:38 Discussion on Tennessee Football Ranking
14:17 Vols win with freshman QB
18:12 Georgia Tech’s football challenges
24:44 SEC vs Big Ten Football Comparison
29:40 Big Ten vs SEC depth debate
31:12 Big Ten struggles in non-conference