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McLaughlin: Utah Football a Big 12 Contender in 2026?

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5 August 2026

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Notre Dame and USC are going to renew their rivalry starting in 2030.

The move comes at the expense of a scheduled matchup between the Irish and Indiana.

This has to stop.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On Utes’ host JT Wistrcill discuss Utah’s 2026 season outlook.

Will Utah under HC Morgan Scalley be able to keep the Utes in Big 12 title/Playoff contention?

Northwestern never makes much noise in the Big Ten and was quietly a 7-win team last season.

Will the Wildcats, with new OC Chip Kelly at the helm calling plays for QB Aidan Chiles, surprise anyone in the best league in the country?

00:00 Notre Dame’s scheduling decisions
03:16 Complaints about scheduling in college football
07:05 Cignetti’s coaching philosophy and practice methods
13:16 Discussing Utah’s performance consistency
17:23 Analyzing Utes’ football schedule
22:24 Inviting Utah fan reactions
26:03 Northwestern’s coaching changes impact
28:06 Discussing Northwestern’s tough schedul