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McLaughlin: Will NDSU Contend for Title in Mountain West?

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11 August 2026

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The ‘Protect College Sports Act’ has stalled in the U.S. Congress and faces an uncertain fate.

Meanwhile, Josh Pate hinted at a Playoff model that has barely been discussed.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin makes his 2026 record prediction for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Could they be one of the Playoff teams that fails to be in the 12-team field this year?

North Dakota State has joined the Mountain West as a football member after a dynastic run at the FCS level.

Will the Bison be a legit contender in the league alongside UNLV and New Mexico?

00:00 Discussing 24-team college football playoff
03:59 College football playoff structure debate
08:57 Challenges after playoff bye week
12:28 Evaluating Football Team’s Readiness
14:05 Texas A&M vs Arizona State matchup
19:10 Picking Texas vs Oklahoma games
22:15 North Dakota State Bison dominance
24:49 NDSU’s future in Mountain West
27:19 NDSU’s successful football season