Notre Dame was (correctly) left out of the 12-team Playoff last year and now says they're on a "revenge tour" to leave no doubt this season. The Miami game looms large.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Seminoles' host Brian Smith discuss the FSU Quarterback battle. Will Ashton Daniels be seen as the most logical option for HC Mike Norvell?

Auburn enters year 1 under Alex Golesh with an early test against Baylor out of the Big 12. Does the rest of the schedule and SEC slate allow for immediate success?

00:00 Notre Dame's season and playoff hopes

04:03 Notre Dame playoff scenarios

06:47 Great villains in storytelling

15:11 Florida State's playoff snub

17:07 FSU football struggles and challenges

25:19 Discussing Auburn's key matchups

32:52 Auburn's upcoming challenges

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The NCAA is reportedly considering a "5 for 5" rule that gives athletes 5 years of eligibility to compete. The exceptions are extremely limited, but BYU would not be forgotten.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Ohio State's star WR Jeremiah Smith saying he could have gotten $10 million to transfer out of Columbus. Who would offer that?

Clemson heads into 2026 looking to put Dabo Swinney's tampering/transfer debacle with LB Luke Ferrelli behind them. Can they bounce back after a massive letdown in 2025?

00:00 NCAA eligibility rules and BYU missions

04:47 Debating NCAA athlete eligibility rules

07:46 Challenges in college football today

13:59 Jeremiah Smith’s college football impact

16:46 College football player salary speculation

24:54 Clemson's schedule and key matchups

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