Locked On Badgers

Big Ten powers shake up college football’s landscape as Indiana clinches a third straight national championship, leaving SEC fans and legends like Nick Saban searching for answers. Can the Big Ten’s dominance continue, and what does the rise of NIL spending mean for upcoming playoff scenarios? Hosts Spencer McLaughlin, Mark Culkin, and Roman Tomashoff tackle the drama—debating Ohio State’s loaded 2026 schedule, USC’s playoff hopes under Lincoln Riley, and Washington’s underrated roster. Roster analysis, playoff expansion, and conference pride fuel heated predictions for the next national champion. Will teams like Oregon and Michigan keep pace? Should a 9-3 powerhouse make the expanded playoff cut? The squad calls out shifting money dynamics, relocation headaches, and college sports’ evolving sense of fairness. Get expert takes on the Big Ten’s surging reputation, playoff expansion controversies, and the stories shaking up the sport as powerhouse programs aim for a fourth consecutive title. Hosted by Simplecas