BYU and Texas Tech square off in a colossal Big 12 showdown in Lubbock this week. Why are the Cougars underdogs of almost 10 points as an unbeaten?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Utah's Playoff chances after a blowout win over Top 25 Cincinnati. Are there chances better or worse than USC?

Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith has not won a Big 10 game this year and could easily wind up 0-9 in league play. Is he on the way out? Plus, San Diego State is a legitimate G5 Playoff threat.

1:01 BYU vs Texas Tech betting line dilemma

3:02 Texas Tech's dominant season with Baron Morton

6:06 BYU's magic and finding ways to win

9:10 Utah and USC playoff paths discussion

16:16 USC's clearer path to playoff than Utah

19:50 Michigan State's downward spiral under Jonathan Smith

26:28 San Diego State emerging as Group of Five contender

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