LET THEM IN: North Dakota State is BANNED from Mountain West Title Game, Playoff for 2 years. ENOUGH

North Dakota State is joining the Mountain West but will not be eligible--for now--to make the Conference Championship Game or Playoff. That rule should change.

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Seminoles' host Brian Smith discuss HC Mike Norvell taking over playcalling duties. Will losing OC Gus Malzahn make their offense better?

Illinois hired recently "retired" head coach Bobby Hauck from Montana to be their defensive coordinator. Can he help keep the Illini in the Playoff mix in 2026?

04:18 North Dakota State's FBS Challenge

12:40 Norvell Shifts Seminoles' Offense

17:29 Offense Strong, Defense Questionable

26:22 Illini Defensive Changes Under Discussion

29:33 Coaching Change Speculation Unfolds

30:45 Illinois Football's Coaching Strategy

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