The 24-team CFP is coming + Which 2-loss teams can make the CFP? + G6 CFP Contenders
Summary
Hosts Andy Staples, Stephen Godfrey, and Ross Dellinger analyze the newly approved 24-team College Football Playoff, debating whether the expansion will diminish regular-season stakes or enhance narrative engagement. They also assess the current 12-team playoff landscape, evaluating which teams like Michigan, Texas, and LSU have realistic chances of making the bracket. Finally, the trio discusses the Group of Six race, highlighting contenders such as James Madison and Boise State as the season progresses.
Topics discussed
Intro: 24-team playoff news and elimination games
ESPN deal details and revenue implications
Debate: Does the 24-team playoff hurt regular season stakes?
BCS nostalgia and historical comparison
How the 24-team bracket structure will work
Narrative potential and high-stakes late season games
Scheduling challenges and committee evaluation
Rant: Media rights, TV money, and lost rivalries
NIL spending and the future of mid-major programs
Sponsor break: Homefield and Can't Miss Kickoff Tour
Playoff watch: Texas vs. Michigan
Playoff watch: LSU vs. Auburn
Playoff watch: USC vs. Wisconsin
LSU-Auburn history and current stakes
Group of Six: Who gets the at-large bid?
Analyzing G6 contenders: Boise State, Oregon State, JMU
Scheduling issues and the lack of G6 vs. Power wins
Proposals: Bracket busters and future scheduling reforms
Outro and Las Vegas promotion
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