In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman dive into Ross Dellenger's Yahoo Sports report about the possible expansion of the College Football Playoff to 16 teams. They discuss the momentum behind the SEC and Big Ten's push for four automatic qualifiers each and what that means for the future of college football. The hosts also explore potential adjustments to conference championship weekends, the implications for regular season scheduling, and the overall impact on the sport. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of how these changes could shape the landscape of college football.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:40 Discussion on College Football Playoff Expansion
03:18 Automatic Qualifiers and Conference Power Dynamics
07:11 Impact of NIL and SEC's Performance
13:41 Conference Championship Weekend Changes
32:01 Potential Big Ten and SEC Matchups
38:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts