As the College Football Playoff selection committee has met this week, the big question coming out of the meetings is: Will the CFP expand to 16 or 24 teams? As much of the chatter revolves around expanding the format, is this really a good idea? Do college football fans really want an expanded format from 12 teams? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the risks and benefits of expanding the field. What’s ahead for the CFP?

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:13) Presenting Sponsor

(2:55) Intro: CFP Expansion

(4:42) What did we learn from CFP meetings?

(12:23) Tying in Wilson’s story on LSU

(14:00) Regular Season Diminished?

(23:15) Will fans ALWAYS watch CFB?

(32:30) Previewing Rhett Lashlee’s interview

(35:17) SMU HC Rhett Lashlee joins

(47:08) Blueprint Changes for SMU

(54:56) Kevin Jennings returning to SMU

(56:42) Closing out with Rhett Lashlee

(59:52) Kalen DeBoer’s extension

(1:12:04) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

After the College Football Playoff discussion, Andy & Ari shift gears to SMU as head coach Rhett Lashlee joins the show. Making the first edition of the 12-team CFP after the 2024 season, how do the Mustangs return to the College Football Playoff? Watch here as Rhett Lashlee gives his thoughts on where SMU stands and if the CFP format should expand or not?

Wrapping up SMU, Andy & Ari cover some news from Wednesday: Alabama announced head coach Kalen DeBoer would receive a contract extension.

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