Notre Dame has changed its tune and has come out in support of the 24-team Playoff. Could they change their minds about joining a conference?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Texas HC Steven Sarkisian taking a shot at Ole Miss' academic standards. Could this be good for college football?

Mike Norvell enters 2026 at Florida State looking to avoid a third straight losing season. What threshold must he reach to avoid getting fired?

00:00 Notre Dame supports 2014 playoff

03:48 College football expansion concerns

06:59 Challenges of live sports attendance

11:23 The emotional highs of sports

18:48 Discussing college football fan dynamics

22:41 Mike Norvell's coaching struggles

26:51 Deciding Mike Norvell's Future

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