College Football Playoff Expansion

Discussion on the need for a 12-team college football playoff system following the 2024 season by Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers.

Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State Football Team

Mike Gundy is coaching the Oklahoma State football team for his 20th season. He expresses concerns about the distractions of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for players. The team is focused on the upcoming season and not negotiating deals until later in the year. Oklahoma State is ranked No. 17 in the AP Top 25 and aims to contend for the Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Washington Huskies Running Back Charged with Rape

Washington Huskies running back Tybo Rogers was charged with raping two women in Seattle in 2023. Rogers played in the College Football Playoff for the Huskies and was suspended from team activities. The University of Washington is cooperating with law enforcement.

College Football Playoff Format Change

The College Football Playoff will now have five conference champions and seven at-large selections. The change was prompted by realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12. The original plan was for six highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large selections, but it changed to five conference champions and seven at-large selections due to the Pac-12's demise.