CFP Format: Why there’s NO NEED for the 12-team College Football Playoff to expand | NCAA Appeals Trinidad Chambliss' injunction | Florida State & Clemson's status in ACC

Happy Friday! As discussions surrounding the overall structure and future of college football continue, Ari released a column on Thursday explaining why the 12-team format is one thing that doesn’t need to change. It’s a Dear Andy & Ari show, and we have some excellent questions from our listeners.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:43) Presenting Sponsor

(2:27) Intro: Ari’s Mailbag Question

(6:03) Why the sense of urgency with expansion?

(20:23) Most impactful QB of 2025?

(29:40) NCAA appeals Trinidad Chambliss’ Injunction

(39:49) Clemson & FSU still want out of the ACC?

(45:52) Big 12 Tournament Court

(52:28) Big 12 Menu Items

(58:20) Weaver D’s in Athens, Georgia

(1:02:50) Jersey Patch Ideas

(1:11:21) Conclusion: See you Monday!

 

Continuing our mailbag segment, Andy & Ari receive a question from Nathan over in Greece. Who were the most impactful quarterbacks of the 2025 season?

 

Discussing the most impactful quarterbacks of this past season lead Andy & Ari to an update on QB Trinidad Chambliss and his battle on attaining one more year of eligibility in Oxford with Ole Miss. On Thursday, the NCAA appealed Chambliss’ injunction.

 

Next up, the guys head over to the Big 12 Tournament, where’s there is an LED glass court and a phenomenal menu. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the Big 12’s court and wild menu items.

 

To close, Andy & Ari discuss a classic restaurant closing in Athens, Georgia, and then introduce new college football jersey patch ideas.

 

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