Cover 3 College Football Who Is The Next First-Time National Champion In CFB? PLUS Details On A 24-Team Playoff & More!
Feb 16, 2026
Conversation tackles the Big Ten's 24-team playoff proposal, including format, TV rights and seeding quirks. They debate Sacramento State's jump to FBS and the financial and TV implications. The crew predicts which programs and coaches might snag a first-time national title and highlights rising contenders and dark horses around college football.
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Sacramento State Joining The MAC Draws Criticism
- Hosts mocked Sacramento State joining the MAC as a desperate, ego-driven FCS-to-FBS move.
- They questioned travel, finances, fanbase and whether the MAC truly offers better money.
FCS Exodus Fear Is Driving Moves
- FCS programs fear being left behind by a rising super-league and are racing to join FBS conferences.
- That migration could hollow FCS value and compress media rights downward.
Packaging Determines Public Buy-In
- Public reaction rejects '24' as a shock number even if functionally similar to a 16-team field with play-ins.
- Packaging and messaging will determine public acceptance more than mechanics.