Is The Big Ten And The SEC's Greed About To Make College Football Worse?

02/18/25 • 40 min

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman dive into Ross Dellenger's Yahoo Sports report about the possible expansion of the College Football Playoff to 16 teams. They discuss the momentum behind the SEC and Big Ten's push for four automatic qualifiers each and what that means for the future of college football. The hosts also explore potential adjustments to conference championship weekends, the implications for regular season scheduling, and the overall impact on the sport. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of how these changes could shape the landscape of college football.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:40 Discussion on College Football Playoff Expansion
03:18 Automatic Qualifiers and Conference Power Dynamics
07:11 Impact of NIL and SEC's Performance
13:41 Conference Championship Weekend Changes
32:01 Potential Big Ten and SEC Matchups
38:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:29 Ohio State's New Offensive Line Coaching Staff
01:23 Impact on Tim Drevno's Situation
02:21 Coaching Staff Changes Post-National Championship
03:43 Role of New Analysts in Coaching
04:22 Recruiting and Coaching Backgrounds
05:18 Jim Knowles' Influence on New Hires
07:39 Challenges and Opportunities for the Offensive Line
11:43 Spring Ball and Coaching Announcements
15:56 Offseason Schedule and Recruiting
21:02 Fan Engagement and National Championship Confetti
22:26 Challenges in Recruiting: The Role of Support Staff
24:26 High School Basketball and Patrick Henry Patriots
25:33 Strength Training and Jeremiah Smith
27:23 Chris Henry Jr.'s Recruitment Journey
34:29 NIL and Ohio State's Financial Landscape
40:30 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans