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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comThis is a subscriber episode of Split Zone Duo, but everyone can listen to a free preview. Become a subscriber today by clicking on this link. In the second leg of our big offseason-opening mailbag, Richard and Alex take a big list of subscriber questions. (But first, yet another MAC head coach leaves his job and restarts the coach carousel in the process.) Among the questions answered in this episode: 7:54: Which new Sun Belt head coach is the best bet to succeed this year?* 11:05: How excited should we be about Buster Faulkner as Florida's new offensive coordinator?* 16:41: Who's having the hardest time coping with Curt Cignetti's success at Indiana? (Alex says it's Purdue fans; Richard disagrees.) * 21:50: How durable is the House settlement-generated age of parity? * 23:17: What will it take for college football players to finally be declared university employees?* 28:17: Will college football adopt transfer fees like European soccer?* 30:09: Are schools stuck in mutually assured destruction when it comes to recruiting rule enforcement?* 32:04: What happened with the major running back transfers that fizzled out this year?* 33:14: Can mid-tier power conference programs like Pitt still have breakthrough seasons in this era?* 36:05: Why can't Nebraska take the next step in NIL and rev share spending?* 39:08: How can resource-deprived programs like West Virginia compete at the highest level right now?* 43:22: Will the single transfer portal window eventually move from winter to post-spring ball?* 46:50: Will more five-star recruits pick smaller schools over Blue Bloods, and are we entering the era of the strategic redshirt?* 50:31: Does the expanded playoff put even more emphasis on having veteran starters on your roster?* 52:15: Is the Pac-12 media deal ever actually going to happen, and what's going on with the Mountain West lawsuit?* 53:19: Does the new Pac-12 have the horses to keep up with the American, and will the playoff committee treat it as a premier G6 league?* 54:00: Can the Pac-12 and Mountain West coexist, or is one conference going to have to absorb the other?* 59:19: What happens to conference championships if they get rid of conference championship games?* 1:04:07: Is the Big Ten pushing for a 24-team playoff because Fox wants to renegotiate media rights?* 1:07:57: Would you rather have the Lou Groza Award winner or the Ray Guy Award winner on your team?* 1:09:11: What will it take for spring football to succeed, and do people even want it?Then, in the FUN ROUND: * 1:10:46: Why are the swear words bleeped in the SZD podcast intro?* 1:12:24: Who's been the main character of SZD throughout its existence?* 1:14:15: For Richard: What's more likely, Dabo embracing the transfer portal or Spurs winning the Champions League?* 1:15:51: Alex, have you ever done a trail run, and do you have any advice for someone training for a trail half and a 50K?* 1:17:45: Alex, what's on your race calendar these days? Produced by Anthony Vito.

A TON of Olympic hockey talk on today's show, including a visit from Steve Whyno! Plus: -Rapheal Davis talks Maryland and Big Ten hoops, and we wonder why the big locals are having bad years -Ben Standig talks Commanders offseason -The Seahawks are up for sale - is that prime time for Jeff Bezos? -Can the guys name every MLB's team's top projected player by WAR? -Does Jayden Daniels' ode to Philly fans mean anything? And is Philly now DC's biggest sports rival? -Bleep U Thursday!

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Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! 500 for Thad!! USA and Canada survive in the Quarterfinals in the Men's Hockey Tournament at the Winter Olympics. We dive in on Ted Carter's comments on Ohio State joining a Super-Conference and their brand power. Could OSU, Penn State and Michigan leave the Big Ten...Tiger at The Masters or maybe at Scioto for the Senior Open. ESPN's Paul Finebaum, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline, What's Up, Emails, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things

-Last week we faced criticism for having Wisconsin ahead of Michigan State…and then the Badgers went on to blow them out(but then got smoked on Tuesday by Ohio State)-How much movement is expected in the rankings today? Is Nebraska in the Top 5 still after their struggles?Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last night, we had 3 B1G games: Rutgers/Penn State (5pm); Maryland/Northwestern (7pm); and Illinois/USC (9pm)…did theIllini get a big West Coast road win?-No games tonight, but TOMORROW night: Indiana at Purdue (7pm, FOX)Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Everyone keeps arguing who is better right now---the Big Ten or the Big 12—and both sides have good arguments. But whenyou sit back and look at it…how much of the season matters if the teams/conferences have poor showings in the NCAATournament? How do you assess Virginia and Purdue's years of the past when they lost as No. 1 seeds in the Tourney?-Also, Texas Tech might be without their star player and reigning Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin for quite some time due toa leg injury…Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Brown, Publisher of Extra Points, joins the show to break down the growing financial and structural risks tied to college football realignment as FCS programs like North Dakota State and Sacramento State explore potential moves to the FBS level. Brown discusses the long-term impact of NIL, the House settlement, scholarship changes, and whether a collective bargaining agreement is realistic for college athletes. Plus, insight into the rising costs of reclassification, the possibility of future Super Leagues, and why the future of conference alignment—including the Big Ten and SEC—remains far from certain as the business of college athletics continues to evolve. #collegefootball #dfb #ncaa #fcs #fbs #nil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State football recruiting surges ahead as Matt Campbell's new strategy starts to pay off—could the Nittany Lions dominate the Big Ten pipeline? Zach Seyko and recruiting expert Brian Smith break down how strategic hires like Kashif Moore are reshaping the program's focus from Florida to key territories in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Midwest. Elite prospects such as Matthew Gregory, Will Slagle, and Cooper Terwilliger headline a promising target list, while 4-star quarterback Peter Bourque emerges as a potential game-changer. Recruiting tactics, geographic shifts, and position evaluations take center stage, as Brian Smith analyzes the versatility of top recruits and Seyko questions whether Penn State's new focus will finally solve the team's wide receiver woes. Will Campbell's Midwest influence and New Jersey connections take PSU recruiting to the next level? Get key player insights, hot takes on the evolving strategy, and which names every Nittany Lions fan should watch as the 2027 class takes shape. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Help us by supporting our sponsors!  5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we're driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There's more to a Mazda. Because there's more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn't file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.  Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan and Trevor break down a huge week for the Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball and the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball and what it means for the race in the Big 12 Conference and Big Ten Conference.How much did these wins help their NCAA Tournament résumé?Are we looking at protected seeds in March?The guys dive into bracket projections, Quad 1 opportunities, conference title implications, and what still needs to improve before Selection Sunday.Trevor also hits the latest NFL headlines — playoff positioning, offseason buzz, and key storylines around the league — before breaking down his betting win at the Daytona 500 and how he cashed in.

The Scarlet Knights led wire to wire in Happy Valley to win its first B1G road win and earn its second straight victory. After jumping out to a 18-4 lead with disruptive defense, RU shot 56.6% from the floor in the game. In a season that's been disappointing, Steve Pikiell's team produced its best performance in league play so far. Opportunity continues at Minnesota on Saturday.#rutgersbasketball

Report Card SZN is upon us. Mitch and Trey grade the good, bad, and ugly from their SEC and Big Ten predictions. We talk about Texas, Penn State, LSU, and more, as well as react to the moves into the FBS by Sacramento State and North Dakota State. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 15% off your first purchase from Homefield Apparel when you use code "THREETECHPOD" at checkout!https://tr.ee/ZFhu7XSuLgJoin the Jimmy's and Joe's for CFB content for all 136 teams!FOLLOW: @ThreeTechPod on Instagram and Twitter!HOMEFIELD DISCOUNT: THREETECHPOD for 15% off!

Ron Slay joins the show! Is the Big Ten Trying to bait the SEC into a 24-team Playoff? The Alabama Crimson Tide has a big home game tonight against the Arkansas Razorbacks at 6:00 on ESPN. A win tonight would move Alabama Basketball into a tie for second in the SEC with Arkansas and also Tennessee and Vanderbilt, assuming they win. Could Alabama and Arkansas Basketball give us the highest scoring game in the SEC this season? The Auburn Tigers are at Mississippi State at 8:00 on ESPN2. Auburn Basketball is trying to bust out of a 4-game losing streak and looks to do so with Keyshawn Hall back on the floor. The Auburn starter is not on the latest availability report from the SEC indicating he will play tonight. Is this a must win for Auburn Basketball tonight? PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for the first Big Ten off-season show of 2026 and we are relying on our users to come up topics of discussion. First up we will take a look at the Big Ten football coaches and try to predict which one will be the first to get fired during the 2026 college football season. On a similar note one user wanted us to predict which coach would come out on top of a Survivor-type game if all 18 were contestants. The guys also take a look at what some of the top out of conference matchups they are looking forward to, which teams could be the biggest surprise in 2026 and if there was another expansion, which school could the Big Ten add that would make the least sense. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. For the video simulcasts of our POC please subscribe to your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Please follow, give the POC a five-star rating and post a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can bet all of the Big Ten games over at MyBookie! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wolverines took another critical step in their push for a Big Ten title with a road win at Purdue on Tuesday night. Brian and Terry react to the Wolverines' 91-80 victory inside Mackey Arena. Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the 10-minute mark to catch up with Dusty May, Elliot Cadeau, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Roddy Gayle Jr., before Rob shares the full highlight recap to conclude the episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 2/18/26 More and more coaches around College Hoops are getting intense as the stakes are getting higher, especially in the Big Ten. Then, Red Sox Manager Alex Cora joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special bonus episode of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime Podcast, Juck takes a look at the schedules for the top-10 contenders in the 2026 Big Ten football season. Is Ohio State's the most difficult?

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to a huge week of college basketball on Murph & Andy as the Iowa Hawkeyes storm the court after a signature win over Nebraska. The guys discuss the reaction from Fred Hoiberg, what set off the Nebraska head coach, and how court-storming continues to be a hot topic across college basketball. Plus, a string of Hilton Magic for the Iowa State Cyclones after big wins over Houston and Kansas at Hilton Coliseum. Also: • Big 12 and Big Ten implications • NCAA Tournament outlook • Reaction from around college basketball • Mr. Movie's weekly movie segment • MORE! Murph & Andy, Sports and More, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does President Obama really believe in aliens? Also, will the Hannah Montana reunion be any good? We talk about the Big Ten's 24 team playoff proposal, asteroids that could destroy cities, and lots more!

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Connor Happer and Mike Schaefer determine if there are reasons to be concern with Husker hoops after dropping four of their last six games, which happened against Big Ten contenders.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the recent 86-69 victory over Wisconsin on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this episode, we provide our takeaways from this game and look ahead to the Michigan State matchup.

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

-We've already mentioned Nebraska/Iowa and Michigan/Purdue, but now we need to look at last night cumulatively with theother 3 games (Wisconsin/Ohio State; UCLA/Michigan State; and Minnesota/Oregon)…what's changed heading into the rest ofthe week?-Don't forget 3 games tonight: Rutgers/Penn State (5pm, BTN); Maryland/Northwestern (7pm, BTN); and the bigone…Illinois/USC (9pm, BTN)…big chance for a tough road win for the IlliniOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Yaxel Lendeborg and the Michigan Wolverines backed up their talk and dominated Purdue on Tuesday night. Michigan State dismantled UCLA which lead to Mick Cronin flipping out during and after the game. Rico also gets into the best of the rest Big Ten baseball action on this episode of Restore the Floor. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join Kathy Amos and Jeff Marlow on the next episode of Doing The Work as they recap the Hoosiers' West Coast trip to USC and UCLASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henry talks with St. Paul Pioneer Press Sports Writer Andy Greder about this Gopher Men's Basketball season, why the Women's team has been a positive for Niko Medved, is the Big Ten angling for College Football Playoff expansion, the uncertainty surrounding the Minnesota United and more.

HR3 - Falcons need someone who can make big plays in passing and return game In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to NFL writer for ESPN Matt Bowen's top 50 NFL free agents list where he also puts what team he thinks best fits each free agent, talk about which free agents on this list he would like to see the Atlanta Falcons sign, explain why they think the Falcons signing wide receiver and kick returner Rashid Shaheed would solve two major issues the Falcons currently have, continue to react to Bowen having Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts ranked as his 23rd best free agent and the best team fit for Pitts still being the Atlanta Falcons, talk about the other tight ends on Bowen's list they would like to see the Falcons sign to replace Kyle Pitts, react to the Big Ten circulating an internal document that lays out what a 24-team College Football Playoff would look like, including the elimination of conference championship games, a 23+1 selection model and an additional weekend of on-campus CFP home games. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think the continuous College Football Playoff format changes are all about the money, and not the product. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by talking about old cell phones and then answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Big Ten circulating an internal document that lays out what a 24-team College Football Playoff would look like, including the elimination of conference championship games, a 23+1 selection model and an additional weekend of on-campus CFP home games. Mike, Beau, and Ali explain why they think the continuous College Football Playoff format changes are all about the money, and not the product.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Jazz rank highly among front office rankings More on the 24 team college football playoff Would You Rather?

We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball's win over UCLA on Tuesday night and what can be taken from it, including Mick Cronin's asinine postgame behavior. Then a conversation with Ant Wright on this Michigan team, MSU's path to a Final Four and the Big Ten (24:00).

1 Hour and 38 Minutes With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. Segment 1 A discussion of the evolution of language and phonetics. It's tough to broadcast a sport you've never broadcasted before. Actual hockey talk starts at about the 20 minute mark. It was a fine weekend getting five of six points. Your best penalty killer is your goalie. Ivankovic still seems a little rusty (except in OT), maybe there's a lingering injury. Friday night was one of the most insane three-on-three OT hockey games we've seen. This is what people wanted three-on-three hockey to be.    Segment 2 5:00pm puck drop is a weird start time. Michigan wasn't very sound on defense all weekend. The plays they run on power plays are really fun to watch, there are always new wrinkles. Why does there have to be pushing and shoving at the end of every series? Nothing happens anyways, they're just yapping chihuahuas. Is Penn State the fifth best team in the country? Catching up with teams from around the country. Team seeding and location predictions for the tournament - more teams should play closer to their home. Michigan is still more likely to be the #1 overall over Michigan State. Penn State basically needs to win the Big Ten tournament to be a 1 seed. Previewing the Wisconsin series.    MUSIC NHL on ESPN Theme "Kitty" -- The Presidents of the United States of America Ice Hockey (NES) theme

Bracketologist Brad Evans joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois basketball's NCAA Tournament potential and seeding possibilities. Evans breaks down what he's seen out of this Illinois team and whether it's Brad Underwood's best team. He also breaks down the Big Ten's top seeds and bubble teams and some potential Cinderellas for this year's March Madness. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big Ten has circulated an internal document that supports a 24-team college football playoff format. When is enough enough when it comes to the number of teams in the CFP? What would expansion mean for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Big Ten? Manny and Ross discuss. The Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team is a near lock for the NCAA tournament while the men continue to limp to the finish line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Connor and Mike break down the opening weekend of college baseball, specifically the local teams. They also determine which Big Ten baseball teams can make a run for the conference crown.

-Nebraska heads to Iowa tonight to play Iowa at 8pm…a place that Fred Hoiberg has had some success with some previous teams…canthe Huskers hand the Hawkeyes a 3 rd straight loss in B1G play? We have audio from Fred AND Ben McCollum…-Also, we have a disconnect from the AP Poll and ESPN's Joe Lunardi---Nebraska remains in the Top 10 at No. 9 after the week theyhad, but Lunardi dropped the Huskers to a 4-seed in his updated Bracketology yesterday…you can imagine how THAT went with Huskerfans…and there was one Top 10 matchup yesterday with Houston at Iowa State….Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We care most about Iowa/Nebraska at 8pm (BTN), but there are 4 other games on tap…and a pretty good slate at that-Michigan/Purdue (5:30pm, Peacock); UCLA/Michigan State (7:30pm, Peacock); Wisconsin/Ohio State (7:30pm, FS1); andMinnesota/Oregon (9:30pm, FS1)….can Purdue knock off the Wolverines and make things interesting at the top of standings?Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of CrimsonCast Perspectives, GC tests out some new lighting in the studio while talking about why the Big Ten's recently leaked 24 team playoff proposal makes a lot more sense than people are giving it credit. Too much emphasis is being placed on a regular season that no longer tells us very much about who the best teams in the country are --- and we're not changing that anytime soon. It's time to stop fighting playoff expansion and embrace it instead.Leave your comments below with thoughts and opinions about a 24 team playoff in college football

The Big Ten has circulated an internal document that supports a 24-team college football playoff format. When is enough enough when it comes to the number of teams in the CFP? What would expansion mean for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Big Ten? Manny and Ross discuss. The Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team is a near lock for the NCAA tournament while the men continue to limp to the finish line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 226 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by an Assistant Hitting Coach for the New York Yankees, Casey Dykes!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of the Hitstreak, I get to welcome back Casey Dykes, assistant hitting coach for the New York Yankees. We discuss the balance between family and work, the impact of Southern roots on professional life, and the importance of faith. Casey shares insights on the dynamics of spring training, the evolution of baseball strategies, and the sneaker culture within the sport. We also delve into personal experiences, including meeting a sitting president and the role of analytics in modern baseball. The episode wraps up with advice for young coaches and reflections on family dynamics in a busy life, emphasizing the importance of intentional living and involvement in family activities.Key Points:- Family comes first, and work should not interfere with family life.- Southern roots provide a calming foundation in a fast-paced environment.- Faith is crucial for grounding and building relationships.- The evolution of pitching and hitting strategies is significant in modern baseball.- The Yankees clubhouse has unique personalities and swag.- Analytics play a major role in coaching and player development.- Loyalty and integrity are essential qualities for young coaches. About our guest: Casey Dykes is an MLB hitting coach and player development leader currently serving as an Assistant Hitting Coach for the New York Yankees. A Franklin, Tennessee native, Dykes was a standout multi-sport athlete at Franklin High School before playing four years of college baseball at Western Kentucky University. He earned a degree in Sport Management and a master's in Athletic Administration while starting over 175 games and winning a conference championship. Following his playing career, Dykes began coaching at WKU before moving to Virginia Military Institute, where he served as lead hitting and catching coach and recruiting coordinator. At VMI, he helped develop 14 All-SoCon players, five MLB Draft picks, multiple All-Americans, and offenses that set 32 program top-10 records. Dykes later joined Indiana University's coaching staff, where the Hoosiers won the 2019 Big Ten regular season title, reached the NCAA Tournament, and led the nation in home runs. Six position players were selected in the 2019 MLB Draft—the most in school history. In 2019, Dykes joined the New York Yankees organization, progressing through Double-A and Triple-A before joining the Major League staff. He has since been part of historic offensive production, including back-to-back Team Silver Slugger Awards, a World Series appearance in 2024, and league-leading marks in runs, walks, OPS, and home runs. Grounded in faith and family, Dykes lives in Middle Tennessee with his wife Chaney, a former WKU basketball player, and their three children.Follow and contact:Instagram: @caseydykes1https://www.mlb.com/yankeesSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

SEC and Big Ten lock horns over playoff expansion, as college football's powerhouses argue: Should it be 16 or a game-changing 24 teams? Brian Smith breaks down the high-stakes debate fueling the headlines, exploring the Big Ten's pitch for 23 at-large bids plus a G6 spot, and the SEC's push for a tighter 16-team format. Will eliminating conference championship games and adding more home playoff matchups create a better postseason, or threaten the regular season's meaning?Key topics include the impact of expanded playoffs on marquee out-of-conference clashes like Georgia vs. Clemson and Notre Dame vs. Michigan, whether three- and four-loss teams should be contenders, and how playoff expansion may affect scheduling, TV deals, and fan expectations. With powerhouse programs like Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, and Oregon in the mix, Brian Smith asks: Will more spots level the playing field, or just cement the dominance of college football's elite?Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/Help us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.MazdaLike our players, we're driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There's more to a Mazda. Because there's more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn't file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuelUse your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around the college football world. The boys break down the Big Ten's proposal for a 24-team playoff and debate who they think will be the next first time National Champions (Coach or Program). (00:00:00) - Intro  (00:01:20) - Sacramento State Question (00:11:30) - Big Ten's 24-Team Proposal  (00:27:29) - Trinidad Chambliss Cleared  (00:38:00) - The Next Program To Win Their First National Title  (00:51:00) - The Next Coach To Win Their First National Title  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 713 Josh Pate ranks the top programs in College Football. How high did Indiana rise? What about mainstays like UGA, Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, and Notre Dame? Will we see College Football Playoff expansion soon after the Big Ten floated their 24-team model? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Dan Lanning and Oregon. What do we make of reports teams in the SEC and Big Ten are looking to adjust their future out-of-conference schedules? Will College Football Playoff selection change as a result of this? Which teams have the biggest spotlight QB battles we need to watch this spring? Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.