Nicole, Chris, and Max react to the CFP adopting a 5+7 model. Who are the biggest beneficiaries of this structure? The Playoff might be expanding again?! Would a 14 or 16-team field be more detrimental to the sport than helpful? EA Sports' big announcement. Kennington Smith III then joins the podcast to chat about Kalen DeBoer rounding out his staff. What can fans expect from the Tide's new coaches? Plus, Max shares some transfer portal names to keep an eye on as we inch closer to Spring practices.

Rundown:

-5+7 model + winners/losers (2:30)

-A 14 or 16-team playoff?! (9:15)

-How might a 14 or 16-team field work? (15:00)

-EA Sports, they're in the game (25:30)

-Alabama's staff with Kenny (35:15)

-Nick Sheridan question mark (40:45)

-Keon Sabb transfers to Bama (48:30)

-Championship or bust in year one under DeBoer? (54:00)

-Spring portal names (59:00)

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