College football is officially in its new era, and the landscape is shifting fast. On tonight’s Saturday Night Live edition of Locked, Loaded & Goated, we break down the current state of the sport—from expanded playoff implications to what the on-field results are telling us about the power balance in college football right now.

We recap the latest College Football Playoff games, diving into what went right, what went wrong, and which teams proved they belong on the biggest stage. From coaching decisions and quarterback play to roster depth, physicality, and momentum, we analyze how these games shape the road ahead.

We also zoom out to discuss:

• Who’s ascending and who’s being exposed

• What the playoff results mean for conference perception

• How NIL, the transfer portal, and depth are separating contenders from pretenders

• Early takeaways that could impact next season and future playoff races

No hot-take fluff—just real breakdowns, strong opinions, and live fan interaction as college football continues to evolve right in front of us.