The SEC and BIG TEN are leading a charge for a 14 team playoff in 2026 - and we haven’t even had a 12 team playoff yet. McElroy discusses the issues with the 14 teams (and automatic qualifiers) and why so many people in the sport have a problem with it. Plus Miami and Cincinnati kick off spring practice with the same question regarding quarterback production, McElroy explains. | Always College Football
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Why the SEC and BIG TEN are pushing for a 14 team playoff

ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy takes a deep dive into the sport with the biggest names on and off the field. With off-seasons being a thing of the past, McElroy goes year-round with analysis, opinions and insight on top teams and under-the-radar stories from coast to coast.

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McElroy compares Vegas win totals for teams in the SEC, Big 10, ACC and BIG 12. Will it be Ole Miss, Alabama, Kansas State or Utah to make it over 9.5 wins? Can new BIG 10 member Washington make it past 7.5 wins or will Iowa hold strong and make it to 8 wins (again). Is 8 (and a half) enough for Louisville and NC State? Plus GameDay goes to Texas A&M, is it the end of walk-ons and much more. | Always College Football
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Is Vegas right about Alabama, Iowa, Louisville and Utah?

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule joins McElroy on Always College Football to discuss Dylan Raiola and the Husker quarterback competition, the state of the program after 1 year, why starting 5 of their 6 games at home can help this team and much more. Plus McElroy looks into post spring Top 25 polls and why they are helpful but unnecessary and we hit the mailbag regarding Brian Kelly, unlimited coaches and much more. | Always College Football
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Matt Rhule interview + post-spring poll debate

Greg takes a look back at the 2022 coaching carousel and discusses the percent chance the year three coaches can win a National Championship at their current spot, including Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. Mario Cristobal may be closer than you think, and Dan Lanning could bring the first National Championship to Eugene. And is Kalen DeBoer a near lock to win a Natty at Alabama? McElroy breaks it all down while also answering questions from the mailbag. | Always College Football

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Percent Chance Brian Kelly, Marcus Freeman and Other Year 3 Coaches Can Win a Natty at Their Current Spot

Greg is joined by ESPN’s Matt Barrie to discuss the biggest storylines in CFB coming out of spring ball. First of all, do spring games still matter? Could we see the format change? Plus, Greg and Matt discuss Deion Sanders’ recent actions on social media and if Ohio State is the best team in CFB. Later, Greg looks at five potential outcomes this season and discusses the likelihood of them happening using The Probability Scale. | Always College Football
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Spring Recap w/ Matt Barrie + Weighing Outcomes on the Probability Scale

How overblown is the spring portal window?!  Is it as important as some make it out to be - probably not, McElroy will explain. Plus we compare Vegas win totals for teams in the SEC, Big 10, ACC and BIG 12. Does 7.5 wins for Oklahoma, Auburn, Nebraska and USC sound right?  Is it old school Clemson or portal happy Miami that will get over 9.5 wins?  McElroy will break it down | Always College Football
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Why the SEC and BIG TEN are pushing for a 14 team playoff

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