CFP Expansion Coming? + ESPN Top 25 Reaction

About this episode

Josh Pate discusses the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff and reactions to the ESPN Top 25 rankings.

College Football Playoff expansion rumors continue to grow. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 730 Josh Pate looks at the possibility of the CFP expanding to 24 teams. The Pate State model has unveiled the strength of schedule rankings head of the 2026 season. Where do teams like Miami, UGA, Notre Dame, USC, and Tennessee stack up? Josh visited Texas earlier today. What were the vibes like as Steve Sarkisian looks to chase a national title in Austin? Does Lincoln Riley have a valid point when he says USC is now in a national title window? 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.

People in this episode

Host: Josh Pate

Topics covered

• CFP expansion
• college football
• team rankings
• national title
• ESPN Top 25
• strength of schedule

Keywords

• CFP expansion
• college football
• ESPN Top 25
• strength of schedule
• national title

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN

Places: Miami, UGA, Notre Dame, USC, Tennessee, Texas

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