MASSIVE: Alabama Crimson Tide DROPS Oklahoma State, KEEPS Epic Clash With Ohio State—Smart Move?

About this episode

The episode discusses Alabama's decision to drop Oklahoma State in favor of a matchup with Ohio State and its implications for college football.

Alabama Crimson Tide reshape their non-conference football future, dropping Oklahoma State in favor of a high-stakes showdown with Ohio State. With playoff expansion looming, hosts Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein debate whether marquee matchups still carry weight in an era when playoff selection favors power programs. Are blueblood clashes more about fan excitement than postseason consequences? The conversation tackles the evolving college football landscape, the push for a 24-team playoff, and the role of Group of Five teams like James Madison. Jimmy Stein breaks down why Alabama fans shouldn’t worry about schedule strength and highlights why Bear Fretwell could be a sleeper on the roster. Plus, the softball team eyes an SEC Tournament title behind Jocelyn Briski’s stellar pitching, setting up a potential showdown with Texas. Can Alabama’s new scheduling strategy fuel another championship run—or does it raise bigger questions about the sport’s shifting identity? 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Luke Robinson, Jimmy Stein

Topics covered

• college football
• scheduling strategy
• playoff expansion
• Alabama Crimson Tide
• Oklahoma State
• Ohio State
• SEC Tournament

Keywords

• Alabama Crimson Tide
• Oklahoma State
• Ohio State
• playoff expansion
• college football scheduling
• SEC Tournament
• Bear Fretwell

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Organizations: Alabama Crimson Tide, Oklahoma State, Ohio State, James Madison, SEC, Texas

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