BIG 10 SQUAD: The NCAA Tournament is EXPANDING | How this affects Ohio State

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament and its implications for Ohio State and other Big Ten teams.

College football playoff chaos looms as postseason expansion rumors ignite fierce debate. Could the Big Ten secure eight playoff spots in a future super-sized format? The Big 10 Squad tackles the growing influence of money on NCAA tournament and College Football Playoff changes, questioning whether tradition or TV contracts will shape the future of Big Ten powerhouses like Michigan State, Penn State, and USC. The crew breaks down Michigan State’s outlook under Pat Fitzgerald, with FanDuel setting a three-and-a-half win total. Can quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and the Spartans shock critics with a stronger season? Plus, hot dog eating contests and schedule traps add intrigue to a season already rich with drama. With insiders debating expansion fatigue, scheduling quirks, and long-term survival for non-revenue sports, this heated roundtable asks: Where is college football heading, and who will rise or fall when change arrives?

People in this episode

Host: Jay Stephens

Topics covered

• NCAA Tournament Expansion
• College Football Playoff
• Big Ten Football
• Michigan State Outlook
• Postseason Changes
• Money in Sports

Keywords

• NCAA
• Big Ten
• College Football Playoff
• Michigan State
• Pat Fitzgerald
• Alessio Milivojevic
• FanDuel
• postseason expansion
• money in sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCAA, Big Ten, FanDuel, Michigan State, Penn State, USC

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