BIG 10 SQUAD: Tony Petitti is DRIVING college football | What this means for USC
From Locked On USC - Daily Podcast on USC Trojans Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Marc Kulkin
May 22, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 1194
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Tony Petitti's playoff expansion push and the power dynamics in college football, particularly focusing on the Big Ten and its impact on rivalries and the sport's intensity.
Big Ten power flexes threaten to upend the college football landscape as Tony Petitti’s playoff expansion push sparks fierce debate. Is a 24-team playoff format diluting the sport’s intensity or driving new rivalries and storylines? Greg Sankey and the SEC’s battle for influence, clashing philosophies, and shifting narratives keep college football fans on edge. The Big 10 Squad spotlights UCLA’s prospects under Bob Chesney and the over/under debate for the Bruins’ win total. Topics include playoff ramifications for rivalry games like Ohio State–Michigan and USC–UCLA, media power dynamics, and which commissioner holds true villain status: Petitti or Sankey. Don’t miss this rapid-fire breakdown of Big Ten strategies, pivotal matchups, and why the regular season’s urgency hangs in the balance.
People in this episode
Host: Marc Kulkin
Topics covered
- college football
- playoff expansion
- Big Ten strategies
- rivalry games
- media power dynamics
- UCLA prospects
Keywords
- Tony Petitti
- Big Ten
- college football
- playoff format
- UCLA
- Greg Sankey
- rivalries
- Ohio State
- Michigan
- USC
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Big Ten, SEC, UCLA
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