On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts take a deep dive into the changing landscape of college football, where the SEC and Big Ten continue to flex their muscle, pushing for more guaranteed spots in a potential 16-team College Football Playoff.

John and Barry joke about how the ACC and Big 12 feel like kids at the dinner table begging for scraps, as power conferences tighten their grip on revenue, TV contracts, and postseason control.

There’s also debate over whether conference championship weekend should be restructured, with ideas floating around about multiple SEC and Big Ten title games—because, as Barry puts it, “Apparently, one Georgia-Bama showdown a year just isn’t enough.” Meanwhile, the NIL arms race rages on, with schools shelling out millions to land top recruits, raising the question: Is college football still about competition, or just the biggest wallet?

Shifting gears, the guys break down NFL Combine prep, sharing stories of players acing interviews while others tank their draft stock with bizarre answers—like the infamous “Would you rather fight a bear or an alligator?” question.

There’s also a heated debate over SEC scheduling, where some teams seem to get a smoother ride to the playoffs while others face a “gauntlet of doom.” And, in classic fashion, the conversation drifts into random territory, like the sudden boom of fancy coffee shops in college towns—because, as John says, “Back in my day, you just needed black coffee and a playbook!”

The episode is a blend of sharp analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and just the right amount of chaos, proving once again why college football never has an offseason.

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