Longshore and McKnight: CFB’s evolving postseason format, bowl games realignment, NCAA baseball postseason, and more…

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry launched into summer with a sharp focus on college football’s evolving postseason structure!

They discussed the CFP’s recently approved 5+7 playoff format and its implications for SEC dominance, mid-major exclusion, and the broader power dynamics at play. “This is just another way to protect the big boys,” John noted, expressing skepticism about access for programs like Troy. They also covered the impact of realignment on scheduling and bowl games, speculating on how TV revenue continues to dictate decisions.

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Outside of football, the duo dove into NCAA baseball postseason updates, including Alabama’s tournament path and ongoing coaching changes across the SEC. Listener texts prompted light-hearted moments, including a debate over summer vacation preferences and a riff on odd fast-food slogans.