In today’s episode of of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the aftermath of the college football national championship! Last night, Ohio State secured its second consecutive title, defeating Notre Dame 31-23.

Our beloved hosts and callers highlighted the financial dynamics shaping modern college football, with Ohio State reportedly spending $300 million annually on athletics and allocating $20 million for NIL deals to assemble a championship-winning roster. The duo critiques the growing “pay-to-play” model and questions its sustainability, particularly for SEC programs like Alabama and Auburn, which face mounting donor fatigue as they strive to remain competitive.

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Beyond football, the show delves into SEC basketball updates, focusing on Auburn’s rise as the unanimous No. 1 team in men’s basketball and their defensive prowess despite missing star player Johni Broom. Alabama basketball also takes center stage, with praise for the Crimson Tide’s rebound win at Kentucky after a disappointing home loss to Ole Miss.