BLOCKBUSTER SEASON: Notre Dame to SHAPE College Football Drama as Top Villain and Playoff Threat

Notre Dame was (correctly) left out of the 12-team Playoff last year and now says they're on a "revenge tour" to leave no doubt this season. The Miami game looms large. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Seminoles' host Brian Smith discuss the FSU Quarterback battle. Will Ashton Daniels be seen as the most logical option for HC Mike Norvell? Auburn enters year 1 under Alex Golesh with an early test against Baylor out of the Big 12. Does the rest of the schedule and SEC slate allow for immediate success? 00:00 Notre Dame's season and playoff hopes 04:03 Notre Dame playoff scenarios 06:47 Great villains in storytelling 15:11 Florida State's playoff snub 17:07 FSU football struggles and challenges 25:19 Discussing Auburn's key matchups 32:52 Auburn's upcoming challenges JOIN THE LOCKED ON EVERYDAYER CLUB (Ad-Free Audio) https://lockedoncollegefootball.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Mazda  Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.
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