Coaching carousel grades | CFP-ESPN deal and BIG changes | G5 Playoff hurdles

Nicole and Chris welcome Stew Mandel to the podcast to react and discuss his coaching cycle grades. Which hirings made Nicole and Chris pick a bone with Stew? Is Mike Elko really a B-grade hiring? Later, Nicole and Chris take a close look at the CFP-ESPN +$7B deal, and what it may mean for the future of the sport. Plus, NCAA Football 25 teaser, rule changes, and why is Warde Manuel the CFP Committee Chair?Rundown:-A grades (2:15)-B grades (11:30)-C grades (19:45)-G5 grades (26:45)-CFP-ESPN deal//next week's vote//playoff structure (29:30)-EA Sports (45:30)-Rule changes (50:15)-Mailbag: G5 Playoff + Warde Manuel as CFP Committee Chair (57:00)Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.