Deion Sanders Would LOVE For College Football Playoff to Expand

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders goes all-in on playoff expansion, joining unanimous Big 12 calls to grow the field from 12 to 24—a move that could transform the Buffaloes’ postseason fortunes and flood the conference with revenue. But does a bigger playoff truly elevate the sport, or does it sap the regular season’s drama and set the stage for lopsided matchups? The debate heats up as playoff dollars, recruiting impact, and player motivation take center stage heading into the summer. Kevin Borba dives deep into the expansion dilemma, laying out why it could mean windfall earnings for the Big 12, expanded recruiting reach, and more programs battling for the national spotlight 00:01:32. Yet, traditions are on the line, as concerns mount over diluted regular-season stakes and an ever-longer college football calendar colliding with transfer portal chaos 00:10:29. Can Coach Prime leverage this new era to put Colorado in perennial contention—or does the expanded bracket simply invite more scrutiny and blowouts?  On the recruiting trail, Colorado is riding one of the nation’s hottest streaks, already netting nine commits before mid-June. Still, not even Sanders’ momentum is immune to setbacks, with key targets like Jaden Bryant and Jaquan Rogers opting elsewhere at the last minute, underscoring the razor-thin margins in high-stakes recruitment 00:16:06. Undeterred, the Buffs are relentless in their search for hidden gems and off-the-radar playmakers who could headline the next great class. With NIL dollars booming, the pressure index turns sky-high for Buffaloes drawing top-tier paychecks. Five players, led by big-money prospects Julian Lewis and Bo Hughley, face make-or-break expectations to justify record investments 00:21:55. Who’ll prove to be a bargain—and who risks falling short of their hype in the new-look Big 12?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball  Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.