DIMINISHING RETURNS: Rhett Lashlee Adamantly CAMPAIGNS For 24-Team Playoff

Rhett Lashlee ignites debate with a bold case for a 24-team College Football Playoff, but is it too much for the sport? Grayson Singleton breaks down the hidden risks of overexpansion, including the point of diminishing returns, potential player fatigue, and how more teams might dilute the path to a national championship. The conversation weighs Lashlee’s arguments against fan experience, tradition, and revenue—while spotlighting the crucial role of automatic qualifiers and the lasting value of conference title games. SMU Basketball’s future could shift if the proposed “five to play five” rule becomes reality. Could B.J. Edwards and Corey Washington boost the Mustangs’ ACC hopes with an extra year of eligibility? Grayson Singleton explores the importance of veteran rosters, portal strategy, and fan connection in an era of rapid change. Plus, with the calendar crunch and Army-Navy tradition looming, are conference championship games on the chopping block? Get key insights on what’s next for college football and SMU’s path ahead. Everydayer ClubIf 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://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   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 two-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.