PLAYOFF IMPACT: Oklahoma and Bedlam’s Future in the CFP HINGES on Strength of Schedule

Oklahoma Sooners’ playoff hopes could hinge on Bedlam’s future and evolving non-conference schedules. Does the push for strength of schedule reward risk-taking, or are marquee matchups disappearing? John Williams unpacks SEC scheduling anxiety, College Football Playoff expansion rumors, and what AD Roger Denny’s Bedlam remarks mean for the storied rivalry. Hear direct insights from SEC meetings and the pragmatic tension between tradition and playoff positioning. The drama continues as Kirby Smart’s breakaway SEC vision sparks debate—can college football survive fractured power conferences? Williams explores Stephen A. Smith’s national champion criteria, regional loyalty, and the complex path toward an equitable playoff. Plus, get the definitive top-10 SEC quarterback ranking for 2026: can Trinidad Chambliss outshine Arch Manning and Gunner Stockton? Tune in for sharp takes on rivalries, realignment, and the future of the gridiron. 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   RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. 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.