REPORT: Expansion INEVITABLE? Fritz, Big 12, & Houston BENEFIT From BIGGER College Football Playoff?

Houston Cougars eye a College Football Playoff breakthrough as major postseason overhaul looms. Could a new 24-team format be the breakthrough the program needs? Parker Ainsworth examines how the proposed expansion—and the likely end of conference championship games—positions Houston as a perennial playoff contender. The analysis spotlights last season’s Big 12 race, Houston’s rapid rebuild under Willie Fritz, and financial windfalls from expanded CFP “unit” revenues. Key storylines include Houston’s bowl projections, the ACC vs. Big 12 power struggle, and lingering questions about player health with a lengthier, tighter schedule. Parker Ainsworth explores the possible Pop-Tart Bowl showdown against Louisville, the impact on national recruiting, and whether this format boosts Houston’s odds at a national title. Is this the Cougars’ window to claim glory in the evolving college football landscape? 00:00 — CFP Expansion News College coaches propose a 24-team College Football Playoff; implications for Houston and national landscape discussed. 10:20 — Impact on Houston Cougars Analysis of how a 24-team playoff specifically benefits Houston, including financial and postseason opportunities. 22:41 — 2024 Bowl Projections Preview of next season’s bowl and playoff projections for Houston; matchup insights and conference dynamics explored. Become an everydayer! Subscribe to the Everydayer or All-Access tier of Locked On Coogs for even MORE Coogs! https://lockedoncoogs.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 Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. 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.