Shehan Jeyarajah on how This Playoff Proves College Football Has Finally Changed

The College Football Playoff has reached a moment few expected, and the results may signal a permanent shift in the sport. Shahan Jayarajah, national college football writer for CBS Sports, joins 365 Sports to break down the Ole Miss–Miami semifinal, Mario Cristobal’s role in restoring Miami’s edge, and why this playoff field represents a new era of parity. The discussion also explores how coaching trajectories, transfer portal movement, and roster rebuilding have created unprecedented unpredictability, along with why this postseason feels different from any before it. From CFP matchups to portal wins and program-defining moments, this conversation captures college football at a true turning point. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #nil #transferportal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.