We love 5-in-5, but CFP expansion causes too much collateral damage

In this episode of Situational Football, Jason and Grant break down several of the biggest structural changes being discussed across college football — and why none of them can be evaluated in isolation.The conversation starts with the proposed “5‑in‑5” eligibility framework, examining how it impacts current players, recent seniors, coaches, and high school prospects differently. From age‑based implications to unintended ripple effects, they talk through why a rule that feels fair in theory can still create real winners and losers in practice.From there, the focus shifts to College Football Playoff expansion and the collateral damage that often gets overlooked — conference championship games, bye weeks, the transfer portal calendar, recruiting conflicts, and the academic realities that don’t pause just because the postseason gets bigger.Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:Reporting from Jori Epstein about the Brown use of analytical tools (link): https://x.com/JoriEpstein/status/2049643796548239776