WHO CARES: The CFP expanding to 24 teams DOESN'T IMPACT Indiana | Curt Cignetti should NOT CARE

College football playoff expansion sparks debate—could the 24-team format actually revive the excitement of classic bowl games? Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins spotlight the controversial playoff changes, exploring whether new first-round matchups like Virginia vs. Iowa or Vanderbilt vs. James Madison could deliver the intensity fans crave. The hosts question if expanding the bracket will truly elevate the sport or dilute its prestige, while comparing the merits of more games, potential legendary moments, and the importance of maintaining an elite postseason echelon. Attention turns to UCLA football’s surge, as Bob Chesney’s arrival fuels optimism for Big Ten contention and recruiting momentum. Will UCLA surpass USC in the conference power dynamic, or is it too soon to believe? The episode also unpacks the NCAA’s “5 for 5” eligibility rule, weighing its impact across all sports and how it could reshape the future of college athletics.   00:00 — CFB Playoff Expansion Intro 01:36 — Are More Games Better? 03:37 — Playoff Matchup Quality 05:19 — Non-Power Conference Teams 07:00 — Playoff Expansion: Expectations 09:06 — UCLA Football & Bob Chesney 12:03 — UCLA Recruiting Surge 14:31 — UCLA: Year-One Expectations 18:30 — Indiana/UCLA Coaching Comparisons 19:29 — NCAA 5-for-5 Rule Change 20:31 — Impacts Across All Sports 24:23 — Policy Transition & Legal Hurdles 27:18 — Closing & Next Week   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 Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON.   WayfairHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.    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.