Will the CFP Committee's Rankings be Like the AP Poll? + Did Maryland make the right call keeping Mike Locksley? episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 39 MIN

Will the CFP Committee's Rankings be Like the AP Poll? + Did Maryland make the right call keeping Mike Locksley?

from The Big Ten Huddle Podcast · host JR + Bleav

Is the AP Poll slow to react or is the CFP committee about to make the same mistakes? Full college football playoff news and top 25 reaction! Big Ten Huddle brings you daily college football playoff rankings updates, Big Ten news, and honest takes on Oregon football, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, USC football, Indiana, and more. JR and Jeff debate whether this is the right or wrong move, dive into the damning stats (0 wins vs Big Ten teams .500+ in conference), the recruiting implications, the favorable 2026 schedule, and why fans are furious. We break down: Why firing Locksley right now could destroy the roster The three straight bowl wins vs the brutal October collapses How much the $1 million buyout actually factored in 2026 schedule look-ahead (no Oregon, Michigan, or Indiana!) Is this Mike Locksley’s final chance or the best decision Maryland could make? Full Week 12 recap segment from The Big Ten Huddle. Subscribe for instant Big Ten reaction after every week Follow JR: @jrs_rankings on X, YouTube, TikTok Contact/Bookings: [email protected] #MarylandFootball #MikeLocksley #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootballNews #FireLocksley #Terps Subscribe for more Big Ten content! More Big Ten Football News: ⁨@jrs_BigTenFootballNews⁩ Big Ten Basketball News: ⁨@JRs_BigTenBasketballNews⁩ Follow us on social media: @TheBigTenHuddle Contact: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maryland football news just broke — AD Jim Smith announces Mike Locksley is returning in 2026 with increased investment in the program. Should Maryland fire head coach Mike Locksley after back-to-back 4-8 seasons, or is keeping him the smart play with all the young talent and transfer portal chaos? New college football playoff rankings drop Tuesday night and the latest AP Top 25 just gave us massive clues! JR & Jeff break down whether Alabama football will leapfrog Oregon football, if Texas football has any shot above USC football, and how the CFP committee actually views the Ducks after Oklahoma stunned Bama.

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Will the CFP Committee's Rankings be Like the AP Poll? + Did Maryland make the right call keeping Mike Locksley?

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