The 24-team CFP is official + Mayhem in the Midwest: OSU & Michigan + Philip River…
Michigan · NC State · Ohio StatePlus, the guys break down coaching turmoil at Michigan and Ohio State, and NC State hiring Philip Rivers. The crew analyzes why conference commissioners forced the expansion through, the death of conference championship games, scheduling conflicts with the NFL, and the impact on the Group of Six.
From there, it is absolute mayhem in the Midwest. Jason Beck is out as Michigan's offensive coordinator, Ohio State fires its special teams coordinator, and Kyle Whittingham's seat continues to warm up.
Godfrey offers a crisis management roadmap for the rest of the season, while the guys debate whether a coordinator shakeup solves Ohio State's deeper problems To round out the show, former NFL star Philip Rivers takes over as head coach at NC State.
What must Rivers establish in Raleigh from Day 1, and can he build an effective recruiting wall around the talent-rich Carolinas? 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube
KEY POINTS
- The 24-team CFP is official + Mayhem in the Midwest: OSU & Michigan + Philip Rivers to NC State.
- On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to the College Football Playoff officially expanding to 24 teams and what it means for conference title games and the Group of Six.
- On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the College Football Playoff officially adopting a 24-team format.
- MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 19: A detailed view of the trophy after the Indiana Hoosiers versus the Miami Hurricanes College Football Playoff National Championship Game Presented by AT&T on January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.