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Nov 2024
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Oregon an Obvious No. 1, Big 12 Disrespe...

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Todd and Steve give their instant reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings reveal. They break down every angle of the rankings and projected playoff bracket, including the committee’s belief in Indiana, underdogs vs. favorites, and what a 12-team tournament means for the sport.


(0:00) 2024 CFP Playoff Rankings Instant Reactions

(15:00) How Many SEC Teams Should Make the Playoff?

(22:50) CFP Rankings: BIG 10 Playoff Contenders

(24:00) CFP Rankings: Miami Concerns

(25:10) 2024 CFP Playoff Rankings Instant Reactions

(30:20) Thanks for Watching!


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Host: Todd McShay

Guest: Steve Muench

Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer

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