The newly announced College Football Playoff field sparks immediate controversy as two first-round rematches take shape and Notre Dame is left out despite weeks of favorable rankings. The show breaks down why Miami and Alabama were selected over the Irish, how automatic qualifiers and politics shaped the field, and whether Notre Dame’s resume ever truly stacked up.

Gary dives into the ripple effects across conferences, the potential future of AQs, and the chaotic coaching carousel involving Marcus Freeman rumors, Lane Kiffin’s contract twists, Brent Pry’s return under James Franklin, UCLA’s new hire, and more.

Plus, a look at surprising conference champions, upcoming YouTube playoff coverage, Army–Navy week, and the continuing evolution of the sport through NIL and the transfer portal.

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