The College Football Playoff looks poised to expand to a 24-team playoff. News broke today that the CFP is nearing a deal for the new format to start in 2027. Emily Proud, Richard Johnson and John Talty are joined by national college football senior reporter Matt Zenitz. They discuss the news, what this means for the future of conference championship weekend and more. They also dive into injury updates for some big name players in college football. Zentiz updates everyone on Kamario Taylor, Aaron Philo, Dante Moore being ruled out again and Cal stars Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Kingston Lopa nearing their return.

Then, Emily, Richard and John discuss what the top storylines are for some of the biggest games this weekend. They look at #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU, #6 Alabama at #14 Tennessee, #13 Missouri at #9 Ole Miss and #16 Mississippi St at #22 LSU. They also discuss how Indiana can maintain its success as they preview #4 Ohio State at #5 Indiana.

Finally, they discuss if Jim Harbaugh could actually return to Michigan and how Oregon State found a diamond in the rough with Jesse Legree.

All of this and more on today's College Football Insiders.

(0:43) - College Football Playoff close to finalizing a 24-team expansion

(4:21) - Impact on conference championship weekend

(6:32) - Timeline of college football playoff

(7:29) - Kamario Taylor injury update

(10:56) - Aaron Philo update

(14:44) - What does Oregon do without Dante Moore for 2nd consecutive game

(16:18) - Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Kingston Lopa nearing return for Cal

(18:08) - #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU

(20:30) - #6 Alabama at #14 Tenneese

(24:32) #13 Missouri at #9 Ole Miss

(27:10) - #16 Mississippi St at #22 LSU

(30:40) - Potential positives of an expanded CFP

(34:42) - How Can Indiana continue it's success?

(38:03) - #4 Ohio State at #5 Indiana preview

(40:35) - Could Jim Harbaugh return to Michigan

(45:42) - How Jesse Legree ended up at Oregon State

(53:16) - Player to watch: Nick Marsh, Indiana WR

College football has wrapped up its most hectic week of the season and Emily Proud, Brandon Marcello and Chris Hummer break it all down. As they were looking at teams who have now entered the CFP race, news broke that UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for the year with a knee injury. The crew had previously discussed their thoughts on the future of the team this season, and then they dive deeper knowing the severity of the injury. They also discuss what kind of runs they think Kentucky and Missouri can make this year.

Then, they turn to the teams that appear to be exiting the CFP conversation. There is some serious scrutiny for Lane Kiffin and Mike Elko after both have had less than desirable starts. The crew discusses what has happened at each of these schools and if there is still a path for the CFP. They also look at Oregon and Dan Lanning's staff.

Later, Emily, Brandon and Chris look at the new hierarchy in the SEC. They discuss if Georgia is truly the best team in the nation after beating Alabama. On the flip side, they look at what kind of team Alabama may end up being this season. The crew also discusses what is going on with Texas and who is to blame for their offensive woes.

Finally, after revisiting the news about Iamaleava, they shift their attention to the refs. The crew takes a look at all of the incorrect calls that have resulted in a statement from the conference. It feels like it's the most it's ever been, but is that truly the case?

All of this and more when you join the College Football Insiders.

(0:45) - Is UCLA a real CFP contender?

(8:49) - Is Kentucky a CFP contender?

(16:03) - News breaks about Nico Iamaleava being out for the year

(24:24) - Is Missouri a CFP contender?

(24:49) - Lane Kiffin under scrutiny

(32:44) - Mike Elko under scrutiny

(36:58) - Dan Lanning and staff under scrutiny

(39:08) - Is Georgia the best team in the country?

(40:58) - How should Alabama be feeling after their loss to Georgia?

(43:26) - What level of concern is there at Texas?

(47:19) - Revisiting the Iamaleava news

(52:02) - Are refs causing more issues this year than normal?

(57:26) - Update on CFP negotiations

(58:53) - James Madison continues their run of success

The College Sports Commission has launched investigations on multiple schools around college football. Emily Proud is joined by the two reporters who broke the story: John Talty and Chris Hummer. They discuss what exactly is going on and why this could have a major impact for multiple football programs, some of whom are in the CFP picture. They also discuss what the fallout could be and where the investigation goes from here.

Then, the crew looks at the weekend's slate and discusses what the storylines will be coming out of Saturday's biggest games. They look at second-ranked Alabama facing sixth-ranked Georgia, seventh-ranked Indiana traveling to Nebraska, 13th-ranked Oregon hosting 21st-ranked UCLA and 19th-ranked USC going to Penn State for the White Out game.

Emily, John and Chris then shift their focus to quarterbacks under the microscope. They look at how long John Mateer's leash will be in the Red River Rivalry, why Julian Lewis has struggled at Colorado and what Faizon Brandon being benched in Tennessee means long-term. Plus, the crew gives you two players to watch for this weekend, Jamal Rule and Jesse Legree.

All of this and more when you tap in with the College Football Insiders.

(0:37) - Breaking News about The College Sports Commission's investigations.

(12:45) - Week 6 storylines

(12:55) - #2 Alabama vs. #6 Georgia

(18:33) - #7 Indiana vs. Nebraska

(22:07) - #21 UCLA vs. #13 Oregon

(27:16) - #19 USC going to Penn State

(32:12) - Will John Mateer get benched in the Red River Rivalry?

(35:24) - Discussing Julian Lewis' struggles in Colorado

(41:46) - Impact of Faizon Brandon's benching

(46:21) - Player to watch: Nebraska RB, Jamal Rule

(47:19) - Player to watch: Oregon St. WR, Jesse Legree

(48:48) - How UCLA turned its program around

(50:24) - Why Mike Locksley won't be fired this weekend