# Legends & Listeners: 24-Team Playoff Momentum, Pollard Fires Shots & Big Ten Meetings Recap

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Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:00+00:00
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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the biggest takeaways from the Big Ten meetings in Los Angeles, including growing momentum for a 24-team College Football Playoff, Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the SEC and Big Ten, and new Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum’s vision for the Hawkeyes. 🏈 The Big Ten is ALL-IN on 24 teams Scott reports directly from the Big Ten meetings where Tony Petitti and league leaders pushed hard for a 24-team playoff model featuring home playoff games and expanded access across the conference. 🔥 Jamie Pollard goes viral The Iowa State AD says the Big Ten and SEC should “just break away already” — but take all their sports with them. Chad and Scott discuss the fallout and how Big Ten athletic directors reacted behind the scenes. ✈️ Also included: • Why the SEC is hesitant about playoff expansion • How Iowa would’ve benefited from a 24-team format • The coming scheduling chaos in football and basketball Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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