# WHO CARES: The CFP expanding to 24 teams DOESN'T IMPACT Indiana | Curt Cignetti should NOT CARE

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Podcast: [Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-hoosiers-daily-podcast-on-indiana-hoosiers-football-basketball-4835594)
Published: 2026-05-14T07:00:00+00:00
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College football playoff expansion sparks debate—could the 24-team format actually revive the excitement of classic bowl games? Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins spotlight the controversial playoff changes, exploring whether new first-round matchups like Virginia vs. Iowa or Vanderbilt vs. James Madison could deliver the intensity fans crave. The hosts question if expanding the bracket will truly elevate the sport or dilute its prestige, while comparing the merits of more games, potential legendary moments, and the importance of maintaining an elite postseason echelon. Attention turns to UCLA football’s surge, as Bob Chesney’s arrival fuels optimism for Big Ten contention and recruiting momentum. Will UCLA surpass USC in the conference power dynamic, or is it too soon to believe? The episode also unpacks the NCAA’s “5 for 5” eligibility rule, weighing its impact across all sports and how it could reshape the future of college athletics.

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