# BIG 10 SQUAD: College Football Playoff Expansion is INEVITABLE | What this means for Washington

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Podcast: [Locked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-huskies-daily-podcast-on-washington-huskies-football-basketball-4239384)
Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00
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Big Ten playoff chaos heats up as conference experts debate an ever-expanding College Football Playoff. Could a 24-team—or even 128-team—bracket reshape the landscape for programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern? The squad tackles whether playoff expansion erodes season value, impacts head coach job security, and opens the door for perennial underdogs to finally make a run. Who benefits—and who’s left scrambling—if postseason access grows at an unprecedented rate? The Big 10 Squad talks about Northwestern’s daunting 2026 schedule, win total predictions, Chip Kelly’s offensive impact, and Big Ten roadblocks that could make or break a season. Rapid-fire banter, sharp predictions, and playful host dynamics make this a must-listen for college football fans eyeing the future of the Big Ten.Big Ten playoff chaos heats up as conference experts debate an ever-expanding College Football Playoff. Could a 24-team—or even 128-team—bracket reshape the landscape for programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern? The squad tackles whether playoff expansion erodes season value, impacts head coach job security, and opens the door for perennial underdogs to finally make a run. Who benefits—and who’s left scrambling—if postseason access grows at an unprecedented rate? The Big 10 Squad talks about Northwestern’s daunting 2026 schedule, win total predictions, Chip Kelly’s offensive impact, and Big Ten roadblocks that could make or break a season. Rapid-fire banter, sharp predictions, and playful host dynamics make this a must-listen for college football fans eyeing the future of the Big Ten.

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