# Hot Takes on Playoff Expansion, Sorsby Files his Lawsuit, and Week 1 Hidden Gems

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Podcast: [The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-audible-with-stew-bruce-ralph-a-show-about-college-football-466602)
Published: 2026-05-19T09:00:00+00:00
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Ralph Russo returns from his trip to Italy to find college football in full chaos. The 24-team playoff has gone from a whisper to a roar. The ACC and Big 12 on board, while ESPN and the SEC pump the brakes. What's actually driving this? And does the math work? Then, Brendan Sorsby files a suit that Bruce and Stew find unconvincing. Plus, the guys pick their favorite Week One games and under-the-radar matchups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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