# Andy Staples Joins TNR: CFP Expansion, Miami Hype & Texas Tech Drama

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Podcast: [The Next Round](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052)
Published: 2026-05-20T20:41:00+00:00
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On3’s Andy Staples joins The Next Round for a loaded college football conversation covering some of the biggest storylines in the sport. Andy shares the biggest sports meltdown he has ever witnessed, breaks down Darian Mensah’s potential impact at Miami, and weighs in on the future of College Football Playoff expansion. The guys also dive into the major question surrounding Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech: will Sorsby be eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season, and if not, can Texas Tech still win without him? From the College Football Playoff debate to transfer portal drama, quarterback questions, Miami football expectations, Texas Tech’s outlook, and the latest around the sport, Andy Staples brings his insight on where college football is headed next. 👍 Like this video if you love college football 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round for more SEC football, College Football Playoff talk, interviews, rankings, predictions, and daily sports coverage 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should the CFP expand, and can Texas Tech win without Brendan Sorsby? #CollegeFootball #TheNextRound #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #MiamiHurricanes #TexasTech #SECfootball #Miami #auburn #wareagle #alabama #rolltide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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