24-Team PLAYOFF is coming - AND I HATE IT! Why the expanded playoffs is a BAD IDEA! Badgers HOOPS!

24-Team PLAYOFF is coming - AND I HATE IT! Why the expanded playoffs is a BAD IDEA! Wisconsin Badgers HOOPS! College football faces a seismic shift as a 24-team playoff looms, threatening the sport’s cherished regular season intensity. Ryan Harings voices strong opposition, arguing that money—not a passion for the game or competitive integrity—drives this expansion. With powerhouse conferences like the Big Ten and SEC set to rake in millions, Herrings questions whether allowing more teams dilutes what makes college football unique, and wonders if fans will feel the same urgency when four-loss teams can still reach the postseason. Harings also breaks down Wisconsin Badgers storylines, including shot creation concerns for the basketball team and questions about backup center depth. On the gridiron, he previews the Badgers’ upcoming clash with UCLA, spotlighting Colton Joseph’s readiness, Wisconsin’s defensive strengths, and why relying on turnovers could backfire for the Bruins. Can the Badgers capitalize on UCLA’s quarterback uncertainty and assert their physical dominance? Don’t miss Herrings’ passionate analysis of Wisconsin’s path in a rapidly changing college sports landscape. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Photo Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski