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McLaughlin: Playoff Equity Among P4 Teams a Fantasy

> Spencer explains why expecting leagues to get the same number of auto bids is unrealistic
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Spencer McLaughlin explains why an Playoff where all P4 leagues get the same number of auto bids is a fantasy | Getty Images via CBS Sports


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

June 9, 2025


The House v NCAA settlement has officially been passed by Judge Claudia Wilken, allowing schools to directly pay players.

That and the NIL cap could help the B12/ACC.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On Cougs’ host Parker Ainsworth to discuss 5-star QB Keisan Henderson.

Shutting down his recruitment is a HUGE development for Willie Fritz and the Big 12. (10:38)

Spencer concludes the show discussing the idea of an equitable Playoff of auto bids where all the P4 leagues get the same number of bids.

That is an absolute fantasy, unfortunately. (20:33)

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