
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
October 1, 2024
The Big Ten and SEC are exploring a proposal to begin in 2026 that would give each league four automatic berths to the College Football Playoff.
Such a move would consolidate their ever-growing power and demonstrate once again they don’t care about the rest of the country.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I am joined by ‘Locked On Auburn’ host Zac Blackerby.
How warm is Hugh Freeze’s seat getting after the Tigers’ third home loss in fove games to begin the year?
Plus, Texas A&M vs. Missouri at a glance.
Illinois battled Penn State on the road to a 21-7 loss, and Bret Bielema’s team should have the Big 10 aware of what they’re capable of. How many times could Michigan lose the rest of the season?

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