By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
May 7, 2026
The discussion surrounding a 24-team playoff continues as the AFCA recently expressed its support.
Would it be a boon for more G6 teams to make the Playoff?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to South Carolina and Tennessee being in Joel Klatt’s latest Top 25 rankings.
Are they the only overrated teams?
Fran Brown will once again seek to recapture the magic of his 10-win first season with the Orange in 2024.
Will they have the chance to be a surprise ACC team in spite of injuries?
00:00 Group of Six playoff chances
03:41 Playoff eligibility scenarios
07:06 College Football Playoff chances
10:35 Discussing Joel Klatt’s top 25 teams
14:49 Quarterback injury concerns
16:49 Discussing college football rankings
22:33 Steve Angeli’s injury recovery update
28:55 Syracuse football season outlook
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