Stars DON'T Matter? College football's new normal | How many teams are CAPABLE of a title run in 24?

Ari Wasserman of The Athletic joins Andy to discuss the idea that the Superteam Era might be over. Michigan's win against Alabama showed that a team that doesn't stack top-five recruiting classes can beat one that does when a national title shot is on the line.

That probably wasn't true five years ago, but changes in the sport (transfer rules, NIL) have made it possible to build a deep roster without being a perennial high school recruiting juggernaut.

That brings up an interesting question. With the 12-team College Football Playoff starting next season, how many teams will enter the season with a real chance at making a national title run. It's a LOT more than it would have been in 2019. 

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(0:00-3;14) Intro

(3:15-11:09) Shea Dixon of On3's The Bengal Tiger discusses LSU coach Brian Kelly firing his entire defensive staff. 

(11:10-40:33) How the Rose Bowl broke Ari Wasserman's Brain

(40:34-53:06) Early Candidates for 2024 National Championship

(53:07-54:51) Next, it's time for Dear Andy.

(54:52-58:38) Should Kalen DeBoer have had Michael Penix Jr. kneel instead of hand off?

(58:39-1:05:48) Who could be next year's Washington?

(1:05:49-1:08:22) Who performed better vs Iowa Defense

(1:08:23-1:12:34) Cross-sport comparisons.

(1:12:35-1:19:01) Mascot deliciousness and mascot fights.

(1:19:02-1:19:49) Conclusion

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