Nicole Auerbach

Nicole Auerbach, NBC Sports’ lead college football insider, dives into the thrilling changes in the college football playoff system. She highlights the successes of fan engagement with the expanded 12-team format and discusses the challenges of seeding. Auerbach considers the potential for a 14-team field and the implications of strategic losses in conference championships. She also addresses the shifting power dynamics in college sports governance, especially with NIL deals and the influence of major conferences like the Big Ten and SEC.