BOLD: Dave Schultz BREAKS DOWN Greg McElroy's Playoff Suggestion for G5 Fans

College Football Playoff expansion sparks controversy: ESPN's Greg McElroy's proposal guarantees a Group of Five spot but forces them to battle the No. 1 seed.

Can JMU ever pull off an upset with this playoff structure? The Power 4 keep gaining ground, but is there an alternative that truly levels the playing field for programs like Southern Miss, Old Dominion, and Boise State?

Dave Schultz spotlights the G5's urgent need for a media voice and possible playoff models, including 16- and 24-team brackets, conference championship implications, and how TV executives and powerhouse pundits like Paul Finebaum and Joel Klatt influence the sport's future.

Plus: a critical look at Southern Miss’ defensive woes against Western Kentucky, coaching shakeups, and roster changes ahead of the transfer portal chaos.

Will the G5 unite and demand a fair shot, or get sidelined by the power conferences?

00:00 "Locked On Sun Belt Podcast"

03:27 "Playoffs, Rankings, and Campus Games"

08:59 "Indiana Dominates Big Ten Play"

09:52 "G5 vs. Top Seed Debate"

15:00 "Missed Opportunity, Moving Forward"

16:10 "Turnovers Didn't Decide Outcome"

19:29 "G5 Future and College Baseball"

22:33 "College Football Playoff Expansion Debate"

28:39 "Alternative Playoffs Debate"

30:49 "Record-Breaking Streak and Growth"

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