DIABOLICAL: Big 10 Holds CFB HOSTAGE Over Insane Playoff Expansion Demands | Latest SEC Portal News
DIABOLICAL: Big 10 Holds CFB HOSTAGE Over Insane Playoff Expansion Demands | Latest SEC Portal News  
Podcast: Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
Published On: Mon Jan 19 2026
Description: College Football Playoff expansion hangs in the balance as the Big Ten pushes for a 24-team model, clashing with the SEC and other conferences favoring sticking with a 12- or expanding to a 16-team format. Is the Big Ten’s bold strategy a power move or playoff overreach? Chris Gordy breaks down what’s at stake as Friday’s critical deadline looms, analyzing commissioner stand-offs, scheduling nightmares, and the potential CFP impact of President Trump’s proposed executive order protecting the Army-Navy game’s tradition.Transfer portal chaos continues across the SEC with Tennessee locking down LB Arion Carter, Alabama bolstering their edge with Desmond Umeozulu, and Ole Miss landing standout RB Joshua Dye. Chris Gordy spotlights each SEC school’s Top Portal Addition, updates team rankings, and explores how these roster moves could reshape the chase for next year’s national championship. Can SEC powers hold off Big Ten expansion ambitions and emerge stronger in the ever-changing college football landscape?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.