In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight and John Longshore were joined by Mike Griffith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Yellowhammer News’ CJ Duncan. They tackled the college football playoff shakeup, conference dominance, and Nick Saban’s retirement.

Griffith critiqued the playoff selection process, questioning Penn State’s easy path compared to top-seeded Oregon and applauding Georgia backup QB Gunner Stockton’s standout performance. The hosts dissected TV ratings, emphasizing the SEC’s clear dominance over other conferences, sparking speculation about future super conferences driven by revenue and viewership.