The Next Round | Could the Big Ten IMPLODE? Week 8 CFB CHAOS Possibilities, NFL Power Rankings
Oct 21, 2026•The Next RoundCould Ohio State and Michigan ever LEAVE the Big Ten? What would a 24-team College Football Playoff mean for the future of college football? The Next Round LIVE tackles conference realignment, quarterback controversies, Week 8 upset predictions, and our NFL Week 7 Power Ratings!COULD THE BIG TEN IMPLODE? With discussions underway about expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, we're asking a question nobody expected: If playoff access becomes easier, what would stop Ohio State and Michigan from exploring football independence like Notre Dame? We break down the potential benefits, enormous financial obstacles, Big Ten media rights, and what this hypothetical move would mean for college football's biggest rivalries. The 24-team playoff has not been officially approved, and neither school has announced plans to leave the conference.
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