Legends & Listeners: 24-Team Playoff Momentum, Pollard Fires Shots & Big Ten Meetings Recap

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down the biggest takeaways from the Big Ten meetings in Los Angeles, including growing momentum for a 24-team College Football Playoff, Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the SEC and Big Ten, and new Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum’s vision for the Hawkeyes.

🏈 The Big Ten is ALL-IN on 24 teams

Scott reports directly from the Big Ten meetings where Tony Petitti and league leaders pushed hard for a 24-team playoff model featuring home playoff games and expanded access across the conference.

🔥 Jamie Pollard goes viral

The Iowa State AD says the Big Ten and SEC should “just break away already” — but take all their sports with them. Chad and Scott discuss the fallout and how Big Ten athletic directors reacted behind the scenes.

✈️ Also included:

• Why the SEC is hesitant about playoff expansion

• How Iowa would’ve benefited from a 24-team format

• The coming scheduling chaos in football and basketball

Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices