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The 24-team CFP is official + Mayhem in the Midwest: OSU & Michigan + Philip Rivers to NC State

Godfrey offers a crisis management roadmap for the rest of the season, while the guys debate whether a coordinator shakeup solves Ohio State's deeper problems To round out the show, former NFL star Philip Rivers takes over as head coach at NC State.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 10, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
Key points
  • What must Rivers establish in Raleigh from Day 1, and can he build an effective recruiting wall around the talent-rich Carolinas?
  • The crew analyzes why conference commissioners forced the expansion through, the death of conference championship games, scheduling conflicts with the NFL, and the impact on the Group of Six.
  • (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) David Rosenblum.

Jason Beck is out as Michigan's offensive coordinator, Ohio State fires its special teams coordinator, and Kyle Whittingham’s seat continues to warm up.

On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the College Football Playoff officially adopting a 24-team format.

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