24-Team CFP Winners and Losers: Iowa Becomes January Fixture?

JR and Greg Flugar break down Big Ten football news and the 24-team playoff impact on Big Ten winners and losers. Big Ten football news: how the 24-team CFP turns Iowa into a January fixture at 8-4, gives huge opportunities to Minnesota football, Illinois, and Michigan State, while Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan, Penn State, and USC could secretly give up advantages. Regular season gets more important for more Big Ten teams with new storylines and incentives. JR sits down with Greg Flugar (Gopher Godfather, host of College Football’s Peak Around the Corner) for a full Big Ten analysis on the 24-team college football playoff. They cover which Big Ten programs have the most to gain or lose, why expanded access creates more valuable games, comparisons to SEC teams like South Carolina, and broader implications for the sport. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: 24-Team CFP & Big Ten Impact 0:35 – Greg Flugar Joins the Show 5:10 – Oregon Discussion & Minnesota Gophers 2025 Outlook 14:55 – Why the 24-Team Playoff Makes Regular Season Better 23:45 – Big Ten Teams with the MOST to GAIN (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan State) 37:10 – Big Ten Teams with the MOST to LOSE (Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan) 48:10 – SEC Comparisons, Rivalries & Broader Implications 58:20 – Iowa QB Talk, Wisconsin, Final Thoughts with Greg 1:02:10 – Big Ten Bible Study Subscribe to The Big Ten Huddle for more Big Ten football news, winners & losers breakdowns, previews, and analysis! Find Greg Flugar: YouTube – College Football’s Peak Around the Corner | X – @FlugEmpire #BigTenFootball #24TeamPlayoff #IowaHawkeyes #OhioStateFootball #MinnesotaFootball #BigTenWinnersAndLosers #CFP #IllinoisFootball #OregonDucks ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.