Mike Locksley is out at Maryland, so where do they go from here? Insiders Richard Johnson and John Talty give insight on why now was the right time to get rid of Locksley, what this coaching search will look like, which coaches Maryland should go after and more.

Then, Richard and John preview what the Sunday headlines will be coming off of this weekend's slate of games. They take a look at #7 Ole Miss taking on #19 Texas, #6 Indiana visiting Michigan, #14 Houston going to #10 Utah and #18 LSU visiting Auburn.

Finally, the guys give out some midseason awards. They take a look at the best newcomer, midseason Heisman, coach of the year, the biggest surprise and biggest disappointment. Plus, they give you some names to watch for the weekend and more.

Get ready for Saturday with your College Football Insiders.

(1:09) - Maryland fires Mike Locksley: why now?
(3:36) - Aazaar Abdul-Rahim named interim head coach
(5:21) - Maryland's roster: players other programs will chase
(7:51) - Can Abdul-Rahim get the Maryland job full-time?
(9:16) - Why the Maryland job is better than people think
(11:42) - Jim Smith's first coaching search at Maryland
(13:14) - Top Maryland coaching candidates
(17:11) - Predicting Sunday's headlines: Ole Miss at Texas
(20:50) - Indiana at Michigan: Bryce Underwood benched
(23:12) - Houston at Utah
(25:33) - LSU at Auburn
(28:12) - Midseason awards: Best newcomer
(29:12) - Best newcomer not named Jesse LeGree
(30:39) - Heisman vote: Jeremiah Smith
(32:43) - Coach of the year: Will Stein vs. JaMarcus Shephard
(35:13) - Biggest surprises: UCLA and Kentucky
(37:04) - Biggest disappointments: Texas and Oregon
(39:45) - Names to watch: Kamario Taylor
(40:54) - Names to watch: Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown
(41:48) - One more thing: College Sports Commission investigations
(43:13) - Maryland, Florida State and Wisconsin: the buyout decisions

Five of the top seven AP Top 25 teams lost in the same week for the first tine in the history of the AP Top 25. Chaos doesn't do it justice to describe what Week 7 was like in the world of college football. Emily Proud, Brandon Marcello and Chris Hummer break it all down. They take a look at what impact Julian Sayin's injury will have on Ohio State and Jeremiah Smith's Heisman chances. Then they discuss Auburn's upset of Georgia and if all of the upsets in the SEC is a bad sign for the conference or if it was just a bad weekend?

Next, the crew shifts their focus to Texas. The Longhorns fell again to another unranked opponent. The crew discusses if Sark is under fire and how he might be able to fix the situation. Is it time to bench Arch Manning?

This season has been a rough one for some highly-touted quarterbacks. Emily, Brandon and John take a look at some quarterbacks who have recently been benched. They start with Bryce Underwood. Is he done for the season and for good with Michigan after being benched on Saturday? Then they look at Dylan Raiola's situation at Oregon. He was benched during the UCLA game and did not play most of the Nebraska game, but he became Oregon's savior as he came in at the end of the game and took down his former team to save the Duck's season. What is the quarterback situation looking like going forward as the Ducks await the return of Dante Moore?

Then, the Insiders get into a heated debate about the 24-team playoff. The room is split on what kind of impact it will actually have on the regular season. Who do you agree with?

All of this and much more on today's College Football Insiders.

(1:04) - How does Ohio State handle losing Julian Sayin?

(3:41) - Sayin's injury impact to Jeremiah Smith's Heisman campaign

(4:42) - Auburn upsets Georgia

(7:25) - SEC upsets a bad weekend or a bad sign for the SEC?

(14:52) - Texas loses to back-to-back unranked opponents

(16:35) - Sark under fire

(23:37) - Bryce Underwood benched

(27:53) - Dylan Raiola saves Oregon's season

(31:22) - Other QB questions from the weekend

(31:34) - Questions about Demon Williams situation

(32:51) - Tennessee QB controversy

(34:35) - How upsets will impact a 24-team playoff

(41:06) - Transfer portal's impact on the coaching carousel

(42:24) - Officiating issues continue

The College Football Playoff looks poised to expand to a 24-team playoff. News broke today that the CFP is nearing a deal for the new format to start in 2027. Emily Proud, Richard Johnson and John Talty are joined by national college football senior reporter Matt Zenitz. They discuss the news, what this means for the future of conference championship weekend and more. They also dive into injury updates for some big name players in college football. Zentiz updates everyone on Kamario Taylor, Aaron Philo, Dante Moore being ruled out again and Cal stars Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Kingston Lopa nearing their return.

Then, Emily, Richard and John discuss what the top storylines are for some of the biggest games this weekend. They look at #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU, #6 Alabama at #14 Tennessee, #13 Missouri at #9 Ole Miss and #16 Mississippi St at #22 LSU. They also discuss how Indiana can maintain its success as they preview #4 Ohio State at #5 Indiana.

Finally, they discuss if Jim Harbaugh could actually return to Michigan and how Oregon State found a diamond in the rough with Jesse Legree.

All of this and more on today's College Football Insiders.

(0:43) - College Football Playoff close to finalizing a 24-team expansion

(4:21) - Impact on conference championship weekend

(6:32) - Timeline of college football playoff

(7:29) - Kamario Taylor injury update

(10:56) - Aaron Philo update

(14:44) - What does Oregon do without Dante Moore for 2nd consecutive game

(16:18) - Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Kingston Lopa nearing return for Cal

(18:08) - #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU

(20:30) - #6 Alabama at #14 Tenneese

(24:32) #13 Missouri at #9 Ole Miss

(27:10) - #16 Mississippi St at #22 LSU

(30:40) - Potential positives of an expanded CFP

(34:42) - How Can Indiana continue it's success?

(38:03) - #4 Ohio State at #5 Indiana preview

(40:35) - Could Jim Harbaugh return to Michigan

(45:42) - How Jesse Legree ended up at Oregon State

(53:16) - Player to watch: Nick Marsh, Indiana WR

College football has wrapped up its most hectic week of the season and Emily Proud, Brandon Marcello and Chris Hummer break it all down. As they were looking at teams who have now entered the CFP race, news broke that UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for the year with a knee injury. The crew had previously discussed their thoughts on the future of the team this season, and then they dive deeper knowing the severity of the injury. They also discuss what kind of runs they think Kentucky and Missouri can make this year.

Then, they turn to the teams that appear to be exiting the CFP conversation. There is some serious scrutiny for Lane Kiffin and Mike Elko after both have had less than desirable starts. The crew discusses what has happened at each of these schools and if there is still a path for the CFP. They also look at Oregon and Dan Lanning's staff.

Later, Emily, Brandon and Chris look at the new hierarchy in the SEC. They discuss if Georgia is truly the best team in the nation after beating Alabama. On the flip side, they look at what kind of team Alabama may end up being this season. The crew also discusses what is going on with Texas and who is to blame for their offensive woes.

Finally, after revisiting the news about Iamaleava, they shift their attention to the refs. The crew takes a look at all of the incorrect calls that have resulted in a statement from the conference. It feels like it's the most it's ever been, but is that truly the case?

All of this and more when you join the College Football Insiders.

(0:45) - Is UCLA a real CFP contender?

(8:49) - Is Kentucky a CFP contender?

(16:03) - News breaks about Nico Iamaleava being out for the year

(24:24) - Is Missouri a CFP contender?

(24:49) - Lane Kiffin under scrutiny

(32:44) - Mike Elko under scrutiny

(36:58) - Dan Lanning and staff under scrutiny

(39:08) - Is Georgia the best team in the country?

(40:58) - How should Alabama be feeling after their loss to Georgia?

(43:26) - What level of concern is there at Texas?

(47:19) - Revisiting the Iamaleava news

(52:02) - Are refs causing more issues this year than normal?

(57:26) - Update on CFP negotiations

(58:53) - James Madison continues their run of success

The College Sports Commission has launched investigations on multiple schools around college football. Emily Proud is joined by the two reporters who broke the story: John Talty and Chris Hummer. They discuss what exactly is going on and why this could have a major impact for multiple football programs, some of whom are in the CFP picture. They also discuss what the fallout could be and where the investigation goes from here.

Then, the crew looks at the weekend's slate and discusses what the storylines will be coming out of Saturday's biggest games. They look at second-ranked Alabama facing sixth-ranked Georgia, seventh-ranked Indiana traveling to Nebraska, 13th-ranked Oregon hosting 21st-ranked UCLA and 19th-ranked USC going to Penn State for the White Out game.

Emily, John and Chris then shift their focus to quarterbacks under the microscope. They look at how long John Mateer's leash will be in the Red River Rivalry, why Julian Lewis has struggled at Colorado and what Faizon Brandon being benched in Tennessee means long-term. Plus, the crew gives you two players to watch for this weekend, Jamal Rule and Jesse Legree.

All of this and more when you tap in with the College Football Insiders.

(0:37) - Breaking News about The College Sports Commission's investigations.

(12:45) - Week 6 storylines

(12:55) - #2 Alabama vs. #6 Georgia

(18:33) - #7 Indiana vs. Nebraska

(22:07) - #21 UCLA vs. #13 Oregon

(27:16) - #19 USC going to Penn State

(32:12) - Will John Mateer get benched in the Red River Rivalry?

(35:24) - Discussing Julian Lewis' struggles in Colorado

(41:46) - Impact of Faizon Brandon's benching

(46:21) - Player to watch: Nebraska RB, Jamal Rule

(47:19) - Player to watch: Oregon St. WR, Jesse Legree

(48:48) - How UCLA turned its program around

(50:24) - Why Mike Locksley won't be fired this weekend

Teams in the Big Ten appear to be dealing with some internal crises and Emily Proud, Richard Johnson and Brandon Marcello try to get to the bottom of it. Michigan has been struggling all season, and one of our insiders thinks it has less to do with Kyle Whittingham and more to do with Bryce Underwood. Then, the look at Penn State's recent struggles. The crew talks about why Nittany Lions fans may have to practice patience this season. Plus, they also look at the drastic results in the SEC. One of our insiders shares why major wins followed by major losses may actually hurt the SEC's chances of getting teams into the CFP.

Later, the rumor mill continues to swirl. The crew discusses hot seats of Shane Beamer, Mike Locksley, Mike Norvell and more. Hear which coaches look to be on their way out, who is still fighting and who's seat has cooled off.

Then, the crew looks at the latest AP poll and discusses their biggest problems with how it looks after five weeks of football.

All of this and more on today's College Football Insiders.

(0:42) - Michigan and Penn State in crisis

(0:52) - What is wrong with Michigan

(7:02) - Why the Penn State transition has not worked thus far

(14:39) - How the SEC is hurting their CFP playoff chances

(22:16) - Hot seats

(22:23) - South Carolina's Shane Beamer

(24:47) - Maryland's Mike Locksley

(25:28) - Mike Norvell

(28:09) - Baylor's Dave Arranda

(29:41) - TCU's Sonny Dykes

(33:47) - Biggest problem with the AP poll

(38:18) - Colorado State fires their DC mid-game

(39:43) - Ahmad Hardy's future

Week 5 has arrived and Emily Proud, Richard Johnson John Talty bring you all of the storylines you must know going into Saturday's games. They take a look at #5 Ohio State visiting #14 Iowa, #8 Florida visiting #25 Missouri, #4 Miami visiting Clemson, Auburn visiting #17 Tennessee and Washington visiting #18 USC. The crew discusses what might be the biggest stories coming out of each of these matchups.

Later, John Talty reports on his visit to Starkville ahead of #16 Mississippi State hosting #7 Alabama. He talks with the crew about if Kamario Taylor will remain at Mississippi State after this season, where Mississippi State sits in the SEC hierarchy and what to expect for the matchup this weekend.

The crew closes the show talking about notable stories happening around college football. They discuss why a former Auburn staffer got arrested and what it has to do with Auburn, if Texas' discipline will cost them a chance at a national championship, the critical stretch Mike Norvell enters with Florida State and what the future of North Carolina and Wisconsin may look like.

All of this and more on today's College Football Insiders.

(0:46) - Headlines for #5 Ohio State at #14 Iowa

(3:33) - #8Florida at #25 Missouri

(5:36) - #4 Miami at Clemson

(8:16) - Auburn at #17 Tennessee

(12:14) - Washington visiting #18 USC

(15:05) - John Talty reports from Starkville ahead of #7 Alabama at #16 Mississippi State

(17:42) - Will Kamario Taylor leave?

(18:57) - Where is Mississippi State in the SEC hierarchy

(22:46) - Expectations for the game

(25:37) - Former Auburn staffer faces felony charges

(31:27) - Will Texas' lack of discipline ruin their season?

(39:29) - Florida State & Mike Norvell enter critical stretch

(41:23) - Looking at the future of North Carolina & Wisconsin

Week 4 of the college football season saw some teams in the SEC and Big Ten fall out of the Top 25, while new ones entered the chat. What does the new hierarchy look like in both of these conferences? Emily Proud, Brandon Marcello and Chris Hummer discuss what these conferences look like four weeks into the season. Is Florida back, and is Texas a true number one? What is Oregon's outlook in the aftermath of the USC game, and how should we feel about Indiana this season? They dive into all of this and more.

Then, the crew looks at the coaching carousel with a surprising new name that has been put on the list. Could Lincoln Riley be in his final season at USC? Matt Zenitz joins the show to discuss what may is happening down in southern California. Plus, Zenitz shares some names of who may be filling coaching vacancies.

Later, Emily, Brandon and Chris shift from coaches to quarterbacks. How much concern should there be for players like Marcel Reed and John Mateer? Plus, after a weekend of eye-opening incidents from players across the country, the crew discusses if players are going to start getting fined.

All of this and more with the College Football Insiders.

(0:58) - How has Sumrall brought Florida back?

(4:41) - Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State's breakout season

(8:45) - How should we feel about Texas' win?

(10:56) - How to view Tennessee

(13:41) - Update on Dante Moore

(15:25) - Dan Lanning's postgame comments

(17:10) - Inside Iowa's win over Michigan

(19:49) - Where does Penn State go after being upset?

(21:49) - What to make of this year's Indiana team

(23:20) - UCLA enters the Top 25

(25:00) - Coaching Carousel with Matt Zenitz

(25:16) - Maryland's Mike Locksley

(26:34) - South Carolina's Shane Beamer

(28:07) - Why is the coaching carousel slower this season?

(29:23) - Is Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?

(32:53) - Will there be changes at Texas A&M and Oklahoma?

(34:59) - Names to watch who will fill coaching vacancies

(37:08) - QB concerns

(37:14) - Texas A&M's Marcel Reed

(38:28) - South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers

(39:23) - Oklahoma's John Mateer

(40:11) - Colorado's Julian Lewis

(41:00) - Are fines coming for college players?