Playoff expansions could reshape Iowa State Cyclones history—are these changes a golden opportunity or a threat to tradition? Nick Marovets investigates the sweeping proposals for both College Football and NCAA Basketball playoff expansions, spotlighting how a 24-team College Football Playoff would dramatically bolster Iowa State’s chances of postseason glory and financial windfall. He unpacks AFCA’s support for maximizing playoff spots, eliminating conference title games, and the cascading impact for programs on the cusp like Iowa State. Transitioning to basketball, Nick Marovets critiques the NCAA's move to a 76-team tournament, questioning if adding more at-large spots dilutes March Madness’ signature chaos and arguing that Iowa State—frequently a top seed under T.J. Otzelberger—remains largely unaffected, except for potential shifts in late-season competitiveness. Discussions cover how expanded fields extend program relevance, influence the meaning of “quality losses,” and spark tough questions about coaching retention and increased pressure on athletic departments. Is this the dawn of a new Cyclone era, or is too much at stake for the heart of college sports? Explore the high stakes and bold questions driving Iowa State into uncharted territory. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
