
Can 32 teams really make the 2025 College Football Playoff? Let’s talk about it.In this episode of Governor of College Football, we break down ESPN’s Allstate Playoff Predictor list of 32 teams with a 10%+ shot to make the CFP—from the elite to the outlandish.We spotlight the most intriguing contenders, call out pretenders, and react live to the state of the playoff race before a single snap.But that’s just the beginning.🎙️ INTO THE NEWS Stanford hires Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director DeAndre Moore fuels Arch vs. Ewers debate Alabama OC Ryan Grubb puts pressure on the Tide QB room Julian Sayin vs. Lincoln Kienholz at Ohio State Jaydn Ott blasts Cal culture after Oklahoma transfer Tennessee adds Landry Jones to its QB brain trust🎤 GOVERNOR REACTSTim Brando’s Top 15 is out—and it’s equal parts genius and chaos.We break down the biggest shocks, including: Penn State disrespected at No. 6 Alabama way too low at 14 Boise State and Tulane in the Top 15?! Arizona State’s rapid rise⚖️ GOVERNOR’S RULINGNIL Collectives Can Now Pay Athletes Directly — With GuardrailsWe dive deep into the College Sports Commission’s new NIL policy:✅ Deals over $600 must be submitted to NIL Go✅ Payments must deliver public value and profit✅ No more pay-for-play loopholesThis is the transparency the sport needed—and the foundation for future reform.🧭 AROUND THE NATIONWe walk through all 32 CFP contenders with at least a 10% playoff chance, based on ESPN’s Allstate Playoff Predictor.From Texas to UNLV, we separate facts from fantasy.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:15 Into the News15:00 Governor Reacts – Tim Brando’s Top 1528:00 Governor’s Ruling – NIL Collectives Explained44:00 Around the Nation – 32 CFP Contenders58:00 Final ThoughtsConnect with the Governor:🌐 Website: https://thecfbnation.com🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Leverett_KT📸 Instagram: / cfbnationhq Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if you love college football!🔔 Subscribe for DAILY CFB insights: / @governorofcollegefootball 💬 Which team do YOU think will surprise us in the 2025 CFP race? Drop your pick in the comments!