06/06/2026
Off The Bench is back Saturday, and college football has no shortage of drama.
Nick Saban took his message to Congress as lawmakers debate the future of NIL, the transfer portal, and national rules for college sports. Mike Elko said the quiet part out loud about College Football Playoff expansion, arguing that the Playoff should still be hard to reach while admitting coaches have their own job-security motives. Plus, Steve Sarkisian’s comments about Texas Tech’s schedule sparked a response from Joey McGuire, who challenged Texas to settle it on the field in Week 1.
We break down what all of it means for the future of college football, the regular season, and the growing power struggle between coaches, conferences, players, and lawmakers.
Topics:
Nick Saban talks to Congress
NIL and transfer portal reform
Mike Elko on CFP expansion
Should the Playoff be hard to make?
Sark vs. Texas Tech
Joey McGuire challenges Texas
Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.
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S1, EP22 | Saban Goes to Congress + Elko Calls Out CFP Expansion | Sark vs Texas Tech Heats Up
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