Big changes may be coming to future bowl seasons + jersey patch battles begin

Changes coming to the future of bowl season. Matching schools with jersey patches. Why coaches are jumping from college to the NFL.

Changes may be coming to the future of college football's postseason. No, not for the CFP yet, but these changes are directly related to that. The changes are for the rest of the bowl season. Ross Dellenger shares his report about a potential re-worked plan for the bowl season that would include just 10 bowls between FBS teams. This also hinges on the final decision about the size of the College Football Playoff. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation as the group discusses if this would be a good move for college football and how exactly it would all work. 

Then, the newest accessory to college football uniforms is picking up steam. 2026 will be the first season that schools can wear brand sponsored jersey patches, and the latest patch was just revealed. Arkansas is partnering with Tyson Foods and will be donning a Tyson logo on their jersey. The guys discuss how these deals could end up being very lucrative, for both schools and athletes, and how this concept sets some schools up for success while potentially causing other schools to panic. Andy, Ross and Godfrey share who they think would be some good partners for various schools. Plus, Ross reports on the latest news from the College Sports Commission that could be worth millions.

Later, the crew discusses an alarming trend in college football. There continues to be a mass exodus of assistant coaches jumping from college to the NFL. Following the 2025 season, at least 33 coaches have left for roles in the NFL, and the main reason is the drain that college football is putting on the coaches. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what is causing this and if there is any way it will change? They also remember legendary head coach Lou Holtz, who passed away at 89.

Wrap up your week with today's College Football Enquirer.

Changes coming to the future of bowl season.  Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Changes coming to the future of bowl season. Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

0:00:00 - How might the future of bowl season change?

23:19 - What are the best jersey patch brands for schools?

37:47 - The latest College Sports Commission update that could be worth millions

46:25 - Why are coaches leaving college for the NFL?

54:54 - Remembering Lou Holtz

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Category: General Sports