The 14-team playoff train needs to slow down | Can Penn State, Clemson bounce back? | UMass + Future of independents

Nicole, Audrey Snyder and Grace Raynor, the latter two are The Athletic's Penn State beat writer and recruiting expert, respectively, dig into reports about a 14-team playoff model that is being discussed. Is the 3-3-2-2-1 structure fair for the ACC and Big 12? Do the Big Ten and SEC deserve additional AQs? Is the committee moving too fast on this? Are Penn State and Clemson candidates to bounce back in 2024? Plus, thoughts on Texas A&M and Miami. Later, the trio discuss the hot button topic of court storming. What are some realistic solutions? Lastly, thoughts on moving Early Signing Day and the future of Notre Dame and independents.

Time stamps: - 14-team model (1:30) - Is finishing 3rd incentivized? (14:30) - Bounce-back teams; Penn St. (16:00) - Clemson (22:30) - Texas A&M (32:00) - Miami (36:45) - Court storming fixes (41:30) - Early Signing Day - does moving it to early Dec. solve the issues? (54:00) - UMass, future of independents & hard non-cons (1:00:00)

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