Power Auer: Proposed subdivision explained, gambling’s impact on how we view teams & 124th Army-Navy Game

In a whirlwind news week, Nicole and Chris break down the biggest headlines over the last seven days. What is the new proposed subdivision by Charlie Baker? How might it change the sport? Chris explains why the committee will change the way it ranks teams in the 12-team playoff era. Plus: AAC commissioner Mike Arresco retires; the committee's confusing criteria and gambling's impact on how we view teams; Fran Brown at Syracuse; the 124th Army-Navy Game; and more lawsuits?!

-Power 5: New subdivsion; Nicole on FSU; 12-team rankings (presented by Invesco QQQ); Mike Arresco retires; Heisman finalists (1:00)

-Open Bar: Gambling's impact on how we assess teams, CFP + Fran Brown at Syracuse (35:00)

-Happy Hour: Army-Navy Game! (40:30)

-On the Rocks: More lawsuits?! (43:45)

-Last Call: Title belts and "dads, Brads, and Chads" (48:45)

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