This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comGodfrey, Richard, and Alex talk out three big news developments over the past week. The Big Ten and SEC continue (3:01) to fight for extra spots and extra money in a new College Football Playoff system, so let’s address why the arguments in their favor are so hollow. Friday nights (16:55) have become a bigger part of the college football schedule of late, but 2024 is poised to see that go to a new level. And Dartmouth basketball players voted for a union (23:49). What does it mean for college football? Maybe a lot, maybe nothing, and we won’t know for a while. But nobody should deny what a huge deal it is. Also, Alex explains how to deal with Ted Cruz’s PR people when they get angry about something you write about college sports. This episode is for premium subscribers. Free subscribers can hear a preview. Production: Anthony Vito.