Murph & Andy: New ISU AD and CFP Expansion

Iowa State has a new athletic director, the College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams, and the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series! Keith Murphy and Andrew Downs break down a busy Friday on Murph & Andy. The guys discuss Iowa State’s hiring of Jared Benko as athletic director, his experience at Auburn and Georgia Southern, and what his background in fundraising, NIL, and revenue sharing could mean for the Cyclones’ athletic department. Plus, debating the pros and cons of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, examining how the changes could affect college football, and celebrating the Brewers’ sweep of the Dodgers to capture the National League pennant. With Iowa and Iowa State on a bye week, it’s also Pumpkin Patch Saturday, and the guys look ahead to the weekend before wrapping up with listener feedback, Throwdowns, Scott School, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! 00:00 Intro 03:38 Jared Benko’s Background, Fundraising and NIL Experience 10:25 What Benko’s Hiring Means for Iowa State Athletics 23:06 College Football Playoff Expansion: The Case for 24 Teams 30:25 How Expansion Changes the College Football Playoff Race 41:56 The Milwaukee Brewers Sweep the Dodgers 46:00 Sports, Entertainment and Friday Conversation 1:04:00 The Future of College Football and Playoff Expansion 1:15:15 More Debate on the 24-Team Playoff 1:25:36 Brewers Celebration and What’s Bugging You 1:28:45 Throwdowns 1:35:27 Weekend Radar and Plans for Pumpkin Patch Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices