This week on The Phillip Jordan Podcast, I’m joined by legendary coach and broadcaster Max Howell. Coach Howell spent time on the sidelines at Troy, Florida State, and Ole Miss before becoming one of the most respected voices in sports talk radio for more than 25 years. A member of the Troy Sports Hall of Fame, he brings unmatched insight and perspective on the game. We dive into:<br /><br />• The rapidly changing landscape of college football — realignment, NIL, and where the sport is heading<br />• Alabama’s offensive struggles and what’s really going wrong in Tuscaloosa<br />• The College Football Playoff picture and how the committee got this year’s bracket<br />• New coaching hires around the SEC, plus which programs are trending up or down<br /><br />After the conversation, I close the show with my own take on this year’s College Football Playoff bracket and what I expect to happen.