Spencer Rogers & Michael McDonald 
In this episode of the 23 Personnel Podcast, hosts Spencer and Michael discuss the excitement surrounding the upcoming college football season, updates on Texas Tech's fall camp, and recent coaching changes in the basketball program. They delve into the performance of the running backs, position battles, and the significance of the kickoff luncheon. The conversation also covers Texas Tech's ranking in preseason polls, the new college football playoff format, and changes to injury timeout rules and review terminology, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging tone. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to college football, including new overtime rules, the ongoing realignment of the Pac-12, and the challenges of travel for teams. They also share personal experiences with food, pop culture references like the revival of King of the Hill, and adjustments in family life. The excitement for the upcoming college football season is palpable, along with a fun recount of attending a Banana Ball game.
00:00 – Introduction
00:24 – Excitement for the Upcoming Season
02:05 – Updates on Texas Tech Football
03:22 – Basketball Updates and Coaching Changes
11:03 – Running Back Performance and Expectations
15:09 – Fall Camp Updates and Position Battles
27:17 – Preseason Polls and Rankings
36:41 – New College Football Playoff Format
38:29 – Playoff Structure Changes in 2025
44:24 – Impact of New Playoff Format
46:08 – Injury Timeout Rules and Their Implications
48:51 – Defensive Rules Adjustments
54:03 – Substitution Rules and Their Impact
57:31 – Review Process Changes
58:38 – Overtime Timeout Adjustments
59:47 – Pac-12 Conference Realignment Discussion
01:09:32 – Questions & What did we learn
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