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OK, time for the episode:
Alex and Richard take subscriber questions in the run-up to the season, with an early focus on realignment matters:
The Athletic reported that despite a desperate financial offer, Memphis has not gotten traction in its effort to join the Big 12. Why not?
Why was Louisiana Tech, which isn’t very good, a good backfilling candidate for the Sun Belt after Texas State joined the Pac-12?
What do we make of conferences (the American and Big 12 so far) doing away with preseason media polls?
What do we make of Tulane’s addition of former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff?
Do we have any Week 1 game travel plans? (Richard does.)
Should Maryland fans be worried about the prospect of their school getting left out in future realignment? (This question could apply to lots of Big Ten and SEC schools.)
Why did a story about Catapult video footage access go so quiet?
Which is the deepest P4 conference for QB depth in 2025?
How are our video game dynasty builds going?
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