The College Football Playoff first round is in the books, and The Barry Alvarez Show is back to break down what it all means for the sport — and for Wisconsin. Barry Alvarez and the crew discuss: 🏈 Reactions to the CFP first round — what stood out, what surprised, and what it says about the expanded Playoff 🔄 Transfer portal fallout, including Badgers like Eugene Hilton Jr. entering the portal 🦡 How portal movement continues to reshape Wisconsin’s roster and offseason priorities 🏆 Bowl games in 2025 — do they still matter in the CFP era, or are they losing relevance? 📖 Best bowl game stories from Barry and the crew — memories, moments, and why bowls once meant everything With Barry’s perspective as a former coach, athletic director, and College Football Playoff committee member, this episode offers both big-picture context and inside-the-room stories you won’t hear anywhere else.