The 24-team playoff trap: Chasing dollars while risking the soul of college football
The proposal to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is gaining traction among various stakeholders. Advocates argue that this expansion would provide more opportunities for deserving teams and increase revenue through ticket sales. However, some traditionalists warn that a larger playoff could dilute the excitement of the postseason.
- ▪The College Football Playoff is considering an expansion from 12 to 24 teams.
- ▪Supporters believe that more teams would allow deserving programs to participate and enhance fan engagement.
- ▪Concerns have been raised that a larger playoff might reduce the intensity and drama of the current postseason format.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/24-team-playoff-trap-chasing-030003803.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T03:37:30.269Z |
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