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College Football Playoff Debate

Updated 2026-05-18 12:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Critics argue that doubling the college football playoff field to 24 teams would not significantly improve the sport. The current 12-team format is seen as adequate, but there are calls for reform.

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A 24-team playoff is too much: How to fix college football's postseason

Crowning a champ with a 12-team playoff hasn't fundamentally altered the sport, but doubling the field would.

2026-05-18 13:06 UTC