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College Football Playoff Expansion to 24 Teams Called Wrong, Greedy, and Bad for Sport

College Football Playoff Expansion to 24 Teams Called Wrong, Greedy, and Bad for Sport
World Sports · 14:47:26 - Friday, 13 November 2026

Columnist Kirk Bohls argues that expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will weaken the regular season, create more blowouts, increase bowl opt-outs, and raise travel costs for fans.

The expansion, set to take effect in the coming years, has drawn criticism for prioritizing revenue over competitive integrity. Bohls warns that a larger playoff field could diminish the importance of regular-season games and lead to more lopsided matchups.

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