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24‑Team College Football Playoff Expansion Must Be Abandoned

The idea to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is premature and ill‑justified, the columnist says, urging a stepwise approach and lessons from high‑school playoffs.

The proposal to double the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams is deemed reckless by a columnist, who argues that a 16‑team trial should come first. Drawing parallels to high‑school football expansion mishaps, the author stresses that the American Football Coaches Association recommends maximizing participants while preserving key traditions, but not at the cost of competitiveness. catcrossgame.com