24‑Team College Football Playoff Expansion Must Be Stopped

Advocates of a 24‑team CFP argue for more inclusion, but experts point to historical over‑expansion in high‑school playoffs that led to diluted competition and longer tournaments. They suggest a 16‑team trial instead, citing the need for balance between competitiveness and scheduling. The American Football Coaches Association has called for maximizing participants while keeping a reasonable schedule, yet a 24‑team field lacks justification without prior testing. palladian.co.za