ESPN and CFP agree to expand playoff to 24 teams
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has shared his thoughts on the change.
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What happened
ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to expand the playoff to 24 teams in 2027, doubling the current field size. Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney publicly shared his thoughts on the plan, saying it is all about money. Commentators on a College Football Enquirer podcast discussed whether the larger format would be an improvement.
Why it matters
The expansion would double the size of the playoff field. Commentators are debating whether the bigger format will make the playoff better.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 11:45 AM ET: Reports said a likely 24-team College Football Playoff expansion could reshape college football in 2027.
- Oct 20, 1:20 PM ET: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney shared his thoughts on the planned expansion to 24 teams next season.
- Oct 20, 2:57 PM ET: College Football Enquirer co-hosts discussed the recent news that ESPN and the CFP agreed to the 24-team format in 2027.
Coverage
- The College Football Playoff is expanding - but will It be better? (Yahoo Sports)
- 'It's all money;' Swinney shares thoughts on College Football Playoff expansion (witn.com)
- Likely 24-team CFP expansion could reshape college football (again) in 2027 (Xander)
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