Big Ten Pushes a 24-Team CFP to Redefine Postseason

At a California gathering, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti urged expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, arguing it would make the late season more meaningful, boost scheduling options and nonconference matchups, and broaden access for more programs, even as the economics and impact on conference championships are debated; the SEC remains a key swing vote as talks on the playoff format continue.