Petitti's 24-Team Playoff Push Gains Momentum Across Power Leagues

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is pushing to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams by 2027, gaining momentum as ACC and Big 12 back the idea and even some SEC members show openness. With planned revenue projections and a potential vote later this year, Petitti argues the larger field would keep more teams competing in meaningful games late in the season, though critics warn the expansion could dilute the regular season and reward underperforming teams.