AFCA Push for 24-Team Playoff Aims to Reboot College Football Postseason
The American Football Coaches Association has recommended expanding the College Football Playoff to the maximum number of teams (24) and pairing it with calendar tweaks such as eliminating conference championship games, finishing the season earlier, and standardizing Week 0 scheduling. Proponents argue a larger playoff could reduce opt-outs, boost meaningful games for more programs, encourage tougher non-conference scheduling, and create a more engaging postseason, while potentially solving timing and fan-interest issues tied to the current format.
