Big Ten Pushes for 24-Team Playoff

College football’s playoff debate just got wilder as Big Ten’s Josh Whitman flips the script, pushing for a 24-team playoff to spice up the regular season and reward more teams for winning. He argues the current system’s too restrictive, comparing it to other sports and insisting a nine-win Power Four team deserves a shot at the title. While the Big Ten once resisted expansion, Whitman now champions it — and even believes bowls can thrive alongside a bigger playoff, citing his own Illinois team’s fun bowl experiences. His vision? More games, more excitement, and a smarter, cozier future for college football’s postseason. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a00696c3fe23e8b