The Big Games We Missed Last Season | Why College Football NEEDS a 24-Team Playoff

from First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball · host Adam Gibby

On this episode of First and 16, we break down why college football should move to a 24-team playoff format. From Cinderella runs to powerhouse rematches, we look at the incredible matchups fans were robbed of last season and how an expanded playoff would make every week matter even more. We dive into seeding, home playoff games, Group of Five opportunities, and the chaos a true postseason bracket could bring. Would a 24-team playoff actually fix college football—or just create more controversy?

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