College Football's Big Change: Why 24 Teams Should Play

USATue Dec 09 2025
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College football is at a crossroads. The current 12-team playoff system is leaving teams and fans frustrated. Take Notre Dame, for example. They had a great season but didn't make the cut. Instead of playing in a bowl game, they decided to sit out the postseason. This decision has caused some tension between Notre Dame and the ACC. The issue goes deeper than just one team. Many believe the 12-team model is outdated. It doesn't give enough teams a fair shot at the national title. That's why there's talk about expanding the playoff to 24 teams. This would include automatic spots for the top teams from major conferences and some at-large picks. Imagine how exciting it would be to see more teams compete for the national title. It would make the sport more inclusive and give fans more reasons to cheer. The 24-team model would also add more home games, making it even more special for the teams and their supporters. But how would this new system work? The top four teams from each major conference would automatically qualify. The best two teams from smaller conferences would also get automatic bids. The remaining six spots would be chosen by a selection committee. This new format would give more teams a chance to prove themselves. It would also make every game matter more, especially those rivalry matchups. With more teams in the mix, the road to the national title would be more exciting and unpredictable.
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