During a recent episode of Yahoo Sports Daily, hosts Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz, and Lucy Rohden took on the hot‑topic of a possible expansion of the College Football Playoff from its current 12‑team format to as many as 24 squads.
They argued that swelling the bracket would inevitably water down the regular season, turning games that once carried weight into mere stepping stones for postseason qualification.
Fitz pointed out that the chasm between the sport’s elite programs and the rest of the FBS is stark, and that adding more teams would likely produce a cascade of lopsided matchups, or blowouts, that could tarnish the viewing experience.
Rohden added that the regular season is the lifeblood of college football, providing narrative arcs, rivalries, and the stakes that make the sport compelling; any dilution of its significance would be a loss for fans and student‑athletes alike.
Why the Regular Season Matters
The regular season has long been celebrated as the heart of college football, where each Saturday brings new storylines, upsets, and breakthroughs that shape the playoff picture.
In their view, preserving that drama is essential; expanding the playoff without safeguarding the regular season’s intensity could ultimately erode the sport’s cultural relevance.