Saban, Tebow Criticize 24-Team CFP Expansion as Plan Nears Approval
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 17
Saban, Tebow Criticize 24-Team CFP Expansion as Plan Nears Approval
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 17
Summary
A proposed jump to 24 College Football Playoff teams drew sharp criticism Saturday from Nick Saban and Tim Tebow as the format appears close to being finalized.
Saban said 24 teams neither deserve nor can realistically win a national title, arguing the change would effectively kill bowl games and eliminate the SEC Championship Game.
Tebow said expanding from 12 to 24 would dilute the regular season by rewarding teams that merely get hot late instead of proving week-to-week consistency.
The plan would give seeds 1 through 8 a first-round bye and then a home game, one feature that some commentators view as a clear upside.
The debate now centers on whether a larger field improves the sport or mainly serves revenue, with other media voices saying fans overwhelmingly oppose the move.