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ACC Commissioner Pushing for 24-Team CFP Expansion

ACC Commissioner Pushing for 24-Team CFP Expansion

Summary

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips supports expanding the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 24 teams. He believes a larger playoff would allow more teams from conferences like the ACC and Big 12 to compete for the national championship.

Key Facts

  • The current CFP has 12 teams, including some conference champions and top-ranked programs.
  • The CFP selection committee recently included Miami over Notre Dame, causing debate about which teams deserve spots.
  • Jim Phillips says leaving strong teams out shows the current playoff size is too small.
  • Phillips argues that more teams in the playoff give schools hope and encourage investment in football programs.
  • Florida State was left out of the CFP in 2023 despite being undefeated before a key injury.
  • SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey prefers expanding the CFP to 16 teams instead of 24.
  • Both 16-team and 24-team models aim to include more deserving teams beyond the current format.
  • There are concerns that even with expansion, some teams from big conferences may still get chosen over more deserving teams.
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