Summary
College football leaders are debating how many teams should compete in the College Football Playoff (CFP). The Southeastern Conference (SEC) suggests a 16-team format, while the Big Ten proposes starting with 16 teams and then expanding to 24 within three years. Decisions on the format are expected soon.
Key Facts
- The SEC wants the College Football Playoff to expand to 16 teams.
- The Big Ten wants to initially expand to 16 teams and then to 24 teams in three years.
- The current expansion from 4 to 12 teams will begin in the 2024 season.
- Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner, proposes a format with five automatic qualifiers and 11 at-large spots.
- Tony Petitti, Big Ten Commissioner, supports a gradual expansion to 24 teams.
- The decision is expected by January 23, which will influence college football for the future.
- The Big Ten's plan would give one automatic spot to the highest-ranked Group of Six champion and 23 at-large spots.
