The Meritocracy of 24: Why Expanding the College Football Playoff Makes Sense The debate about the ideal number of teams in the college football playoff has been ongoing for years.
One thing is certain: tradition plays little role in this discussion. For decades, college football has operated under a patchwork system that prioritizes geography and legacy over fairness and competition.
The College Football Playoff (CFP) was introduced to address these issues, but its limited scope has only exacerbated the problem.