The Bill Barnwell Show

Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Many Cons of a 24-Team CFP

The Bill Barnwell Show

Show Notes

Bill and ESPN's Bill Connelly discuss the push for a 24-team college football playoff and the negative effects it would have.

0:00 Welcome

2:06 Who wants a 24-team playoff?

7:25 Championship Week changes?

9:09 Would a 24-team playoff really help the ACC/Big 12 proportionally?

10:27 Super league threat is always looming

14:35 What would the incentive be to schedule tough games?

16:49 How much would a 24-team playoff diminish the regular season?

18:47 Has the CFP been excluding many title-worthy teams?

22:05 What would a 24-team playoff do to the bowl system?

24:11 What would you do if you were the CFB commissioner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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