CFP committee ripped for ‘considering’, yet ignoring fans’ negative opinion on 24-team expansion
But we decided to move forward with it." BENDER: The ugly side effects of a 24-team College Football Playoff Many fans and pundits were frustrated with the comments, which acknowledge fan opposition to expansion but ultimately brush it off: Makes sense.
Key points
- We might live in divided times, but opposition to another round of College Football Playoff expansion found widespread agreement as the powers that be considered moving from 12 teams to 24.
- What the hell do a bunch of fans who live for Saturday afternoons, spend through the nose to travel to games and buy tickets and bleed their schools’ colors, matter?
- "We’re aware of the fan sentiment and that many fans aren’t in favor of expansion.
"Ultimately we just need to make a spectacular Playoff." Clark explained that the College Football Playoff has a "responsibility" to deliver for fans, indicating that he is willing to let the 24-team format speak for itself in the years ahead.
Additional details
- The playoff is set to take effect in 2027, with the first two rounds being played at campus sites, conference title games fading away and the Heisman Trophy ceremony shifting one week earlier.
- Here's a look at why Clark's comments are facing backlash from disgruntled college football fans.
- In addressing that opposition while speaking with reporters, Clark created even more frustration.
- Ask NASCAR about alienating its core fan base and how that’s worked out for them.
- MORE: Projecting the College Football Playoff bracket after Week 10.
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