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Why ESPN & the SEC Don't Want a 24-Team College Football Playoff | Big 12, ACC & CFP Expansion
Is a 24-team College Football Playoff actually coming? On this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down why momentum is growing behind CFP expansion — and why ESPN and the SEC may be fighting against it behind the scenes. From television rights and scheduling conflicts to conference power dynamics and playoff access, this episode dives deep into the real reasons college football's biggest power brokers could oppose a larger playoff format. Adam explains how a 24-team bracket could completely reshape the future of the Big 12, ACC, Notre Dame, and even the SEC itself. Would teams like…
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