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DIMINISHING RETURNS: Rhett Lashlee Adamantly CAMPAIGNS For 24-Team Playoff
Rhett Lashlee ignites debate with a bold case for a 24-team College Football Playoff, but is it too much for the sport? Grayson Singleton breaks down the hidden risks of overexpansion, including the point of diminishing returns, potential player fatigue, and how more teams might dilute the path to a national championship. The conversation weighs Lashlee’s arguments against fan experience, tradition, and revenue—while spotlighting the crucial role of automatic qualifiers and the lasting value of conference title games.
SMU Basketball’s future could shift if the proposed “five to play five”…
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