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Why UW supports 24-team College Football Playoff field - The Seattle Times
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Big Ten executives, including Washington decision-makers, have coalesced around Commissioner Tony Petitti’s proposal to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams because it would increase qualifying opportunities for the conference, boost exposure and revenue, and reduce the impact of single-game elimination on strong teams. However, some figures from other conferences, such as Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, characterize the expansion discussion as self-serving and say broader issues—especially clearer NIL regulation—must be addressed first to protect program finances. The split highlights growing tension between conference interests on postseason format and cross-cutting concerns about athlete compensation and fiscal stability.
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