Mike Elko gives his brutally honest opinion about expanding the College Football Playoff
Mike Elko, head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies, expressed skepticism about expanding the College Football Playoff. He emphasized that coaches often prioritize their own interests over the sport's integrity. Elko suggested that making the playoff harder to enter could be beneficial rather than diluting its significance.
- ▪Mike Elko questioned the rationale behind seeking coaches' opinions on playoff expansion.
- ▪He argued that the focus should not be on making it easier for teams to qualify for the playoff.
- ▪Elko believes that the challenge of making the playoff should remain intact.
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OutKick-Sports Mike Elko gives his brutally honest opinion about expanding the College Football Playoff Elko told reporters at SEC Spring Meetings that coaches aren't answering for the good of the sport By Ian Miller OutKick Published May 26, 2026 6:14pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Will SEC Join Big Ten in Support of 24-Team Playoff? Joel Klatt discusses the impact of a 24-Team College Football Playoff and what that could mean for potential SEC and Big Ten Matchups. The College Football Playoff has been a resounding success in some areas, and a frustrating example of the modern sport in others.
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