The Big Ten's Tony Petitti is trying to sell the unsellable concept that a 24-team CFP is better
Tony Petitti, the Big Ten commissioner, is advocating for a 24-team College Football Playoff (CFP) to enhance the regular season's significance. He argues that the current playoff format is outdated and does not reflect the competitive nature of college football. Petitti's proposal aims to modernize the playoff system and engage fans with more exciting matchups.
- ▪Tony Petitti is proposing an expansion of the College Football Playoff to include 24 teams.
- ▪He believes this change would create a more meaningful regular season and engage fans better.
- ▪Petitti highlighted the need to move past older traditions that limit playoff opportunities.
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