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ACC commissioner Jim Phillips supports CFP expansion to 24 teams
TL;DR
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips advocates for expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams, citing support from coaches and athletic directors. He emphasizes the need for adjustments to the playoff format to include deserving teams that have been overlooked.
Key points
- Jim Phillips supports CFP expansion to 24 teams
- Desire for expansion comes from coaches and ADs
- CFP format needs tweaks to include overlooked teams
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ACC commissioner Jim Phillips supports CFP expansion to 24 teams
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is in favor of the College Football Playoff expanding from 12 teams to 24.
"The desire with the coaches and ADs is to go to 24," Phillips said May 13 at the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida, according to The Athletic.
Phillips added the CFP format needs to be tweaked when worthy teams miss out of the playoff like Florida State in the four-team format in 2023 and Notre Dame in the 12-team format last season.
The playoff format will remain at 12 for 2026. However, in the latest proposal from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), there is a chance the playoffs can expand in 2027 with popular options being 16 or 24.
The 12-team format is in its third year with the 2026 season. The CFP's management committee will meet in June to discuss the future of the playoff.
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney said he was "indifferent" about potential changes to the College Football Playoff format.
According to The State, Swinney said he isn't focused on any changes too much because "(he doesn't) have any control over it" and "it doesn’t really matter what I think."
Q&A
What did Jim Phillips say about the College Football Playoff expansion?
Jim Phillips expressed support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, highlighting the desire from coaches and athletic directors.
Why does the College Football Playoff format need to be adjusted?
The format needs adjustments because deserving teams like Florida State and Notre Dame have been excluded from the playoffs in recent years.
When did Jim Phillips make his comments about CFP expansion?
Jim Phillips made his comments regarding the CFP expansion on May 13 during the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida.