Nick Saban says he is not supportive of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, even as reports indicate the format may be moving in that direction. Multiple outlets report that the former Alabama coach argues expansion would change the postseason in ways he does not favor.
Across coverage, Saban’s criticism centers on the motivations behind the proposal. CBS Sports reports he frames the shift as being driven primarily by revenue, describing money as the “bottom line.” Newsweek similarly reports Saban weighing in on what he believes is driving the change toward a larger field. The New York Post adds that while Saban pushes back on a 24-team model, he offers a different plan for how to handle postseason access.
While the outlets differ in how much detail they provide about Saban’s alternative, they agree that he is open to postseason changes in principle. They also agree that his main objection is to the specific direction of a 24-team expansion and the rationale he attributes to it. The broader debate continues among stakeholders as the CFP format discussions proceed.
