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Nick Saban criticizes 24-team College Football Playoff expansion

Nick Saban criticizes 24-team College Football Playoff expansion
World Sports · 02:30:52 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has sharply criticized the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, declaring "There's not 24 teams" worthy of inclusion. Speaking on November 6, 2026, Saban argued that the current talent pool does not support such a large postseason field.

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