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Nick Saban Criticizes 24-Team College Football Playoff as Money-Driven

Nick Saban Criticizes 24-Team College Football Playoff as Money-Driven
World Sports · 02:01:41 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban criticized the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, describing the move as being "about the money." Saban, who led Alabama to multiple national championships, argued that the expansion prioritizes financial gain over the competitive integrity of the sport.

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