Casey Woods advocates for Group of Six teams in CFP expansion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Missouri State head coach Casey Woods expressed concerns about the upcoming expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 24 teams in 2027. He emphasized the need for increased representation of Group of Six teams, cautioning that the format should not dilute the integrity of the playoff by admitting teams with poor records. Woods highlighted the importance of ensuring that the expansion benefits all of college football rather than just emphasizing revenue generation from television deals. He pointed out previous Group of Six participants, including Cincinnati, Boise State, Tulane, and James Madison, all of whom have struggled in the postseason without a win.
- •CFP expected to expand to 24 teams starting in 2027
- •Woods warns expansion may dilute playoff integrity
- •Calls for better inclusion of top Group of Six teams
- •Previous Group of Six teams have not won in CFP
- •Expansion linked to increased revenue from TV deals
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Casey Woods pushes for more Group of Six representation in expanded CFP
"Missouri State's Casey Woods warns CFP expansion could water down the tournament. The CFP is reportedly expanding to 24 teams in 2027.
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