Clemson fans react to College Football Playoff's new 24-team format

The College Football Playoff has announced an expansion to a 24-team format, set to begin in the 2027-28 season. While this season's playoff remains at 12 teams, the new structure will double the field and allow for more postseason games on campus sites. The top eight teams will receive first-round byes, with 16 first-round games hosted at various schools. Clemson can earn an automatic berth as the ACC champion or through the CFP rankings. Social media reactions reveal mixed feelings among fans, with concerns about the impact on conference championship games and the potential inclusion of underwhelming teams. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney previously commented on the playoff expansion before the official announcement.

• 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to new expanded College Football Playoff format