Jeff Brohm supports College Football Playoff expansion amid player concerns

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Jeff Brohm supports College Football Playoff expansion amid player concerns
Summary

Louisville coach Jeff Brohm endorsed the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 24 teams, suggesting it could happen as soon as 2027. Brohm believes a larger playoff allows for better representation from various conferences. In contrast, players Stanquan Clark and Lance Robinson expressed reservations about increasing the number of games, with concerns that a 24-team format could lead to excessively long seasons. The CFP has already expanded from four to 12 teams in 2024, raising discussions about the implications for conference championships and scheduling. Brohm advocates for strong nonconference matchups to enhance competition and viewer interest.

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  • Jeff Brohm favors 24-team CFP expansion by 2027.
  • Players express concerns over longer seasons.
  • CFP expanded from 4 to 12 teams in 2024.
  • Brohm emphasizes benefits of strong nonconference games.
  • Implications for conference championships discussed.
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  • 6:21 PMYahoo SportsLouisville coach Jeff Brohm welcomes expanded College Football Playoff
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Should the College Football Playoff expand to 24 teams? UofL coach Jeff Brohm and two of his players took opposite sides of the debate.

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