Kirk Ferentz supports potential for 24-team College Football Playoff expansion
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Last updated Aug 10, 2026
During Big Ten Media Days, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz expressed his support for a potential expansion to a 24-team College Football Playoff. He believes this format would benefit various programs, including Iowa, which has consistently hovered around the top 25 without securing a playoff berth., Iowa Director of Athletics Beth Goetz echoed his enthusiasm, suggesting that a larger playoff field could keep more teams in contention later in the season. With the current format, Iowa's playoff hopes often end after early-season losses, but a 24-team bracket could offer more opportunities and flexibility for teams like Iowa to make postseason appearances more regularly.
- •Ferentz advocates for a 24-team College Football Playoff at Big Ten Media Days.
- •Iowa has never qualified for the current four-team playoff format.
- •A larger playoff could benefit teams like Iowa that are competitive but not elite.
- •Goetz supports the expansion, highlighting its potential to change scheduling dynamics.
- •Current playoff format limits teams' chances following early losses.
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