The 24-Team Playoff No One Wants + Mostly Sad QB Updates

The 24-Team Playoff No One Wants + Mostly Sad QB Updates

Author: The Athletic April 23, 2026 Duration: 37:40

CFP commissioners are meeting in Dallas, and Ralph gives a 50/50 chance that college football has a 24-team playoff by 2028. Stew isn’t happy. What’s really at stake here? We have presumed or official QB1s at Florida State, Stanford, and Georgia Tech. It’s not all pretty. Plus, mailbag questions on UNC vs. Colorado, and whether players still go to class.



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