Lane Kiffin backs proposed 2027 24-team playoff

LSU coach Lane Kiffin supports expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams, saying the change is necessary because conference schedules and competition are unequal and teams’ records alone do not reflect their strength. He argues a larger field would help the selection process account for schedule difficulty and game context, much as college basketball does. The 12-team format is expected to remain for the 2026 season, with a 24-team playoff potentially beginning in 2027; the expansion has drawn criticism from fans concerned about the regular season’s importance, tradition and added demands on players.