Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Michigan fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Last season, the College Football Playoff expanded from four to 12 teams, but what will the field expand to in the future?
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The field will be 12 for the 2026 season, but expansion is inevitable in 2027 and beyond.
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The SEC favors a 16-team format with 11 at-large teams and five conference champions.
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ESPN’s Heather Dinich says there is overwhelming support for a 16-team playoff, but the Big Ten will only agree to that if the field expands to 24 three years later.
In this edition of SB Nation Reacts, we want to know how many teams you feel should be in the College Football Playoff.
A four-team CFP isn’t coming back, a 12 team CFP doesn’t seem like it’s going to last, thus 16 or 24 are the most likely number of teams in the near future. It can be argued that 12 is even too many, especially with lackluster performances from James Madison and Tulane, and even Alabama and Oregon got embarassed (by Indiana). A 24 team field seems like an absurd cash grab that will result in far too many blowouts and also hurt other bowl games even more than they already are. The SEC and Big Ten to seem at a standstill about expanding the playoffs to 16 or 24 teams — but which conference will ultimately get their way?
How did you vote this week? Let us know in the comments and come back on Friday when we reveal the results.
