ATVS readers reject 24-team CFP format

Sixty-eight percent of voters in this week’s ATVS Reacts poll said they hate the new 24-team College Football Playoff format.

The result followed heated reactions across social media after the format was made public. The opposition reflects concern that expanding the playoff field could reduce the significance of the regular season and weaken the weight of individual wins and losses.

A 24-team field could give the Tigers a greater chance to compete for a national championship, including in seasons when they lose multiple regular-season games.

LSU faces a difficult SEC schedule.

More access to the playoff could help LSU, while also reducing the impact of the regular-season matchups that shape the college football experience.

Why it matters

A 24-team playoff could keep LSU in national championship contention after multiple regular-season losses. It also raises concern that each SEC result could carry less weight.

What to watch next

The timing and implementation details for the 24-team format are unavailable.