"Sankey preferred a 16-team playoff model that was supported by nine other FBS conferences and Notre Dame. But under the CFP's governance structure, the Big Ten must co-sign any format changes. And Petitti, presumably with the backing of his schools, favored a ghastly 24-team model that would have fundamentally altered the regular season. After ongoing discussion about the 12-team playoff format, the decision was made to continue with the current structure, CFP executive director Rich Clark said in a statement released Friday."
"The impasse offers yet another example of the complete and utter lack of leadership at the center of the industry. In theory, Sankey and Petitti should act in the best interest of the playoff specifically and sport generally. Instead, they prioritize outcomes that best serve the 34 schools in the Big Ten and SEC that sign their paychecks. When the two conferences are aligned on policy matters, progress ensues."
The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team format through at least the 2026 season after Big Ten and SEC commissioners failed to reach agreement on expansion. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey backed a 16-team plan supported by nine other FBS conferences and Notre Dame, reserving five bids for conference champions and 11 at-large spots. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti proposed a 24-team model that would have fundamentally altered the regular season. CFP governance requires Big Ten co-signature for format changes. The Management Committee will continue reviewing the 12-team structure while conference self-interest and leadership concerns shape the impasse.
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