With the College Football Playoff aiming for expansion from four teams to 12 by 2024 at the earliest, the sport’s top coach has voiced his support for the proposal.
Alabama’s Nick Saban has been at the forefront of players’ rights issues over the last few seasons, including matters associated with Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) and now, for the playoff expansion.
“Bowl games are not something players want to play in,” Saban told HBO’s Back on the Record.
“…Now players opt out of that if it’s not part of the playoff. Therefore, I’m for expanding the playoffs,” Saban continued.