The merits of College Football Playoff expansion have been a widely debated topic in recent weeks with the postseason field set to grow to 12 teams as early as 2024. Among those in favor of the impending expansion is Urban Meyer, but not exactly for the reason that many fans might be.
The former Florida and Ohio State coach explained that he thinks expanding the field from four teams to 12 will help prevent players from opting out of bowl games.
"I think the powers to be look at the finances of it," Meyer told Big Ten Network earlier this week.