# AWFUL: This is What YOU, Alabama Football Stand to LOSE in Playoff Expansion

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Podcast: [Cover Crimson Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cover-crimson-podcast-network-6596578)
Published: 2026-05-22T12:30:49+00:00
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## Resource

Alabama Football is one of many top programs that will be hurt by expanding the College Football Playoff field to 24 teams. Cover Crimson hosts Clint Lamb and Jimmy Stein explain why. Plus, why expansion won't stop at 24.

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