# Why Alabama, Other College Football Fans Should HATE 24-Team Playoff Expansion

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Podcast: [Cover Crimson Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cover-crimson-podcast-network-6596578)
Published: 2026-05-07T12:37:33+00:00
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## Resource

College football continues to go through significant changes, including the latest reports, which say that we're barreling towards another playoff expansion to 24 teams. Cover Crimson hosts Clint Lamb and Jimmy Stein share why that's a terrible idea, both for Alabama football and the rest of the country.

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