# Fixing the College Football Playoff

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Podcast: [Football Xpress](https://stenobird.com/podcast/football-xpress-7048979)
Published: 2026-01-26T23:56:21+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the FBX Podcast, I take a step back and look at the College Football Playoff and the overall structure of college football. With the 12-team playoff now in place and new guidelines being added for the future, the system continues to evolve but not without flaws. I discuss what the current playoff format gets right, where it falls short, and what I believe needs to change moving forward. This is a big-picture conversation about the state of college football, postseason structure, and how the sport can improve for teams, conferences, and fans. Follow FBX for more college football content and discussion: 📸 Instagram: @FBX_pod 🎵 TikTok: @FBX.pod 📺 YouTube: @FBXPress Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/football-xpress--6308175/support .

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