# ANALYSIS: Why A 24 Team Playoff Could SAVE ISU, An Inevitability In The Future Of College Football

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Podcast: [Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cyclones-daily-podcast-on-iowa-state-cyclones-football-basketball-7122600)
Published: 2026-05-14T18:45:39+00:00
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Iowa State Cyclones could be the biggest winners if college football expands to a 24-team playoff—but at what cost? Nick Marovets analyzes how such a dramatic shift could boost the Cyclones’ odds of making the College Football Playoff for the first time, spotlighting financial gains for the athletic department and the Big 12, while weighing in on the risks of lower seeding and tough first-round matchups. Key topics include the potential disappearance of Big 12 Championship games, the heightened risk of head coach Jimmy Rogers getting poached if he quickly leads Iowa State to playoff berths, and the impact on regular season urgency. Would fans and administrators trade tradition for increased playoff revenue? Explore what a 24-team bracket could really mean for Iowa State’s future in the new era of college football.

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