# PARTICIPATION TROPHIES?! WVU & The 24-Team Playoff Debate

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Published: 2026-05-07T12:00:17+00:00
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#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers The College Football Playoff might already be changing AGAIN… and now there’s a growing push for a 24-team format. Some coaches want more access, more bids, and more opportunities — but is this becoming a participation trophy system? On today’s Locked On West Virginia, we break down: 🏈 Why coaches are pushing for expansion 🏈 Why the SEC & Big Ten are fighting over formats 🏈 How this impacts WVU and the Big 12 🏈 Whether West Virginia would BENEFIT from a larger playoff 🏈 Why conference championship games may be in danger 🏈 And whether college football is heading toward complete chaos Could this actually HELP Rich Rodriguez and WVU long term? Or is the sport watering down the postseason? #WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers #CFP #CollegeFootball #Big12 #RichRodriguez #WestVirginiaMountaineers #LockedOnWVU #CFBPlayoff #Football #SportsTalk Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager on…

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