# Sarkisian Warns Against 24-Team Playoff

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Podcast: [Texas Longhorns Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-longhorns-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7467088)
Published: 2026-06-16T19:09:48+00:00
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Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is sounding the alarm on college football’s push to expand the playoff to 24 teams, warning it could undermine the regular season and dilute the sport’s prestige. He’s advocating for a return to the four-team format, arguing it better identifies elite teams and lets others finish strong without the “playoff or bust” pressure. While Power Four conferences push for expansion—claiming it boosts revenue and fairness—Sarkisian and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey share concerns that conference championships could vanish and regular-season value erode. Though a 24-team bracket offers more teams a shot at glory, Sarkisian remains firm: the old system better honored the game’s true champions and gave everyone a meaningful season finale. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6cbddcbce6565d78

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