Big Ten wants a larger college football playoff

The Big Ten conference is advocating for an expanded college football playoff, potentially reshaping the sport's postseason structure. This move is driven by the conference's growing financial and competitive dominance. The Big Ten and SEC are reportedly pushing for a playoff format that guarantees multiple automatic qualifying spots for their conferences. This could lead to a 16-team playoff with significant representation from the Big Ten and SEC, along with other conferences. This proposed expansion, fueled by the Big Ten's recent success and financial strength, aims to increase its playoff representation. The ACC and Big 12 are also likely to support the plan, as it would provide them with more playoff opportunities.