College football faces playoff expansion and program instability

The College Football Playoff is facing criticism regarding a proposed expansion to a 24-team bracket. Critics argue that such a large field undermines the original purpose of the playoff system, which was designed to provide a more concrete method of crowning a champion compared to the previous Bowl Championship Series (BCS) era.

Separately, concerns are rising regarding the performance of major national programs. Former analyst David Pollack has highlighted significant issues facing the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Alabama, led by head coach Kalen DeBoer, has seen its championship outlook shift following consecutive conference losses to Georgia and Tennessee, specifically struggling with offensive production and rushing yards.