ACC backs Big Ten's push for 24-team College Football Playoff
Jim Phillips announces support for expanded bracket, pressuring SEC and reshaping postseason access.
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips announced Wednesday that the conference is backing the Big Ten's proposal to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. This marks a major shift in power conference alignment, as the ACC aligns with the Big Ten to push for a significantly larger bracket. Phillips emphasized the need for a model that balances competitive equity with the sport's growing demands, signaling that the current four-team format may be nearing its end.
