College football fans, let's talk about the elephant in the room: a 24-team College Football Playoff. The idea is gaining traction, but it's one that needs to be benched before it ever takes the field.

Here's the thing about expansion—it's fine, until it's not. We've already made the leap from four teams to 12, skipping over eight entirely. Now, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is recommending a model that "maximizes the number of participants," and the number on everyone's lips is 24. But before we double the field again, let's pump the brakes.

Think back to high school football. In Ohio, the playoffs expanded from 16 teams per division in 1994 to 32 in 1999, and eventually to 64. It worked for prep ball, but college football is a different animal. The AFCA's other suggestions are spot-on: eliminate conference championship games, implement a single bye week, guarantee at least six days between games, and preserve the Army-Navy rivalry. All smart moves. But a 24-team playoff? That's a step too far—at least without trying 16 first.

Why the rush? We skipped from four to 12 without testing eight. Jumping from 12 to 24 would be like skipping from a first down to a touchdown without running the plays in between. The regular season already feels like a playoff in college football, where every Saturday matters. Diluting that with a 24-team field risks turning November into a mere prelude, not the high-stakes drama we love.

For fans who live and breathe the game—whether you're repping your alma mater's gear or just love the sport—the beauty of college football is in its intensity. A 24-team playoff might sound exciting, but it could water down the very thing that makes the sport special. Let's keep the focus on quality over quantity, and remember: sometimes, less really is more.