Washington's Jedd Fisch Is Lobbying For 24 Teams, And College Football Is About To Go Wild

Hold up, college football fans! Things are about to get absolutely BONKERS. Our own Washington Huskies coach, Jedd Fisch, is at the heart of it. At the Big Ten's annual meetings in Southern California, the whispers aren't just whispers. They're full-blown shouts for a 24-team College Football Playoff, and believe me, if this goes through, the sport as we know it transforms.

The Big Ten's New Power Move Is Undeniable

The Big Ten is playing chess, with the hardware to prove it. They're showcasing three national championship trophies: Indiana's football, UCLA women's basketball, and Michigan men's basketball. Three consecutive national football titles means their voice carries weight. They even invited reporters to their spring meetings, mimicking the SEC to get their message out.

Washington coach Jedd Fisch pushed for this, saying, "I just felt like if messages were getting out of one part of the country and not the other part of the country, some of the things that we wanted to share that we really believe in was getting missed." Fisch then listed the last six CFP teams: Washington, Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Indiana, Miami. Not one SEC team! He's making a point.

A 24-Team Playoff: The New Standard?

What's got coaches so fired up? They're DEAD SET on a 24-team College Football Playoff. This idea, brewing for less than a year, already has the ACC and Big 12 on board. The big question is if the SEC will back Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti's favored model. The Emerald City knows intense rivalries, and this could be epic!

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck says the 24-team CFP has "tremendous steam and power behind it, especially from the 18 head coaches in the Big Ten. When you do a lot of things that everybody's 18-for-18 for what we should do, I think it speaks volumes." Their goal: more meaningful November games for everyone.

Season Shift and Punting Pain: More Changes Ahead

This 24-team dream shakes up the college football calendar. Ditching conference title games and pushing the season start to Week 0 are on the table. The season needs to wrap up way earlier, with the upcoming one ending January 25, 2027. Ohio State coach Ryan Day demanded, "The season needs to be pushed up. We need to finish the season much sooner. Let's have this all done by the first week in January so we have a season that makes sense."

Plus, coaches argued heatedly about a new punting alignment rule. Big Ten coaches are furious, calling it "nearly impossible to officiate." They even suggested college football needs its own competition committee, like the NFL, to tackle these issues.

The stage is set. The Big Ten's intentions are crystal clear. Now, all eyes turn to the SEC meetings next week. Will they play ball, or will we see a tug-of-war for college football's future? This isn't just about more games, it's about shaping the entire sport. Get ready, because this conversation is just starting, and you know we'll be watching every play!

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