College Football Enters New Era with Expanded Playoffs and Major Realignments
The 2024 season brings 12-team playoffs, coast-to-coast conferences, and significant coaching changes.
- The College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams, extending the season to January 20.
- Major conferences like the SEC, Big Ten, and ACC now span coast-to-coast with new team additions.
- Nick Saban retires from coaching, joins ESPN's 'College GameDay' as an analyst.
- Army joins the American Athletic Conference, ending years of football independence.
- New rules include helmet communication and in-game video review for coaches and players.
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