Fans filled the stadiums and built the sport. Here is how to make sure decision-makers hear us before a 24-team playoff becomes reality.
Five steps you can take today
- Share this site. Send the case against a 24-team playoff to friends, family and fellow fans.
- Post with the hashtag #SaveCollegeFootball on social media so fans can find each other and the conversation stays together.
- Contact your school. Reach out to your university’s athletic department and president through the official contact channels on your school’s website. Tell them you want the regular season protected.
- Contact your conference. Use the official contact or feedback channels listed on your conference’s website to share your view.
- Contact the College Football Playoff. Use the official contact channels on the CFP’s website to tell its leaders where you stand.
Tips for effective messages
- Be polite, specific and brief.
- Mention that you are a fan who attends games or watches regularly.
- Cite the numbers: 70% of fans oppose a 24-team playoff, per The Athletic survey as reported by Deseret News.
- Ask a direct question: why should the regular season be devalued?
A Dec. 1 deadline has been reported for 2027-28 format changes, so the sooner you speak up, the better.