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‘There’s not 24 teams in the country that can win the national championship’: Nick Saban not happy with CFP expansion

Published by The Comeback on November 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET

The College Football Playoff is reportedly on the verge of doubling in size, with a 24-team format set to begin next season. But Nick Saban is not on board with the idea. Appearing on the New Heights podcast this week, the legendary former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach said that there aren’t 24 teams in…

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