A second wave of College Football Playoff expansion is potentially around the corner, and Nick Saban is on board with the idea of constructing a larger postseason bracket. The legendary former Alabama coach said further expansion "is probably a good thing" as the sport continues to map its path forward into uncharted waters.

The College Football Playoff already expanded to 12 teams this past season, but more change appears to be on the horizon. A new format starting in 2026 could have as many as 16 teams. No matter the exact number of teams involved in the expansion,

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Nick Saban's talking points about College Football Playoff expansion remain very similar, no matter how many teams are involved. The former Alabama football coach was never for expanding the CFP, he said, viewing bowl games as too important to the tradition of college football.