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Iowa Football: 24-Team CFP Expansion Impact
Iowa Hawkeyes gain CFP access but face road games in expanded playoff.
In brief
Iowa Hawkeyes gain CFP access but face road games in expanded playoff. Iowa has a true path to the College Football Playoff with 24-team expansion but may face road games against top-ranked teams more often than bowl games. Originally reported by Iowa Hawkeyes On SI.
The Expansion
The College Football Playoff expansion to 24 teams is coming in 2027 after much discussion and proposed plans.
Iowa's Path to CFP
Iowa, the winningest program not to make the cfp since its inception, now has a true path to the postseason.
Regular Season Impact
The expansion raises concerns about how much the regular season matters and what will happen to bowl season.
Iowa's CFP Position
Iowa has finished inside the top 25 of the college football playoff rankings six times since 2014.
The Good
Iowa is staring at a true path to the postseason with 19 at-large bids in play.
Hosting Games
Iowa has a real possibility of hosting december games in kinnick stadium for fans and revenue.
The Bad
Expanding to 24 teams is stripping away what makes college football unique and special.
Iowa's Bowl Games
Winning bowl games matters for Iowa, but the expansion takes away that opportunity.
Iowa's Seed
Iowa is likely to make it into the 24-team field between the no. 16 and no. 24 seed more often.
Riley Donald's View
Riley Donald says the expansion will open up new opponents for Iowa that haven't been seen before.
What's Next
Iowa should prove themselves to the college football world when they get these inevitable opportunities.
The headline
Iowa has a true path to the College Football Playoff with 24-team expansion but may face road games against top-ranked teams more often than bowl games.
