AthleticPulse24

Chairman of the Board: Fatma Al-Far

Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

World Sports

24-Team CFP Expansion Offers Silver Lining: Fall Weddings Possible, Columnist Says

24-Team CFP Expansion Offers Silver Lining: Fall Weddings Possible, Columnist Says
World Sports · 12:31:46 - Friday, 30 October 2026

USA TODAY columnist Blake Toppmeyer argues that the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams could have an unexpected benefit: freeing up fall weekends for weddings.

In a column published Thursday, Toppmeyer suggests that the larger playoff format may reduce the number of high-stakes games on Saturdays, giving fans more flexibility for personal events.

Share this article: