College football analyst Josh Pate criticized the planned expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams during an appearance at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 in New York City.
Pate, speaking onstage at the Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026, voiced his opposition to the format change, though specific details of his arguments were not disclosed in the initial report.
The College Football Playoff's move to a 24-team bracket represents a significant shift from the current four-team system, and Pate's remarks add to the ongoing debate surrounding the expansion.
