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Chris Klieman Says Playoff Should Be 16 Teams, No Free Passes

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman doesn’t want perks for anyone in the College Football Playoff. He believes the ideal setup is a straight-up 16-team bracket where every team plays the same number of games.   He told reporters at Big 12 Media Days that the perfect playoff model is “16 teams. I would eliminate the byes. Everyone should play the same number of games.” That statement suggests Klieman sees an expanded format as more competitive…
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Heartland College Sports broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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