Alabama AD Greg Byrne Predicts 24-Team Playoff and Tightened Conference Governance

By Kennington Smith III · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-23

According to Front Office Sports, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne is preparing for a future where the College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams while the SEC takes a more aggressive role in setting enforceable rules. Byrne notes that the rapid rise of athlete compensation

According to Front Office Sports, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne is preparing for a future where the College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams while the SEC takes a more aggressive role in setting enforceable rules. Byrne notes that the rapid rise of athlete compensation