James Franklin Sparks Debate with Bold Take on CFP’s ‘Balanced’ Format—What’s Really Behind His Controversial Claim?

So, here we are—Penn State’s James Franklin stirring the pot again, this time with a take on the College Football Playoff that’s bound to ruffle some feathers. The first year of the expanded twelve-team format threw a curveball at everyone in 2024, cranking up the drama as more teams battled for those precious spots. Penn State? They not only made the cut but stormed into the semifinals, only to fall just short against Notre Dame in a nail-biter. Now, Franklin’s tossing out the provocative question: why should it be balanced? With the Big Ten’s heft and week-in, week-out grind, he argues, shouldn’t the playoff structure reflect those realities more fairly—whatever “fair” means in this chaotic business? As the 2025 season looms, with Drew Allar back under center and high stakes on the horizon, Franklin’s stirring the debate on a potential shakeup that could alter the very fabric of college football’s postseason. Is it time for a commissioner to lay down some rules of equal footing—or at least level the playing field? You gotta wonder… LEARN MORE.Penn State football’s James Franklin took a controversial stance on the College Football Playoff. The first year of the new twelve-team field provided plenty of drama for the 2024 season. With more teams vying for spots, there were more resumes to choose from among the committee, all leading to a thrilling race down the stretch. The Nittany Lions were safely in this field and made a deep run in the playoff to the semifinals. The season ended in a close defeat to Notre Dame.

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