The Atlantic Coast Conference has thrown its support behind a proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, according to reports from conference coaches and athletic directors.

The ACC's endorsement aligns the conference with the Big Ten and Big 12, which have previously expressed support for the larger playoff format. This coalition of conferences could create significant pressure on the Southeastern Conference as discussions about playoff expansion continue.

The current College Football Playoff format includes 12 teams, a system that was expanded from the original four-team model. The proposed 24-team structure would represent another significant increase in the number of teams competing for the national championship.

Future expansion discussions will likely involve negotiations between the major conferences and playoff organizers. The alignment of multiple conferences behind the 24-team proposal could influence the direction of those talks.

The timing and implementation details of any potential expansion remain unclear, as conference representatives continue to discuss the format changes.