Big 12 Conference coaches have unanimously endorsed expanding the College Football Playoff from its current 12-team format to 24 teams, according to recent conference discussions. The coaches believe increased playoff access would benefit Big 12 member institutions competing for national championship opportunities.

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has been vocal about playoff expansion, arguing that elite Power Four programs need a more robust postseason system. Venables has stated there is only one way to create a foolproof playoff system for top-tier college football programs, though he did not elaborate on specific structural details.

The Big 12's position reflects broader conference realignment and competitive balance concerns across college football. League officials believe expanded playoff access would help level the playing field for Big 12 schools competing against programs from other major conferences.

In addition to playoff expansion discussions, Big 12 coaches are considering adding a 10th conference game to their regular season schedule. This potential change would align with scheduling trends in other major conferences and could impact both regular season competition and playoff positioning.

The current 12-team College Football Playoff format began with the 2024 season, replacing the previous four-team system. Any further expansion would require approval from conference commissioners, university administrators, and television partners who hold broadcast rights to the playoff games.