Ohio State AD Gene Smith says ‘pause button should be hit’ on CFP expansion. Others fret over ESPN’s grip on football

Ohio State AD Gene Smith says ‘pause button should be hit’ on CFP expansion. Others fret over ESPN’s grip on football.

The chances of the College Football Playoff growing to 12 teams in 2023, the first year officials have stated it could expand, appear to be diminishing. The combination of uncertainty in the environment and a building skepticism over the power being collected by ESPN and the SEC after recent realignment moves have prompted a more cautious approach to expansion.