The Big Ten commissioner has been outspoken in his belief when it comes to a new format for the College Football Playoff. And he has grounds to stand on with two straight titles.

At the conference's media days in Las Vegas, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said the league will not support any playoff model that increases the role of the CFP selection committee.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti delivered his state-of-the-conference address Tuesday at Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas, highlighting the conference's 13 national championships (two by Penn State) its nine other NCAA finalists. He also noted that the Big Ten played in eight of the 11 College Football Playoff games last season.

The Big Ten commissioner is reiterating the league’s preference for multiple automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, increasing the likelihood of a showdown with the Southeastern Conference when the format for 2026 is decided.

Petitti said a field determined by conference standings, rather than CFP rankings, would make the selection process more objective.

Colin Cowherd believes that the Big Ten is now the premier college football conference over the SEC headed into the 2025 season.

The Big Ten commissioner continues to advocate for a 16-team College Football Playoff format heavy with automatic qualifiers, saying it will enhance the regular season.

The college football season starts with two teams alone at the top of the Big Ten power rankings and a host of teams chasing the leaders.

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning won’t be short on talent in the 2025 season. Despite having multiple former five-star recruits and numerous former all-conference