More Teams in College Football

May 14, 2026, 16:22
USSports

Introduction

Leaders of college football want to change the playoffs. Now, 12 teams play. They want 16 or 24 teams to play.

Main Body

Some groups want 24 teams. They want more teams to have a chance to win. They also want more money from TV. Other groups want 16 teams. They think this is fair. ESPN is the TV company. ESPN does not want 24 teams because of their contract. Some people worry about the players. More games mean players get tired. Also, the regular games might become less important.

Conclusion

The leaders must decide. They need to choose between more money and the health of the players.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'WANT' Pattern

In this text, we see a very common way to talk about goals or desires.

The Rule: Person/Group β†’\rightarrow want β†’\rightarrow thing

Examples from the story:

  • Leaders β†’\rightarrow want β†’\rightarrow to change
  • Groups β†’\rightarrow want β†’\rightarrow 24 teams
  • ESPN β†’\rightarrow does not want β†’\rightarrow 24 teams

⚠️ Simple Opposite

To say the opposite, just add "does not" before want (for one person/company):

  • Positive: They want more money.
  • Negative: ESPN does not want 24 teams.

πŸ“ Word Bank

WordMeaning
FairRight/Equal
TiredNo energy
ChanceA possibility

Vocabulary Learning

leaders (n.)
people in charge
Example:The leaders of the club decided to change the rules.
college (n.)
a school where people study after high school
Example:She went to a college to study engineering.
football (n.)
a sport played with a ball and teams
Example:Football is a popular sport in many countries.
playoffs (n.)
a series of games to decide a winner after the regular season
Example:The playoffs will start next week.
teams (n.)
groups of players who play together
Example:Each team has eleven players on the field.
play (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:They play football on the weekend.
want (v.)
to wish for something
Example:They want more teams to participate.
chance (n.)
an opportunity
Example:This is a chance to win a prize.
win (v.)
to be the best in a game
Example:They hope to win the championship.
money (n.)
money is used to buy things
Example:The TV shows bring in a lot of money.
TV (n.)
television, a device to watch programs
Example:Many people watch TV during the game.
contract (n.)
a written agreement
Example:ESPN had a contract that limited the number of teams.