ESPN will reportedly pay additional $345 million annually for expanded College Football Playoff

On Thursday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the College Football Playoff was “nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams,” beginning with the 2027 season. This may sound hyperbolic, but it’s not: Nearly everyone hated the news, though nobody hates it more than Josh Pate. Amidst the backlash, Nick Saban called a spade a spade.…