Paul Finebaum does an about-face on 24-team College Football Playoff: ‘It’s a great thing’

After previously lambasting the idea of a 24-team College Football Playoff as “utterly ridiculous,” Paul Finebaum has put down his sword now that the seismic expansion is confirmed. ESPN and the College Football Playoff made it official Monday, announcing a five-year, $1.7 billion deal to expand the tournament to 24 teams beginning next season. And…