What Clark Lea said about AFCA CFP expansion, ending college football season earlier
Clark Lea, president of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), stated that the organization is pushing to end the college football season earlier and potentially eliminate conference championship games. The AFCA is seeking to conclude the season by the second Monday in January to align with the transfer portal window and academic calendar.
Clark Lea, Vanderbilt football coach and president of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), discussed the organization's recent endorsement of significant changes to the college football calendar. The AFCA supported College Football Playoff expansion and an earlier end to the season, potentially eliminating conference championship games. Lea stated that the primary focus is on fixing the schedule, as the current transfer portal window in January disadvantages schools with early spring semesters. The AFCA aims to conclude the season by the second Monday in January, allowing for an expanded playoff to end while aligning with the academic calendar. Lea previously supported a 16-team playoff, but the AFCA has backed a 24-team playoff. Vanderbilt was ranked No. 14 in the final College Football Playoff rankings in 2025, missing the CFP despite a 10-2 regular season record.
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