VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Nick Saban's talking points about College Football Playoff expansion remain very similar, no matter how many teams are involved. The former Alabama football coach was never for expanding the CFP, he said, viewing bowl games as too important to the tradition of college football.

A national conversation has taken hold among the powers that be about whether there may be room for a little more expansion. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, who seems to be vying for a commissioner position to spearhead the sport's interests, shared his opinion and concern about another expansion on Tuesday.

What if I told you the Big 12 could get two teams in this season's College Football Playoff without the charitable offer of two auto bids from the Big Ten and SEC? I know, it sounds odd given the national view of the conference,