Football Coaches Want New Rules for College Games

May 6, 2026, 20:40
USSports

Introduction

A group of football coaches wants to change the college game schedule. They want more teams to play in the playoffs.

Main Body

The coaches want 24 teams in the playoffs. They want to stop the conference championship games. This helps the season end faster in January. To save time, they want fewer break weeks. They also want games to be closer together. This helps students with their school work. Some groups like this plan. The Big Ten and Fox Sports say yes. But the SEC and ESPN say no. The SEC wants 16 teams because they make more money with their own games.

Conclusion

The coaches have ideas, but they cannot make the rules. For now, 12 teams will play in the 2026-27 season.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of 'WANT'

In this text, we see one word used over and over to show a desire or a goal: Want.

How to use it: Person β†’ want β†’ Something/Action

  • Example 1: "Coaches want new rules." (They desire a thing)
  • Example 2: "They want to change the schedule." (They desire to do an action)

πŸ› οΈ Building Sentences

To reach A2, stop using only "I like." Use want to express needs:

  • I want a coffee. β˜•
  • I want to go home. 🏠
  • We want more time. ⏰

⚠️ A Simple Rule

If you put a verb (action) after want, you must add to.

❌ They want stop β†’\rightarrow ❌ βœ… They want to stop β†’\rightarrow βœ…

Vocabulary Learning

group
a number of people or things gathered together
Example:The group of friends went to the park.
schedule
a plan showing when events will happen
Example:The school schedule lists the times for each class.
play
to participate in a game or sport
Example:They like to play soccer after school.
stop
to cease doing something
Example:Please stop talking during the lecture.
help
to give assistance or support
Example:Can you help me carry this bag?
season
a period of the year or time of activity
Example:The football season starts in September.
time
a point or period measured in hours, minutes, etc.
Example:We have plenty of time to finish the project.
break
a pause or rest from work or activity
Example:Take a short break before the exam.
weeks
a period of seven days
Example:The course lasts for six weeks.
closer
nearer in distance or time
Example:The deadline is closer than we thought.
together
at the same time or place, jointly
Example:We will study together for the test.
students
people who study at a school
Example:The students asked many questions during class.
school
a place where people learn
Example:She goes to school every day.
work
tasks or duties that need to be done
Example:He has a lot of work to finish.
plan
a set of actions intended to achieve a goal
Example:They made a plan to improve the game.
say
to speak or express something
Example:He said he would arrive at noon.
yes
affirmative answer
Example:Do you want to join? Yes, I do.
no
negative answer
Example:Can we go now? No, we have to wait.
because
for the reason that
Example:I stayed home because it rained.
make
to create or produce
Example:She will make a cake for the party.
money
currency used for buying goods or services
Example:He saved his money for a new bike.
own
belonging to oneself
Example:She has her own bike.
ideas
thoughts or suggestions
Example:He had an idea to improve the schedule.
cannot
not able to
Example:I cannot finish the assignment now.
rules
statements that tell what is allowed or disallowed
Example:The rules say no phones in class.
now
at the present time
Example:We need to start now.