"CFP Officials Plan Expanded 14-Team Playoff Format from 2026 Onward"
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College football commissioners are considering expanding the College Football Playoff field to 14 or 16 teams starting in 2026, with discussions also focusing on adding more automatic qualifier spots. The current 12-team model for 2024 and 2025 is set, but the focus has now shifted to potential changes for 2026 onward. The CFP faces a time crunch to finalize a new television deal with ESPN, with discussions also involving revenue sharing and voting powers for the future.
Topics:sports#14-team-model#cfp-commissioners#college-football-playoff#expansion#sports#television-deal
- College Football Playoff officials discuss further expansion for 2026 onward The Athletic
- CFP officials discuss expanding to 14-team playoff in 2026 ESPN
- College Football Playoff bracket: Early predictions under 5+7 model as 12-team format begins in 2024 season CBS Sports
- College Football Playoff approves expanded format starting in 2024 season Fox News
- Change is coming to CFP. What will it look like? Yahoo Sports
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