Sankey-Petitti Rift Likely Keeps CFP at 12 for Now
ESPN insider Heather Dinich says a leverage-driven clash between Greg Sankey and Tony Petitti will likely prevent timely adoption of a new College Football Playoff format, leaving the 12-team setup in place for 2026-27 as the January 23 deadline approaches and the Big Ten and SEC continue to wield the most influence.