This week is crucial for College Football Playoff expansion talks. The CFP’s 30-day exclusive negotiating window with ESPN is slated to end on Friday. Could that mean we get a decision on moving to a 24-team playoff? Perhaps. But we'll just have to see how this all plays out. More likely, though not certain, the CFP will open up to bidders beyond ESPN as it looks to make the financials work to expand beyond the current 12-team format, which expanded from a four-team playoff starting in the 2024 season. And as with any postseason expansion, the ripple effects could be abundant. Stay tuned. Coll...
If The CFP Expands, What Happens To Army-Navy And Conference Title Games?
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Oct 7, 2026 • 2 weeks ago
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