ESPN and the College Football Playoff (CFP) have entered the final review stage in a bid to expand the college football playoffs to 24 teams.
The development was reported on Saturday, November 7, 2026. A file photo from December 20, 2025, shows a game official near the College Football Playoff logo at Kyle Field during a first-round playoff game between Miami and Texas A&M.
Further details about the proposed expansion, including a potential timeline and format, have not been released.
