College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams in 2027
College leaders announced Monday that the College Football Playoff will grow from 12 to 24 teams starting next season, ending conference championship games. The first two rounds will be played on campuses. ESPN reported a five-year deal worth an additional $1.7 billion. Mississippi State president Mark Keenum, chair of the CFP board, said the change opens the playoff to "more programs, more student-athletes and more fan bases."
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Why it matters
Twice as many teams will reach the playoff, and conference championship games, a fixture for about three decades, will end. The first two rounds will be played on campuses.
What to watch
The first championship game under the new format is set for January 24, 2028, in New Orleans.
Sources
- NBC Los Angeles (AP): College Football Playoff officially expanding to 24 teams
- CBS Sports: College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams
- FootballScoop: CFP officially moving to 24 teams in 2027
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