College Football Playoff triggers 30-day window to negotiate expanding the field to 24 teams

The exclusive window allows the CFP to weigh offers for a 24-team field before a Dec. 1 deadline to enact changes for the 2027 season The College Football Playoff has triggered a 30-day negotiating window with ESPN, it announced Tuesday. The decision is intended to clarify financial considerations as the group considers expansion to 24 teams and represents a significant first step [1].

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1. cbssports.com · College Football Playoff triggers 30-day window to negotiate expanding the field to 24 teams Sep 8, 2026

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