Rampant rumors of a forthcoming 24-team College Football Playoff (CFP) are reportedly becoming reality.
\n\nAccording to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, a deal to expand the current format from 12 to 24 could come as soon as the 2027 season.
\n\nThe news comes as the College Football Playoff Committee and ESPN have reportedly come close to terms on a deal that would keep ESPN as the league’s exclusive broadcast partner in the expanded format. The deal would also eliminate the four conference championship games and start the season a week earlier.
\n\n“While final details have yet to be announced, discussions about the 24-team field have included 19 at-large bids, the Power 4 conference champions as determined by each league, and the highest-ranked Group of 6 team,” according to Thamel and ESPN’s Heather Dinich.
\n\n“The New Year’s Six bowls (Rose, Fiesta, Sugar, Peach, Orange, and Cotton) are still expected to host the quarterfinals and semifinals, with the national championship game remaining in January.”
\n\nIn addition, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reports that, “If the CFP adopts the 24-team expansion deal with ESPN, it would come with a requirement that all P4 schools play at least 10 P4 games. Eleven schools do not meet that…
Original source: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/
