CFP, ESPN ‘nearing deal’ on 24-team format to begin in 2027
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The College Football Playoff appears to officially be expanding. According to a report by ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel, the CFP “is nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams” for the 2027 season. A deal is “expected to come together in the near future, pending final approvals,” Thamel writes. Prior reports indicate that…
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- First appeared on Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
- ESPN started reportingESPN