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REPORT: CFP Expands to 24 Teams After Reaching Media Rights Deal with ESPN, Conference Championship Games Eliminated
Monday, November 9, 2026
The College Football Playoff and ESPN reached a media rights agreement that expands the playoff field to 24 teams and eliminates conference championship games. The deal followed negotiations between the CFP and the broadcast network. No additional details about the agreement's financial terms, implementation timeline, or voting approval were provided.
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