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College Football Playoff Reportedly Nearing Deal to Expand to 24 Teams in 2027

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; A detail view of College Football Playoffs logo on a TV camera at Kyle Field prior to the game between the Miami HurricaPhoto: Yahoo Sports

How coverage differs ESPN's headline credits unnamed sources; Awful Announcing and Yahoo Sports headline the 'nearing deal' report from ESPN's Pete Thamel, otherwise largely agreeing.

The College Football Playoff is reportedly nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams, with the new format expected to begin in 2027, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The agreement is expected to come together in the near future, pending final approvals.

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