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College Football Playoff announces expansion plans for coming years

For at least the 2026 season, the NCAA will keep the playoff a 12-team field.

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College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

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College Football Playoff makes key expansion decision for 2026 season

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Did the CFP finally settle the debate on 2026 playoff size?

It appears the 12‑team playoff format will indeed survive into its second year, as the College Football Playoff (CFB) committee has opted not to expand the field for the 2026 season.

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College Football Playoff to remain a 12-team field next season

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No expansion for CFP after Big Ten and SEC remain at odds over format

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College Football Playoff format set for 2026

On3’s Brett McMurphy is reporting that the four Power 4 Conference champions — ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC — will all receive automatic playoff spots.

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CFP will remain at 12 teams after Big Ten, SEC fail to resolve dispute

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College Football Playoff to continue 12-team format through at least 2026-27 season

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Which College Football Playoff teams will return in 2026? Ranking the chances of this year's 12-team field

Not every program will make it back to the College Football Playoff next season

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ESPN college football insider proposes best way to save bowl season

College football’s bowl season has steadily declined in recent years outside of the College Football Playoff and very few select games. The sport continues to put a higher emphasis on the CFP as a potential expansion for the 12-team