CFP Management Committee moves playoff to 24 teams from 2027
The College Football Playoff, which currently has 12 teams, grows to 24 in the 2027 season.
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What happened
The CFP Management Committee announced on Monday that the College Football Playoff will expand from 12 teams to 24, starting in 2027. Coaches including Kansas head coach Lance Leipold, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney have responded, and Leipold said he supports the expansion.
Why it matters
The change also adds uncertainty to the future of the Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State. It also eliminates conference title games, according to Clemson's Dabo Swinney's reaction.
Timeline
- Nov 9: The CFP Management Committee announces the playoff will expand to 24 teams beginning in 2027.
- Nov 9, 8:49 PM ET: Kansas head coach Lance Leipold says he supports the expanded playoff format.
- Nov 10, 12:31 PM ET: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney comments on the expansion and the elimination of conference title games.
Coverage
- The CFP expansion to 24 teams generated a lot of local buzz in the Valley (cronkitenews.azpbs.org)
- Doesn't mean more: Mizzou coach questions need for conferences in 24-team CFP era (espn.com)
- Sumrall, Florida Embrace New College Football Scheduling, Playoff Field Amid Changes - WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM (wruf.com)
- Dabo Swinney weighs in on College Football Playoff expansion, elimination of conf. title games (foxcarolina.com)
- Steve Sarkisian addresses College Football Playoff’s expansion for 2027 (thedailytexan.com)
- What College Football Playoff expansion could mean for the Apple Cup (Seattle Times)
- KU’s Lance Leipold shares thoughts on 24-team College Football Playoff (kctv5.com)
- Auburn HC Alex Golesh Reacts to New 24-Team College Football Playoff in 2027 (Unknown)
- What now? Some key changes in the new 24-team College Football Playoff (AP)
- WVU Has a Real Shot at the 2027 College Football Playoff (Unknown)
- College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams, and here's what's changing (nbcchicago.com)
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