By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
November 09, 2026 at 11:25 am EST
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Deal made FILE PHOTO: A general view of the College Football Playoff logo during the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game at Kyle Field on December 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. A deal has been reached between CFP and ESPN to expand the playoffs. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
November 09, 2026 at 11:25 am EST
The College Football Playoff will be changing thanks to a deal worth $1.7 billion with ESPN, according to reports from several media outlets. The agreement will expand CFP to 24 teams.
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ESPN’s Heather Dinich broke the news Monday morning. An official announcement is expected soon, Sports Illustrated said.
CBS Sports is citing unnamed sources in its report of the agreement. The Athletic also cited two unnamed sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity, adding that the announcement is expected on Monday.
Dinich and other media outlets said that the agreement will eliminate the Power 4 conference championship games.
The CFP is in the thi...