Coverage dated October 10, 2026

College Football Playoff expansion: CFP, ESPN continue talks on 24-team model

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The College Football Playoff and ESPN are continuing discussions regarding potential expansion to 24 teams after an exclusive 30-day negotiating window expired Friday. College Football Playoff media talks The College Football Playoff issued an update Saturday confirming that discussions with ESPN re…

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Fox5 Atlanta
College Football Playoff expansion: CFP, ESPN continue talks on 24-team model (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Oct 10, 2026
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The College Football Playoff and ESPN are continuing discussions regarding potential expansion to 24 teams after an exclusive 30-day negotiating window expired Friday. College Football Playoff media talks The College Football Playoff issued an update Saturday confirming that discussions with ESPN re…
Philadelphia Inquirer
CFP and ESPN extend discussion of media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 10, 2026
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The College Football Playoff says discussions continue with broadcast partner ESPN beyond an exclusive negotiating window over media rights for a potential doubling in size of the playoff field from 12 to 24 teams