College Football Playoff Set to Expand to 24 Teams Next Season
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams starting next season.
Raleigh Durham, NC, November 9, 2026 — The College Football Playoff (CFP) is undergoing a significant expansion, with plans to increase the number of participating teams to 24. This change is slated to take effect starting with the upcoming season.
The decision to expand the playoff field represents a notable shift in the structure of major college football’s postseason. While the specific details of the expansion beyond the number of teams and the start date were not provided in the summary, the move to a 24-team format indicates a broader inclusion of teams compared to previous iterations of the playoff.
Further details regarding the selection criteria, seeding process, and the impact on bowl games were not immediately available. The summary did not specify which teams or conferences were involved in the decision-making process or provide any commentary from officials involved in the CFP management.
The College Football Playoff has evolved since its inception, and this expansion marks another significant development in its history. The precise implications for teams, schedules, and fan engagement are expected to become clearer as more information is released. The precise operational details, including the exact timeline for qualification and game scheduling, remain to be elaborated upon.
Story summarized from the original created by EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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