Big 12 mulls going back to divisions, options to determine two AQs

March 14, 2025

By Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports: The Big 12 will continue to grow. That is, if you believe the possibilities going forward regarding automatic qualifiers in the College Football Playoff.

That’s a reference to possibly more Big 12 games, not more Big 12 teams as the format and structure of the CFP begin to take shape for the 2026 season when the new six-year deal with ESPN begins.

Some are almost resigned to the fact there will be automatic qualifiers in the field at the urging of the Big Ten and SEC. Their proposed model of 4-4-2-2-1-1 means four AQs each for the Big Ten and SEC, two each for the ACC and Big 12, one at-large spot and one for the highest-ranked Group of Five conference champion.

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Big 12 back to divisions? League mulls College Football Playoff AQ options with play-in games at forefront

With CFP changes on the horizon, the Big 12 is considering its options to find its place

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