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College Football Playoffs 24-team expansion hits unexpected, major obstacle

May 14, 2026

By Jobe Morrison, The Big Lead via Yahoo Sports: The college football offseason has brought significant change. Among the biggest developments, the AFCA and NCAA have agreed to explore expanding the College Football Playoff.

The proposal would expand the field to 24 teams while eliminating conference championship games. The AFCA, which represents college coaches, already approved the scheduling framework tied to the idea.

However, one major and unexpected obstacle has emerged: ESPN. The sport’s top broadcasting partner is reportedly pushing back against a 24-team expansion.

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