College Football Playoff Announces Expansion to 24 Teams
The College Football Playoff has announced an expansion to 24 teams, set to begin next season.
Augusta Aiken, GA, November 9, 2026 —
The College Football Playoff (CFP) has officially announced a significant expansion, increasing the field of participating teams from the current four to 24. This major change is slated to take effect starting with the next season.
The decision to expand the playoff field marks a substantial shift in the structure of college football’s postseason. Previously, the CFP involved a committee selecting four teams to compete in two semifinal games, with the winners advancing to the national championship game. The new format will broaden access to the playoff, allowing a larger group of teams to contend for the national title.
Details regarding the selection process for the 24 teams, specific tie-breaking procedures, and the exact format of the expanded playoff bracket were not immediately available in the announcement. The exact timeline for the commencement of the 24-team playoff is confirmed for the upcoming season.
Story summarized from the original created by EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press on www.wjbf.com, see more information here.
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