CFP Expansion Explained: 24-Team Format Arrives in 2027

Luciana Rodrigues
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November 9, 2026

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College Football Playoff expansion, explained: How a 24-team format will work starting in 2027 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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Another College Football Playoff expansion is here.

ESPN’s Heather Dinich reported that the College Football Playoff has officially agreed to a deal to expand to 24 teams. The new format will take effect in the 2027 season, which would make 2026 the last year of the 12-team format after its three-year run.

Source: Yahoo Sports

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Luciana Rodrigues

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Luciana Rodrigues is a dedicated sports journalist and lead editor at Today Match Info, specializing in global football tournaments, real-time match reports, boxing championships, and sports analytics. She adheres to strict journalistic integrity and high editorial standards for Google News readers.

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