ESPN will reportedly pay additional $345 million annually for expanded College Football Playoff

Yahoo Sports·October 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM+1

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On Thursday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the College Football Playoff was “nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams,” beginning with the 2027 season. This may sound hyperbolic, but it’s not: Nearly everyone hated the news, though nobody hates it more than Josh Pate. Amidst the backlash, Nick Saban called a spade a spade.…

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