ESPN’s $345 Million Bet On A Bigger College Football Playoff

Yahoo Sports·October 17, 2026 at 12:37 PM

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ESPN pays $345 million extra for a 24-team playoff. Nick Saban calls it all about money. See what this means for your team and the future of the game.

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