CFP, ESPN reach 'handshake agreement' to televise expanded 24-team playoff

Yahoo Sports·October 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM

The College Football Playoff (CFP) and ESPN have reached a preliminary “handshake agreement” to televise a new 24-team playoff format beginning next season.

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