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Big 12 Pushes for Playoff Expansion Amid Army-Navy Setback

3/14/2025

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The Big 12 is eyeing automatic qualifiers for the College Football Playoff in 2026, which could lead to an exciting expansion of postseason games. In contrast, Army and Navy faced disappointment as their plea for a 13th regular-season game was rejected, hindering their chances to bolster playoff hopes. The stakes are high as teams strive for postseason glory.

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Story summary

The Big 12 is eyeing automatic qualifiers for the College Football Playoff in 2026, which could lead to an exciting expansion of postseason games. In contrast, Army and Navy faced disappointment as their plea for a 13th regular-season game was rejected, hindering their chances to bolster playoff hopes. The stakes are high as teams strive for postseason glory.