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College Football Playoff Future at Stake Amid Tensions

6/20/2025

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The future of the College Football Playoff hangs in the balance as tensions rise between the Big Ten and SEC over automatic qualifiers and scheduling. With a potential 16-team format on the table, time is running out—executives must reach an agreement by December 1, 2025, or risk sticking with the current 12-team setup.

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Story summary

The future of the College Football Playoff hangs in the balance as tensions rise between the Big Ten and SEC over automatic qualifiers and scheduling. With a potential 16-team format on the table, time is running out—executives must reach an agreement by December 1, 2025, or risk sticking with the current 12-team setup.