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Story summary
- The College Football Playoff (CFP) and ESPN extended the expansion deadline from December 1, 2025, to January 23, 2026, to evaluate the 12-team format.
- The debate centers on expanding to 16 or 24 teams, with the Big Ten and SEC differing on automatic qualifiers versus at-large spots.
- If no agreement is reached, the playoff remains at 12 teams for the 2026-27 season.
