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College Football Playoff Stays at 12 Teams, SEC Adjusts

1/25/2026

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The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season after expansion talks failed.
The CFP management committee said Notre Dame will secure a top-12 spot if it finishes there.
The SEC will adopt a nine-game conference schedule to boost its strength of schedule.
The Big Ten's Indiana won the national title, signaling a shift in power, while the SEC seeks to regain status.

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The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season after expansion talks failed.
The CFP management committee said Notre Dame will secure a top-12 spot if it finishes there.
The SEC will adopt a nine-game conference schedule to boost its strength of schedule.
The Big Ten's Indiana won the national title, signaling a shift in power, while the SEC seeks to regain status.