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NFL to Expand to 18 Games by 2027, Impacting College Football

3/28/2026

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The National Football League (NFL) plans to expand to an 18-game regular season by 2027, potentially reshaping college football schedules.
College football could start the season on Week 0, the weekend before Labor Day, to avoid conflicts with the NFL.
The NFL could then return to Labor Day weekend with a multi-day slate of games.
Officials emphasize urgency, and the timeline is linked to Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta.

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The National Football League (NFL) plans to expand to an 18-game regular season by 2027, potentially reshaping college football schedules.
College football could start the season on Week 0, the weekend before Labor Day, to avoid conflicts with the NFL.
The NFL could then return to Labor Day weekend with a multi-day slate of games.
Officials emphasize urgency, and the timeline is linked to Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta.