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Big Ten to Drop Championship if 24-Team Playoff Begins

7/29/2026

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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said the league will drop its championship game if a 24-team College Football Playoff starts in 2027.
He said the Protect College Sports Act is a priority and warned missing the August Senate recess could stall the bill.
He noted SEC commissioner Greg Sankey prefers a 16-team format and opposes expansion.
He reported Ohio State signed a $17 million-a-year jersey-patch deal with Chase.

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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said the league will drop its championship game if a 24-team College Football Playoff starts in 2027.
He said the Protect College Sports Act is a priority and warned missing the August Senate recess could stall the bill.
He noted SEC commissioner Greg Sankey prefers a 16-team format and opposes expansion.
He reported Ohio State signed a $17 million-a-year jersey-patch deal with Chase.