ESPN has reached an agreement to expand the College Football Playoff from its current format to 24 teams, according to a report from the Deseret News on Monday.
The deal marks a significant expansion of the postseason tournament that determines the national champion in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The College Football Playoff logo was displayed during a news conference in Irving, Texas, where the announcement was made.
Details regarding the implementation timeline, selection process, and financial terms were not immediately disclosed. The current playoff format features four teams, with an expansion to 12 teams already scheduled for the 2024 season.
ESPN holds the media rights to the College Football Playoff through the 2025 season, and this agreement likely extends that partnership.
