ESPN has taken a stance against expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, according to a report published on November 11, 2026 by Kevin Harrish of The Comeback. The network's opposition adds a significant voice to the ongoing debate over the postseason format.
The report did not specify the reasons behind ESPN's position, but the network is a major rights holder for college football broadcasts. Any change to the playoff format would require agreement among conferences, media partners, and the NCAA.
