CFP leaders discuss logistics for proposed 24-team playoff format
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
College Football Playoff (CFP) leaders met on June 17 to discuss the potential logistics of a 24-team playoff format that could be implemented in 2027. While discussions delved deeper into the structure and implications of such a format, significant questions remain unanswered. The exploration of this expansion follows ongoing discussions about improving the postseason structure to enhance competitiveness and viewer interest. Further deliberations are expected as stakeholders continue to evaluate the feasibility of the new format.
- •CFP leaders held a meeting on June 17 to discuss playoff expansion.
- •A 24-team format could begin as early as 2027.
- •Discussions include the structure and logistics of the proposed playoff.
- •Many questions remain regarding implementation details.
- 9:28 PMESPN — Leaders face big questions over 24-team CFP
"CFP leaders took a deeper dive into conversations about a 24-team field at a meeting Wednesday, but there are still more questions than answers about the logistics of what the field would look like if it began in 2027.
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