College Football Playoff expansion alters 2027 schedules for several teams

Beginning in 2027, the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams, prompting notable scheduling adjustments for several programs. Power Four teams must play 10 Power Four opponents, necessitating some to modify their non-conference games. Indiana, USC, Oregon, TCU, Nebraska, and Missouri are among teams facing challenges to ensure compliance with the new requirements. Conferences are updating their schedules to accommodate the new playoff system, with many teams needing to secure an additional Power Four non-conference opponent to qualify for playoff consideration.

• 7:22 PMCBS Sports — College Football Playoff expansion forces Indiana, USC and others to overhaul 2027 schedules