College Football Playoff expansion could alter November dynamics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 10:12 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The college football is experiencing heightened tension this November as teams vie for playoff positioning. Various scenarios, including potential upsets involving Notre Dame and SMU, are shaping discussions around playoff qualifications. The anticipation builds as the current format prepares to shift next season with the expansion to a 24-team playoff, which could diminish the stakes this month. Many teams, including those with multiple losses, may find new paths to playoff inclusion, altering traditional narratives in college football as fans look ahead to 2027.
- •Current November races involve teams like Notre Dame, SMU, and Ohio State.
- •The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams next season.
- •Teams with multiple losses may still qualify for the playoffs.
- •Bitter rivalries are on the line, including Utah vs. BYU.
- •November's outcomes may influence future seasons under the new playoff format.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Enjoy the greatest month in sports before 24-team CFP ruins it
"The 24-team CFP promises more access, but it could rob November of the high-stakes chaos that makes college football unlike any other sport.
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