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College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams in 2027 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams in 2027 season

Summary

The College Football Playoff is set to expand to 24 teams starting in the 2027 season, featuring 23 at-large spots. The Big Ten has pushed for this change and is seen as a significant winner, while the SEC may also benefit from increased participation. This new format will likely alter scheduling with a shift to a Week 0 start and could impact conference championships. Concerns are raised about the potential devaluation of the regular season as the playoff entry threshold may rise to three losses. The expansion may add financial resources to Bowl Subdivision schools and improve non-conference game quality.

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By the Numbers

•Playoff expansion to 24 teams confirmed for 2027 season.
•Big Ten emerges as a major winner in playoff reform.
•SEC likely to see increased participation in the new format.
•New scheduling rules may commence with a Week 0 start.
•Concerns about regular season drama diminishing with three-loss cutoff.

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