The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) have agreed to eliminate their football championship games as part of a new 24-team playoff format, according to a report by John Leuzzi of USA TODAY published on November 9, 2026.
The move signals a major shift in college football's postseason structure, with the two power conferences opting to forgo their traditional title games in favor of an expanded playoff system.
Details of the new playoff format, including selection criteria and scheduling, were not immediately disclosed.
