ESPN and the College Football Playoff (CFP) have entered the final review stage in their bid to expand the college football playoffs to 24 teams, according to reports on Saturday.
The move would significantly increase the number of participants from the current 12-team format, which was introduced for the 2024 season. The final review comes as stakeholders evaluate the logistical and financial implications of a larger playoff field.
A file photo from December 20, 2025, shows a game official running across the College Football Playoff logo during a first-round game between Miami and Texas A&M in College Station, Texas.
