ESPN is reportedly preventing the College Football Playoff from expanding to 24 teams
ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Notre Dame want a 24-team College Football Playoff, but ESPN and the SEC reportedly stand in the way of major expansion.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: May 14, 2026, 2:27 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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