College Football Playoff Set to Expand to 24 Teams Next Season
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams starting next season, a significant change to its format.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 9, 2026 — The College Football Playoff (CFP) is undergoing a significant format alteration, set to expand from its current structure to include 24 teams. This major shift in the postseason landscape is scheduled to take effect starting next season.
The decision to increase the number of participating teams marks a substantial departure from the CFP’s established format. The exact number of teams that will now be eligible for the playoff has been confirmed at 24. This expansion is poised to alter the path to a national championship for collegiate football programs across the country.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the implementation of the 24-team format, beyond its commencement next season, were not provided. Information about the specific criteria for qualification, the selection process for the additional teams, or the structure of the expanded playoff bracket was also not detailed in the summary. The nature of the change itself has been described as significant, indicating a considerable impact on college football’s postseason.
Story summarized from the original created by EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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