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CFP reaches 'handshake agreement' with ESPN to air 24-team playoff, sources say - ESPN
The CFP reached a "handshake agreement" with ESPN to broadcast a 24-team playoff beginning in the 2027 season, sources told ESPN on Friday, and though there is work to be done on paper, this is a significant step closer to doubling the postseason field.
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16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
The College Football Playoff has reached a "handshake agreement" with ESPN to broadcast a 24-team playoff beginning in the 2027 season, sources told ESPN on Friday. Though there is still a significa…