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Patrick Andres

College Football Playoff Makes Decision on Whether to Expand in 2026

In college football’s postseason, the status quo reigns for now.

The College Football Playoff will not expand in 2026 and will again consist of 12 teams for at least one more season, Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Fischer reported Monday morning. Per Fischer, the only changes are two slight tweaks that guarantee all Power Four champions access and Notre Dame a berth if it ranks in the top 12.

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