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New Conference Alignments, Expanded Playoffs Mark Changes for Upcoming College Football Season

Sheduer Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes.

As college football kicks off its first full weekend of regular-season play, several major conferences will have new teams and new television outlets distributing their games. Also on deck is an expanded College Football Playoff organizers hope will create greater fan interest and viewership. 

ESPN Saturday will launch its new 10-year deal with the SEC with the highly anticipated Clemson-Georgia matchup on ABC. The deal for 15 additional SEC college football games will run concurrently with a separate 20-year agreement between ESPN and the SEC that also runs through 2033-34.

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