The Latest Breaking News from College Football Playoff

Power Conferences May Form New Committee to Shape Future of College Football Playoff

According to a new report from Yahoo, there may be a new working group put together to discuss the future of the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24, 2025

Ohio State AD Explains Why He Thinks College Football Playoff Should Keep Expanding

The Buckeyes' AD said playoff expansion would benefit the game.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2025

Arch Manning Fails to Deliver in No. 1 Texas’s Loss

The Longhorns quarterback had a pedestrian performance in a much-anticipated debut, while coach Steve Sarkisian was overmatched against the Buckeyes.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 30, 2025

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 12 Illinois

The Illini aim to break through to the national spotlight after posting their first double-digit win season since 2001 last year.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 7, 2025

CFP Expansion Division Stems From Stronghold ESPN Has Over Games

A Big Ten push for more play-in games with other TV partners has roots in the Playoff extending its media rights deal with just one network.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2025

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 21 Boise State

Ashton Jeanty may be gone, but the Broncos remain the favorite to win the Mountain West and make the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 25, 2025

Jedd Fisch Takes Shot at SEC for Scheduling FCS Opponents in November

The Washington Huskies head coach was asked about SEC scheduling practices as it pertains to the College Football Playoff, and he did not hold back in his response at Big Ten Media Day.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24, 2025

Tony Petitti's CFP Proposal Doesn't Have College Football’s Best Interests in Mind

The commissioner remains the lone power figure pushing for College Football Playoff expansion with more opportunities for Power 4 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2025

SEC Head Coach Vouches for 30-Team College Football Playoff

Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz thinks the current field should more than double.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2025

Big Ten Tightens Stance on College Football Playoff Expansion

The league is not currently compromising on its preferred CFP format unless the SEC makes a scheduling change.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025