News Summary:
On June 3, 2026, the College Football Playoff, ESPN, and TNT Sports announced kick times and broadcast assignments for the 2026-27 CFP, marking the first year of ESPN’s expanded package, which includes five games sublicensed to TNT Sports. This follows discussions about potential expansion, with Kirby Smart noting on May 27, 2026, that coaches are attempting to expand the playoff to 16 or 24 teams, with the vast majority favoring a 24-team format. Earlier on May 26, 2026, Kalen DeBoer addressed the CFP, which is scheduled to remain a 12-team format for 2026, while the Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC have stated their desire to expand the postseason to 24 teams. That same day, the proposed 24-team format was expected to be a dominant topic at the SEC Meetings in Destin, Fla., as Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti continued to advocate for doubling the current 12-team setup. Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema previously shared his views on potential CFP expansion on May 21, 2026.
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