College Football Playoff leaders met outside Chicago to discuss a 24-team playoff format but did not vote on calendar or scheduling changes for the 2027 season, per ESPN and Yahoo Sports. The discussions are ongoing as negotiations with ESPN continue.
Yahoo Sports reported that CFP leaders are "closer than ever" to expanding to 24 teams, with one source telling the outlet: "If we can get a decent deal, we are definitely going to 24." Yahoo Sports characterized the 24-team model as a "foregone conclusion" among sport leaders, who are working through logistics including scheduling hurdles and potential buyouts of conference title games.
While no formal votes were taken on implementation details, the reporting suggests momentum toward expansion is building as officials prepare for the larger field.