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College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams after the commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten couldn’t come up with a compromise for expansion.

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No expansion for the College Football Playoff after Big Ten and SEC remain at odds over format for the 2026 season

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College Football Playoff field will remain at 12 teams in 2026, per reports

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Did the CFP finally settle the debate on 2026 playoff size?

It appears the 12‑team playoff format will indeed survive into its second year, as the College Football Playoff (CFB) committee has opted not to expand the field for the 2026 season.

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College Football Playoff to remain a 12-team field next season

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No expansion for CFP after Big Ten and SEC remain at odds over format

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College Football Playoff format set for 2026

On3’s Brett McMurphy is reporting that the four Power 4 Conference champions — ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC — will all receive automatic playoff spots.

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CFP will remain at 12 teams after Big Ten, SEC fail to resolve dispute

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College Football Playoff to continue 12-team format through at least 2026-27 season

Inside the year-long CFP expansion debate that resulted in no change amid Big Ten-SEC standoff

The 12-team format will remain for at least one more season as the two power leagues were unable to come to an agreement

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Big 12 announces 2026 schedule with expansion of global matchups

The Big 12 Conference is making waves with its 2026 football schedule, unveiling a series of exciting matchups and global expansions. According to a press release,

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Tilman Fertitta calls Big 12's expansion vetting process 'a sham'

Houstonboard of regents chairman Tilman Fertitta had some strong words for the Big 12 in the aftermath of Texas' hiring of former Cougars coach Tom Herman. Houston experienced immense success in Herman's two-season tenure there, going 22-4, including a 13 ...

No decision yet on CFP expansion as deadline looms with Big Ten, SEC far apart on format

College Football Playoff leaders met Sunday in South Beach with expansion on the table and no resolution in sight. With the Big Ten and SEC still split on 16 vs. 24 teams, the postseason remains stuck at 12 with a deadline looming Friday.

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Big 12 commish Brett Yormark gives latest on whether CFP will expand

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark reiterated his support for a 16-team College Football Playoff and added that if and when it gets to that size, it should stay there for a good period of time. Yormark was asked whether, if a format ...

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The Big 12 Conference releases its 2026 football schedule

The Big 12 Conference has unveiled its 2026 football schedule, marking a global expansion with games in Europe and numerous high-profile matchups.

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The Big 12 Has a Playoff Problem and Time Is Running Out

What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage. This week, it’s time for an intervention. The Big 12 needs to start winning playoff games.

K-State basketball coach Jerome Tang bemoans influx of late night Big 12 games

K-State head coach Jerome Tang isn’t a fan of playing games that go up against the 10 o’clock news and late night talk shows. “Obviously, we have to play at certain times because TV pays the money,” Tang said this week. “But I think somehow we can get some of this under control and play at a decent time.”