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A logo for the College Football Playoff First Round

College Football Playoff TV schedule revealed, TNT games to compete with NFL again

However, TNT's first round games will air in different windows than last year.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 4, 2025 0
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A view of the CFP Trophy before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

CFP director urges diligence before expanding 12-team format

"I would rather stay at [the 12-team format] than rush to a decision that’s not good."

By Drew Lerner OnAug 18, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

College Football

ESPN-NFL deal likely spells change for CFP schedule

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yorkmark at Big 12 Media Days

Big 12 Commissioner ‘doubles down’ on preferred 5+11 CFP format: ‘It’s the right format for us’

"Five-11 is fair."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 8, 2025 0
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti

Tony Petitti stands by CFP proposal giving Big Ten, SEC four auto-bids each

"The alternative to this system is expanding the field and giving the committee more to do."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 30, 2025 0
A general overall view of an empty Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

TNT Sports to add a CFP semifinal game for at least three years under license from ESPN

The TNT sublicensed CFP package is set to grow even larger.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 6, 2025 0
Joel Klatt shares his opinion on why the Big 12 is supporting the wrong proposed CFP format.

Joel Klatt thinks Big 12 is ‘absolutely bananas’ for supporting 5+11 CFP format

"If you want the sport to continue coalescing power in only two power conferences, then go to a 5+11 model."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 4, 2025 0
Josh Pate

CBS Sports’ Josh Pate, The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel squabble over CFP expansion

"While honored to be called a moron on Josh’s show..."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 27, 2025 0
Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images

College Football

SEC, Big Ten look to expand College Football Playoff, form scheduling partnership, end conference championships

Field Pass altcast of Ohio State-Tennessee CFP game with ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ was off the rails

"Big Nut is busting his nut all over their faces."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 21, 2024 0
Joel Klatt and Lane Kiffin.

Joel Klatt roasts Lane Kiffin over CFP post: ‘If your team played half as well as you tweet you would likely be in’

Klatt had strong words for many, but it was especially notable to see him go at Kiffin.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 21, 2024 0
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin against Georgia on Nov. 9, 2024.

Lane Kiffin, Bret Bielema lobby for CFP inclusion on X

"Clearly Ole Miss should be in the playoff over Alabama, but Bama is the bigger brand and more than likely will get in over Ole Miss."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 1, 2024 0
Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; A general view of the College Football Playoff logo on a case on the Washington Huskies sideline before the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

College Football

ESPN reportedly ‘might pull’ College Football Playoff offer if CFP can’t resolve issues

Greg McElroy complaining about Oregon ratings.

College Football

After ranking Oregon No. 6, ESPN’s Greg McElroy was ‘irritated’ by CFP committee putting the Ducks there

On3’s Andy Staples on how realignment alters the College Football Playoff selection process

The College Football Playoff committee can essentially go back and rip up the expanded format before the contract starts the '26 season.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 10, 2023 0
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; TCU Horned Frogs teammates Dylan Horton (98) and Micheal Ibukun-Okeyode (94) celebrate their 51-45 win over the Michigan Wolverines during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-Arizona Republic Ncaa Fiesta Bowl Game

College Football

College Football Playoff semifinals most-viewed in five years, third most-viewed overall

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey confirms they’re looking at an in-conference playoff

"As we think as a conference, it's vitally important we think about the range of possibilities."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 23, 2022 0
Simpsons' prank calls.

The Cotton Bowl press box has been repeatedly prank-called during the Cincinnati-Alabama CFP game

Apparently, prank calls are still a thing.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 31, 2021 0

ESPN

Expanding to a 12-team playoff is another money grab, so how much money are we talking here?

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