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.
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Fox could be the big loser of College Football Playoff expansion
Joel Klatt calls out SEC and Big Ten over playoff expansion greed
"It's a safety net, and it's unneeded, it's unwarranted, and it's greedy."
Congressman wants Big Ten, SEC investigated for collusion
As they attempt to bend the CFP to their liking, the Big Ten and SEC are getting called out by a congressman for possible collusion.
CBS Sports’ Josh Pate, The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel squabble over CFP expansion
"While honored to be called a moron on Josh’s show..."
Greg Sankey blasts ACC, Big 12 for ‘coordinated press releases’
"I don't need lectures from others about 'good of the game.'"
Stewart Mandel unloads on ‘cockamamie’ CFP proposal from Big Ten
"Nearly everyone The Athletic has spoken to about this subject over the past few months says this entire cockamamie scheme is the brainchild of Tony Petitti."
It’s official: Notre Dame will never join a conference
The College Football Playoff's straight-seeding model will officially put any Notre Dame to a conference talk to bed.
College Football Playoff adjusts its seeding format
You'll no longer need to be a conference champion to get a bye.
Fox announces NFL doubleheader against College Football Playoff
Just like last year, it looks like there will be an NFL doubleheader going against the College Football Playoff.
Tim Brando calls for College Football Playoff to add new TV partner
Likely playoff expansion and NFL competition may make that a non-starter, however.
CFP expansion ‘gaining support’ from Big Ten, SEC
A decision is expected to come "in the next few months" on a potential CFP expansion.
Pat McAfee calls out ‘cowards’ in College Football Playoff committee who won’t vote to change format
"That's why you are put in those positions ... that's your job."
Rose Bowl moving off traditional start time for upcoming season
"All three bowls shifting their start times allows us to place each game in an ideal window on New Year’s Day and provide the optimal viewing experience."
TV ratings could be criteria for automatic College Football Playoff bids, per report
Fox’s Joel Klatt would ‘do anything’ to call College Football Playoff game
"I’d love to be a partner."
Urban Meyer backs 14-team CFP format: ‘I just think it’s great for the game’
"Now, there's going to be a big caveat in that, the Big 12 and ACC are going to be pissed."
Pat McAfee reveals ‘Field Pass’ college football simulcast contract expired
“That contract is up, we don’t know if that’s ever going to happen again.”
‘No decisions’ on CFP format for 2025, 2026 after recent meeting
"Various models were discussed for all," but nothing formal has been proposed.
Disney beat all media companies in January TV viewership, thanks to CFP-boosted jump at ESPN
Disney topped YouTube, Netflix, and everyone else in January as per Nielsen numbers, thanks largely to ESPN.
Paul Finebaum: SEC, Big Ten ‘completely wrong’ for wanting College Football Playoff autobids
"There’s something inherently wrong about stacking the deck before the season."
Michael Wilbon rips ‘loathsome’ SEC, Big Ten plan for College Football Playoff
"It leads toward the ruination of what I appreciate about college football."
SEC, Big Ten look to expand College Football Playoff, form scheduling partnership, end conference championships
Social media roasts Chiefs with Alabama College Football Playoff comparisons
"The committee should have put Alabama in the Super Bowl."
ESPN records most-watched month in a decade
Added inventory from the College Football Playoff helped lift the network to a ten-year high.
