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The College Football Playoff could expand to 12 teams as soon as the 2024 season

The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four teams no later than the 2026 season.

The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted Friday to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season.

The university leaders who make up the CFP's Board of Managers would like to have the new format in place as soon as the 2024 season, if possible.

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