College Football Playoff Expanding to 12 Teams
The College Football Playoff is set to expand to 12 teams, with six spots reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large selections. The proposal was approved by the CFP management committee in Indianapolis, and now moves forward to the full group of university presidents for approval.
This expansion would mean a significant change from the current format, which includes four teams competing for the national championship. The new format would include the six highest-ranked conference champions and the six highest-ranked other teams as determined by the CFP selection committee.
The first-round games would be hosted on campus sometime during the two-week period following conference championship weekend, with the quarterfinals and semifinals still being played in bowl games. The national championship game would continue to be played at a neutral site.
The goal of this expansion is to make the playoff more inclusive and give more teams an opportunity to compete for the national championship. The proposed format is expected to be in place for the 2023 season if approved by the university presidents.
Fans and experts alike are eager to see how this expansion will impact college football and the excitement surrounding the playoff. With more teams involved, the competition is sure to heat up, and the playoff race will be more intense than ever before.