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The College Football Playoff committee is currently evaluating a proposed expansion from 12 to 24 teams, a move the source characterizes as a financial intervention for struggling institutions rather than a competitive improvement.
This decision rests on an offer being finalized by ESPN, which faces a 30-day negotiating window that closes over the next week.
The outcome will determine whether the expansion proceeds under ESPN's terms or moves to an open market bid involving other networks and streaming platforms.
The push for a 24-team format emerged after initial discussions favored a 16-team model following the national championship game in Miami.
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