CFP, ESPN negotiating window extends to next week; no deal is expected, per report

Published by Awful Announcing on October 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

This Friday was the deadline for College Football Playoff leadership and ESPN to reach an agreement regarding a proposed 24-team format, but it appears as if any news about the contents of those negotiations will have to wait at least a week. According to a report by Ross Dellenger in On3, Friday is the day…

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