College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams, eliminate conference championship games

NEW YORK — The College Football Playoff is doubling its field to 24 teams beginning next season, marking a sport-altering overhaul with numerous ripple effects. The long-rumored format change became official Monday after the CFP’s management committee unanimously approved the expansion. ESPN signed a five-year contract worth a reported $1.7 billion to remain the exclusive broadcast home of the ...