ESPN's Plan for 20-Team CFP Reportedly a Non-Starter
Summary
ESPN proposed a 20-team College Football Playoff as a middle ground between the SEC’s desire for a 16-team playoff and the Big Ten’s push for 24 teams. However, the idea has not gained support, mainly due to disagreements over the value of conference championship games and TV broadcasting rights.Key Facts
- The current College Football Playoff has 12 teams.
- The SEC wants to expand the playoff to 16 teams.
- The Big Ten wants a larger, 24-team playoff.
- ESPN suggested a 20-team format with "play-in" games replacing some conference championships.
- The 20-team plan was not well received by the CFP management committee.
- Conference championship games generate over $200 million in TV rights fees for conferences.
- Fox Sports has the Big Ten TV rights and prefers a 24-team playoff.
- If no new plan is agreed on by December 1, the 12-team format will stay until at least 2027.
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