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What does a 14-team or 16-team CFP look like? What's next for SEC, B1G, ACC, Big 12, Notre Dame and G5 schools


Published on 2025-02-18 02:25:32 - MSN
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  • The SEC and Big Ten are leading the charge to further expand the College Football Playoff. How will this affect the ACC, Big 12, Notre Dame, and the Group of Five conferences?

The article discusses the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) from its current 12-team format to either a 14 or 16-team model, exploring the implications for various conferences and independent teams like Notre Dame. It outlines how the SEC and Big Ten might benefit from a larger playoff due to their dominance in college football, potentially securing more automatic bids. The ACC and Big 12 are also considered, with the article questioning how they would adapt to ensure their representation. Notre Dame's unique position as an independent is analyzed, pondering whether they would receive an automatic bid or need to rely on at-large selections. Additionally, the article touches on the Group of Five (G5) schools, discussing their fight for inclusion and relevance in an expanded playoff format, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to maintain competitive equity across different levels of college football programs.

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