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CFP Expansion Stalemate Hits Deadline | Spokane News
The College Football Playoff is stuck in a high-stakes tug-of-war over expansion, with a new 20-team proposal on the table as a potential compromise—but it’s far from settled. The Big Ten wants 24 teams, the SEC leans toward 16 or even 12, and ESPN prefers a smaller field to protect its lucrative broadcast deal. Fox, meanwhile, pushes for more games to bid on. The 20-team plan includes play-in games to reach a 16-team bracket, possibly designed to delay the inevitable move to 24 and keep Fox out of the main playoff spotlight. With a December 1 deadline looming and financial projections…
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