Heather Dinich: There’s 'more momentum than ever' for 16-team College Football Playoff

Momentum is building for a potential expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 16 teams, possibly as soon as 2026. ESPN's Heather Dinich reported on the program Get Up that discussions are ongoing, particularly involving SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, who hold significant influence over the decision. The current stalemate between these commissioners is the main hurdle, with a deadline at the end of the month for a decision to expand from 12 to 16 teams by next season. The expansion is seen as a way to boost broadcasting rights and television revenue while making it easier for major teams to qualify. Kirk Herbstreit of ESPN has also advocated for this expansion. The SEC, which will not have a team in the national title game for the third year in a row, is particularly motivated to push for changes that could benefit its teams.