ESPN and College Football Playoff reach handshake deal on 24-team format
A larger playoff expands opportunities for mid-tier programs to compete for a title and gives ESPN expanded regular-season inventory, but raises questions about regular-season stakes and how many teams can realistically compete for a championship.
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