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CFP Director Bill Hancock Says 'We're Planning' on a Playoff Despite COVID-19

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College Football Playoff director Bill Hancock said the current plan is still to hold the event even though the coronavirus pandemic has left the upcoming season in jeopardy.

"We're planning on a CFP," he said, per Heather Dinich of ESPN. "That's what our staff is doing as we speak. Planning for it on time."

Hancock did note that any speculation would be just that at this point since the CFP is not until after a season that is still months away.

"It's only April," he said. "It's just too soon.