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Report: CFP Board Votes to Expand College Football Playoff to 12 Teams

The College Football Playoff field will expand to 12 teams.

Per ESPN's Pete Thamel, the CFP board of managers approved the 12-team format in a vote Friday that is expected to be enacted for the 2026 season.

The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach noted the vote was unanimous among the 11 managers.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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