Recent discussions suggest that college football may simplify its playoff format to a 16-team tournament starting in 2026, with five spots set aside for conference champions and 11 for at-large bids. This marks a shift back towards a clear bracket system after earlier complexities regarding multiple automatic bids. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey addressed various topics affecting playoff prospects, notably how moving to nine conference games could potentially decrease the SEC's playoff representation. The dialogue surrounding these changes continues to evolve as stakeholders weigh the implications of this proposed structure.
Though it's premature to declare the structure final, indications suggest a 16-team college football playoff is on the horizon, with five slots for conference champions.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey emphasized that switching to nine conference games may reduce the number of playoff teams the SEC can send each season.
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