The College Football Playoff leadership is actively exploring potential changes to the playoff format for 2026 and beyond. Executive director Rich Clark noted that everything is on the table, and there's currently no definitive model favored. During recent discussions at SEC meetings, a 16-team draft was proposed, suggesting five conference champions and 11 at-large spots, gaining traction yet surprising others, especially in the Big Ten. Agreement is critical between the dominant Big Ten and SEC, who must reach consensus on a new structure, especially regarding game schedules and playoff participants.
"Pretty much everything's on the table and they're taking a good look at it all of it," Clark said. "So I wouldn't say there's a leading contender right now for them, but they're taking a fresh look at it."
"They're obligated to come to an agreement on what the format is," Clark said.
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