The College Football Playoff board votes unanimously to expand the field to 12 teams
On September 2, 2022, the College Football Playoff Board of Managers voted unanimously to expand the playoff from four teams to 12, with the new format to begin no later than the 2026 football season.
Mark Keenum, Mississippi State president and chair of the CFP Board of Managers
More teams, more participation and more excitement are good for our fans, alumni, and student-athletes …
CNN Newsource, via KVIA
Day by day
- Sep 2, 2022The 12-team bracket was first introduced by a subcommittee of commissioners in June 2021.
- Same dayThe board announced on Friday that it had approved the larger field.
- Same dayThe field would be the six highest-ranked conference champions and the next six highest-ranked teams.
- Same dayThe board asked the management committee to explore starting in 2024 or 2025.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2 | Mark Keenum; George Kliavkoff; CBS Sports; CNN | 0 |
The day
Mark Keenum, Mississippi State president and chair of the CFP Board of Managers
So our plans are to begin the 12-team format for sure beginning in the 2026 football season …
Associated Press, via WSLS
It was time for us to make a decision …
Associated Press, via WSLS
CNN
The College Football Playoff Board of Managers has unanimously approved expanding the current four-team playoff format to include 12 schools, the board announced Friday.
CNN Newsource, via KVIA
A CFP subcommittee comprised of FBS commissioners that originally developed this 12-team bracket received a favorable reception when it was first introduced in June 2021.
The expanded 12-team bracket will feature the six highest-ranked conference champions as automatic qualifiers along with the next six highest-ranked teams.
Reaction
Welcomes the decision
George Kliavkoff, Pac-12 commissioner
The Pac-12 is strongly in favor of CFP expansion and welcomes the decision of the CFP Board …
Associated Press, via WSLS
Related
- Jun 10, 2021The playoff working group proposes a 12-team field
- The College Football Playoff board votes unanimously to expand the field to 12 teamsThis page
- Dec 20, 2024Notre Dame 27, Indiana 17
Sources
News and releases
WSLS, Sep 2, 2022“College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams by ‘26 season”
CBS Sports, Sep 2, 2022“College Football Playoff expansion: Board agrees to 12-team field with aim to implement as soon as possible”
- KVIA, Sep 2, 2022
“College Football Playoff to expand to include 12 teams no later than 2026”