The College Football Playoff will increase to a 12-team field beginning in 2026, unless an earlier implementation is possible. The contract for the current four-team playoff ends following the 2025 season.
The CFB Playoff Board of Managers, made up of university presidents, made the decision to expand the playoff. However, the 10 conference commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick must determine if the playoff can be implemented before 2026.
The commissioners meet next week in Dallas.