The College Football Playoff is scheduled to expand to 12 teams in the 2024 season. That means the first expanded playoff will play out in December 2024 and January 2025.
ESPN's exclusive broadcast rights deal with the CFP is expected to expand to include other networks, as the playoff format opens up from three games to 11.
12-Team College Football Playoff Bracket
The four highest-rated conference champions will be given the top four spots, which will each come with first-round byes.
The remaining eight spots will be given six at-large teams, plus the two highest-ranked conference champions.