There was breaking news on the possible new playoff model from the College Football Playoff Thursday afternoon.
According to the Athletics’ Nicole Auerbach, the CFP’s working group will be a 12-team model with the sixth highest-ranked conference champions plus six at large spots.
BREAKING – The recommendation from the CFP's working group will be a 12-team model, sources tell @NicoleAuerbach.
Six highest-ranked conference champions + six at-large spots. pic.twitter.com/0kd6ORqnqk
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 10, 2021
Also, Pat Forde and Ross Dellenger of SI.