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There is strong support for a 16-team College Football Playoff format to begin as soon as 2026 if Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey can reach a specific compromise, multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions have told ESPN in the days leading up to one of the most significant meetings for the sport's postseason.
There's still a stalemate, though, between the two powerbrokers, which means that even with a majority in favor of the change, the playoff could remain at 12 next season.