The 2026 season will not bring another expansion of the College Football Playoff. That doesn’t mean expansion is off the table, though. In fact, it still appears more likely than not. The biggest hurdle is ESPN’s grip on the

ESPN College Football Insider and College Football Playoff expert Heather Dinich feels a lack of statement wins may be a problem for the Tide during the 2026 season.

Notre Dame enters 2026 with strong playoff odds, a favorable path and a key matchup against Miami that could shape its title hopes according to ESPN.

It's ESPN vs. Fox in the battle of postseason expansion. Ishika Samant / Getty I made my feelings clear last week about the possibility of a 24-team College Football Playoff. The majority of you agree with me that it would be ruinous to the long-term ...

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; A detail view of ESPN College Football logo on a TV camera prior to the game between the Houston Cougars and the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The college football ...

ESPN sees a path for Michigan football to reach the College Football Playoff despite a daunting schedule this year.

Here’s what ESPN is thinking for Clemson’s college football playoff chances for the 2026 season.