The College Football Playoff and ESPN on Monday agreed to extend the deadline to determine if there will be any changes made to the playoff format for 2026 and beyond.

The new deadline for completing the format and related structural decisions will move from Dec. 1 to Jan. 23, 2026.

"We appreciate the continued partnership and collaboration with ESPN as we work through the important elements that will shape the future of the College Football Playoff," CFP executive director Rich Clark said in a statement. "While no change to the current format is definite, this extension will allow the management committee additional time to evaluate the second year of the expanded playoff and ensure any potential modifications are carefully considered, fully vetted, and in the best interests of student-

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