The Big Ten and SEC conferences are set to reshape the College Football Playoff (CFP) format, expanding the field to 14 or 16 teams starting in 2026. Under the new system, the Power 2 conference would secure four automatic berths each, with the ACC and Big 12 receiving two berths and the Group of 5 getting one. The move is seen as a power play by the dominant conferences, but critics argue it undermines the event’s credibility and alienates smaller schools.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6142361/2025/02/17/sec-big-ten-meetings-college-football-playoff-future