College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published November 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM MST

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Matt Baker of The Athletic about the decision to expand the 2027 college football playoff field to 24 teams.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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