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College football is dealing with a complicated playoff expansion puzzle

Expanding for the 2024 and ‘25 seasons — and accessing an additional $450 million in revenue over those two years —- largely hinges upon whether the semifinals and championship games can be pushed back from their existing dates, with venue availability, big-event accommodations and television…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2022

Mountain West commissioner announces resignation

Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson announced Wednesday he is resigning from his position after 24 years. His final day will be Dec. 31.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

Thompson Explains Why He’s Stepping Down As MWC Commissioner

The 66-year-old has been the only commissioner of the Mountain West Conference.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14, 2022

Lincoln Riley’s Blueprint for USC: No Room for Second Place

The coach’s move to L.A., and the roster he has since assembled, is a sign of the college times. But will it come together for USC to contend for a title?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2022

Georgia coach Kirby Smart unmoved by playoff expansion

ATHENS, Ga. — Under coach Kirby Smart, Georgia figures to be a factor in the College Football Playoff going forward, no matter its current or future format. For now, at least, we know it’s expanding to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season. That was decided by unanimous vote…

Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022

Mark Story: Kentucky in a College Football Playoff? At 12 teams, the Cats can at least dream.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On Saturday night, Mark Stoops earned his 60th career win as Kentucky’s football coach with No. 20 UK’s uneven 37-13 victory over Miami (Ohio).

Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022

College Football Playoff Expansion Top 12 Projection, 2022 Version After Week 1

College Football Playoff expansion: What would the top 12 project to be if the new format was in place for 2022?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2022

Wasted time: College football expansion could have come months ago

ATLANTA — The road to Atlanta might become more crowded.

Tribune News Service · Sep 3, 2022

The College Football Playoff could expand to 12 teams as soon as the 2024 season

The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four teams no later than the 2026 season.

WEKU · Sep 2, 2022

College Football Playoff Expanding To 12: It Will All Be Fine. Really.

College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams. This is why it's a good thing.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2022