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Big Ten Championship Game to end after 2026 season as college playoff expands
By Elena Trujillo
College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams next season
Elena Trujillo
Elena Trujillo
Sports Reporter · Westerville, OH
Elena Trujillo is a passionate sports journalist who has dedicated over 8 years to covering high school athletics in the Columbus area. A graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Sports Journalism, she previously wrote for the Columbus Dispatch's sports section and brings a contagious enthusiasm to every story.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The College Football Playoff is expanding again, with 24 teams set to make the field next season and beyond. ESPN has reached an agreement with the CFP to double the amount of teams that qualify for the playoff. The deal is reportedly worth nearly $2 billion and covers the next five [...]
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