Video: CONTROVERSY SELLS: Why the CFP Will Keep 12-Team Playoff Format in 2026 | JJ & Alex
Jan 27, 2026, 11:24 AM | Updated: 12:01 pm
The College Football Playoff won’t be expanding from the 12-team format in 2026, and the decision has the college football world buzzing.
With guest host Stevenson Sylvester, JJ & Alex on the KSL Sports Zone break down why the CFP is sticking with the 12-team format, the role of the SEC and Big Ten in the decision, and how marquee programs like Texas, Utah, Notre Dame, and BYU are impacted. They also discuss what this means for bowl games, TV partners, and the future of playoff expansion.
📌 In this video:
✅ Why the CFP will remain a 12-team playoff in 2026
✅ How conference politics shaped the decision
✅ Effects on the Group of Five and top college programs
✅ The influence of TV partners and bowl games
✅ What this means for future playoff expansion debates
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