Conferences And Notre Dame Agree On 6-year Deal To Continue College Football Playoff Through 2031

The 9 Bowl Subdivision conferences and Notre Dame reached an settlement Friday on six-year deal to proceed the College Football Playoff via the 2031 season, a major step that units in place a income sharing plan and permits the the CFP to finalize a media rights settlement.

Executive Director Bill Hancock stated the settlement doesn’t lock in a format for the CFP for 2026 and past. The playoff is increasing this season from 4 groups to 12, however that quantity may develop after the present contract with ESPN expires after the 2025 season.

Hancock declined to present particulars of the income sharing settlement, however stated the conferences and Notre Dame did agree that at the very least 5 conferences will probably be assured entry to the playoff every season.

“This agreement is a really important next step for the CFP,” Hancock advised the AP. “It ensures that fans will continue to have a postseason football tournament to enjoy, and they will see the best teams in the country competing for the national championship.”

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