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ESPN secures 'handshake agreement' to broadcast 24-team CFP, sources say

Heather Dinich · ESPN

Published 17 Oct 2026, 10:36 am·just now·1 min read

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The "handshake agreement" is a step toward a 24-team playoff beginning in the 2027 season.

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