季后赛领先者错过了2026年扩张的最后期限, 在大十和SEC的分歧中保持了12支球队. Playoff leaders missed the 2026 expansion deadline, keeping the field at 12 teams amid Big Ten and SEC disagreements.

学院足球决赛领导人未能商定在星期五的最后期限前扩大2026年的锦标赛,只剩下12个赛队。 College Football Playoff leaders failed to agree on expanding the 2026 tournament by the Friday deadline, leaving the format at 12 teams. 大十强支持从2029年开始的24队季后赛,而SEC则更喜欢16队的模式,反对在更大的格式下取消会议冠军赛. The Big Ten backs a 24-team playoff starting in 2029, while the SEC prefers a 16-team model, opposing the elimination of conference championship games under a larger format. 尽管在迈阿密举行了会谈,但仍未达成任何妥协,预计将进一步谈判。 No compromise has been reached despite talks in Miami, and further negotiations are expected.