Overview

• Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark reinforced his support for the 5+11 format at media days in Frisco, calling it the fairest approach to a 16-team playoff.
• ACC commissioner Jim Phillips has backed the proposal and is set to advocate the same position at the conference’s upcoming media days.
• The College Football Playoff selection committee has begun a comprehensive audit of its ranking metrics to modernize team evaluation for an expanded field.
• SEC and Big Ten leaders continue to press for a rival structure that would guarantee multiple automatic bids for their conferences.
• Conference commissioners and the CFP committee must agree on a final playoff format by the December 1, 2025 deadline.