Jon Joseph Moderator No. 1 Share Posted February 13 Well, so much for other media entities broadcasting Playoff games come 2026 and for the next 6 seasons thereafter. The CFB Playoff has signed a 6-year $7.8B extension with ESPN. So, has the format for 2026 through 2031 been agreed upon? To date, due to the Pac-2, we have no idea whether 1 or 2 G5 teams will be in the 12-team PO field. With 2 G5 teams in the mix, the PO may as well have 6 and not four 1st round 'byes,' with the 5th seed and 6th seed, two teams that will likely be ranked No. 3 and No. 4 by the PO Committee, hosting first-round home games vs out-manned G5 opponents. ESPN is out today with an updated 2024 preseason top 25. As the projected No. 3 ranked team, Oregon would be the 5th seed and play a G5 opponent (LIberty?) in Autzen with No. 4 Texas being the 6th seeded team and playing a G5 opponent in Austin. THIS would be ratings absurd. At any rate, we now know that the Power 2 will not be setting up a Power 2 PO before 2031. This is logical as the B1G media deal runs through 2031. I am disappointed that Fox will not be on the PO broadcasting PO games and that we will see the SSDD PO coverage, including the rankings show, out of ESecPN. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/report-espn-college-football-playoff-reach-contract-extension-for-12-team-postseason-rights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted February 13 NOTE - The article up on The Athletic site has the new deal conditioned on an agreed-upon PO format beginning in 2026. IMO, this is good news. However, for the CFB honchos to sign a new deal even conditionally means the format in 2026 through 2031 has been agreed upon in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 3 Share Posted February 13 Well, since ESPN has regular season broadcast agreements with SEC, ACC, Big12...but not with the Big Ten anymore...how do you think that may influence Playoff selections? (rhetorical question) And, Game Day campus visits. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan2785 No. 4 Share Posted February 13 I'll be honest, I actually like that ESPN is going to handle the playoffs since I really don't like the commentators that Fox has, really could use not having Gus Johnson screaming into the mike constantly. In general I just like their broadcasts more than Fox, though I do like Joel Klatt. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 5 Share Posted February 13 (edited) On 2/13/2024 at 12:23 PM, Jon Joseph said: At any rate, we now know that the Power 2 will not be setting up a Power 2 PO before 2031. This is logical as the B1G media deal runs through 2031. . Definitely not coincidence. B1G and SEC probably looking for more runway on conference realignment anyways. Lots left to settle. But this is big news, because it definitely increases the odds to stick with the 12 team format until 2031. Edited February 13 by Solar 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted February 13 College Football Playoff, ESPN agree to six-year extension worth $1.3 billion per season, per report - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The College Football Playoff has locked down media rights through the 2031-32 season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted February 14 https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-playoffs-espn-decision-leaves-cfb-fans-furious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalduck No. 8 Share Posted February 14 Report: ESPN and College Football Playoff agree on six-year extension worth $7.8 billion WWW.USATODAY.COM The College Football Playoff will continue to be broadcast by ESPN through the 2031 season... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 9 Share Posted February 14 At over 1 Bil a year for 11 games, nice payout for the conferences/teams that make it. Gotta make sure Notre Dame doesn't make the playoffs and keep 100 mil per game to themselves. I think we are going to see: 1) A revolt of the teams making the playoffs not wanting an equal share for the conference bottom feeders/non qualifiers. 2) I believe the Ducks and ewe dubs 1/2 shares are not subject to football playoff $ or NCAA units, so this will replace the steaming $ (not streaming) Kliavkoff promised. 3) Plan on ESPN trying to eventually put the playoffs on a pay per view/ add-on ESPN service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittDuck No. 10 Share Posted February 14 "It sucks that we won’t see Fox,CBS, & NBC air a playoff or take turns airing the National Championship," I could not agree more. ESPN sucks. They are greedy bloodsuckers who do not care about the sport or the fans, all they worship is $$$. To the detriment of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted February 14 Big Ten, SEC pushing for more as College Football Playoff finalizes expansion details SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Big Ten and SEC leaders seek to change the revenue distribution model and voting structure of the College Football Playoff as expansion looms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted February 17 Ohio State home cookin' here but the concerns are B1G and not just tOSU concerns. Ohio State football: New TV deal continues CFP losing streak SCARLETANDGAME.COM The new TV deal for the CFP isn't great for the Ohio State football team's exposure, nor is it good for anyone else except ESPN and the SEC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted February 17 Do you think there is any enmity between Michigan and Ohio State? Wow! FSU in instead of Bama I get. UM out because of the worst cheating scandal in CFB history? Over the line! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 14 Share Posted February 17 Report: ESPN could pull $7.8 billion media rights offer if College Football Playoff doesn't resolve 12-team format Report: ESPN could pull $7.8 billion media rights offer if College Football Playoff doesn't resolve 12-team format WWW.ON3.COM . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noDucknewby No. 15 Share Posted February 17 On 2/17/2024 at 9:36 AM, NJDuck said: Report: ESPN could pull $7.8 billion media rights offer if College Football Playoff doesn't resolve 12-team format Report: ESPN could pull $7.8 billion media rights offer if College Football Playoff doesn't resolve 12-team format WWW.ON3.COM . What a laugher, no way ESPN pulls out of the CFP. I wish they would though, I'd love to see the ESPN stranglehold broken up and it's not like there won't be other suitors. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
