The College Football Playoff and ESPN have formalized a five-year, nearly $1.7 billion media rights deal that paves the way for the bracket to grow to 24 teams in 2027, they announced Monday morning. It’s the end of a months-long march to CFP expansion.

With the move, Power Four conference championship games have been eliminated, sources tell On3. Sources told On3’s Brett McMurphy that none of the Group of Six conferences have decided yet if they will eliminate their conference title games in 2027.

https://www.on3.com/news/everything-to-k...expansion/

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The approximate CFP revenue payout to Each G6 school will increase but only Slightly.

Current-- about $1,825,000

FALL 2027-2032-- approx. 2,050,000

The average P4 will get An Increase of about 2.1 Million compared to about $225,000 for G6.

Important note--All other aspects of the agreement besides the #of playoff teams (24) and money increase (1.3 to 1.7 Billion)--revert Back to the 2024 agreement.

Details such as 4 Million for a first round appearance--And the fact that any G6 conference who adds an FCS school will have their CFP share reduced. Along with other particulars in the 2024 contract.

Bad news for FCS schools wanting to move up.

(11-10-2026 08:51 AM)Baldspot Wrote:  Bad news for FCS schools wanting to move up.

Yep.

I've got more info and opinion on this FCS aspect here> https://csnbbs.com/thread-971871-post-20...id20850043

(11-10-2026 10:41 AM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 08:51 AM)Baldspot Wrote:  Bad news for FCS schools wanting to move up.

Yep.

I've got more info and opinion on this FCS aspect here> https://csnbbs.com/thread-971871-post-20...id20850043

bullshart if you ask me -- the bloating of the mega-conferences and subequent re-shuffling is causing the G6 to add the FCS teams, and then the G6 is punished ?

(11-10-2026 11:56 AM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 10:41 AM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 08:51 AM)Baldspot Wrote:  Bad news for FCS schools wanting to move up.

Yep.

I've got more info and opinion on this FCS aspect here> https://csnbbs.com/thread-971871-post-20...id20850043

bullshart if you ask me -- the bloating of the mega-conferences and subequent re-shuffling is causing the G6 to add the FCS teams, and then the G6 is punished ?

You could look at it like that, I see more as saving some conferences from themselves so as not to dilute payouts AND increase competition which in turn increases expenses.

What this should be doing is forcing some G6 leagues into re-organizing or merging along Geographical and Budget commonalities so that no more fcs have to be added.

Then the newly "re-modeled" G conferences can:

1--save money (geog.-travel expenses)

2--be competitive with schools who have similar athletic budgets

3--renew or create rivalries which increases interest, attendance, and revenue

BUT--Egoes, money, contracts, etc. get in the way>>>common sense need not apply.

(11-10-2026 12:54 PM)Bobcat2013 Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 11:56 AM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 10:41 AM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 08:51 AM)Baldspot Wrote:  Bad news for FCS schools wanting to move up.

Yep.

I've got more info and opinion on this FCS aspect here> https://csnbbs.com/thread-971871-post-20...id20850043

bullshart if you ask me -- the bloating of the mega-conferences and subequent re-shuffling is causing the G6 to add the FCS teams, and then the G6 is punished ?

You could look at it like that, I see more as saving some conferences from themselves so as not to dilute payouts AND increase competition which in turn increases expenses.

This is true, but if you get below 10, you do not have a choice.

I'm thinking P4 would like to cull a few current G6 teams. P4 massive over-spending leads them to beg, borrow, and steal crumbs.

(11-10-2026 01:09 AM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  The College Football Playoff and ESPN have formalized a five-year, nearly $1.7 billion media rights deal that paves the way for the bracket to grow to 24 teams in 2027, they announced Monday morning. It’s the end of a months-long march to CFP expansion.

With the move, Power Four conference championship games have been eliminated, sources tell On3. Sources told On3’s Brett McMurphy that none of the Group of Six conferences have decided yet if they will eliminate their conference title games in 2027.

https://www.on3.com/news/everything-to-k...expansion/

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

The approximate CFP revenue payout to Each G6 school will increase but only Slightly.

Current-- about $1,825,000

FALL 2027-2032-- approx. 2,050,000

The average P4 will get An Increase of about 2.1 Million compared to about $225,000 for G6.

Important note--All other aspects of the agreement besides the #of playoff teams (24) and money increase (1.3 to 1.7 Billion)--revert Back to the 2024 agreement.

Details such as 4 Million for a first round appearance--And the fact that any G6 conference who adds an FCS school will have their CFP share reduced. Along with other particulars in the 2024 contract.

What's the penalty for taking FCS school? how much?
I guess if you do it the Conf can make that FCS school make up the difference like with NDSU to the MW

(11-10-2026 01:49 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 12:54 PM)Bobcat2013 Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 11:56 AM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 10:41 AM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 08:51 AM)Baldspot Wrote:  Bad news for FCS schools wanting to move up.

Yep.

I've got more info and opinion on this FCS aspect here> https://csnbbs.com/thread-971871-post-20...id20850043

bullshart if you ask me -- the bloating of the mega-conferences and subequent re-shuffling is causing the G6 to add the FCS teams, and then the G6 is punished ?

You could look at it like that, I see more as saving some conferences from themselves so as not to dilute payouts AND increase competition which in turn increases expenses.

This is true, but if you get below 10, you do not have a choice.

I'm thinking P4 would like to cull a few current G6 teams. P4 massive over-spending leads them to beg, borrow, and steal crumbs.

Yes you do... There's not much more movement to go around. I think if the AAC or SBC get poached then they're probably good with not backfilling back to 15 or 13 and might be fine with 10 or 12

(11-10-2026 06:40 PM)Bobcat2013 Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 01:49 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 12:54 PM)Bobcat2013 Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 11:56 AM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(11-10-2026 10:41 AM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  Yep.

I've got more info and opinion on this FCS aspect here> https://csnbbs.com/thread-971871-post-20...id20850043

bullshart if you ask me -- the bloating of the mega-conferences and subequent re-shuffling is causing the G6 to add the FCS teams, and then the G6 is punished ?

You could look at it like that, I see more as saving some conferences from themselves so as not to dilute payouts AND increase competition which in turn increases expenses.

This is true, but if you get below 10, you do not have a choice.

I'm thinking P4 would like to cull a few current G6 teams. P4 massive over-spending leads them to beg, borrow, and steal crumbs.

Yes you do... There's not much more movement to go around. I think if the AAC or SBC get poached then they're probably good with not backfilling back to 15 or 13 and might be fine with 10 or 12

Yeah, but CUSA is at 10 currently

I'm against adding Tarley Town or any FCS but you gotta do what you've gotta do in an emergency situation.

Independence is looking better than many conferences

(11-10-2026 08:12 PM)Gemofthehills Wrote:  Independence is looking better than many conferences

It is, as long as schools are willing and able to schedule you.

Notre Dame is Notre Dame. They have their traditional opponents, and if they ever NEED a game, all they do is pick up the phone.

UConn has their basketball as a bargaining chip (not to mention benefitting from the name recognition). "Play us in football." "No." "We'll give you a home-and-home in basketball." "Look at that! An opening has just appeared on our schedule."

When Liberty was indy, they didn't have as easy a time, but still managed to get some really nice games out of the deal.

But if multiple teams were to go indy, the danger is that all the good opponents would be taken, leaving you with scraps (ULM and Kent State? Weee!) or even repeats, playing the same opponent home-and-away during a season. It could work, and it could work exceptionally well, but it's a risk.

G6 FBS Football Championship Games are getting close to the fate of the Dodo Bird

Per reports, the new CFP money will make conferences whole for lost media revenue from conference champ games. They are also in discussion about covering other lost game-day revenues such as tickets, sponsors, concessions, etc.

--Yes this includes G6

--also lost media money related to CCG's

--possibly to include ticket income, sponsorship income, concessions, etc.

If CUSA can get a big enough offer they "may" make take it--making this year's Championship game the Last. Result--a little more revenue for each member--but loss of the game--making the conference season (and tiebreakers) much more important.

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As usual the details of the the new CFP Extension were NOT all released to the media Monday. Dribs and drabs continue to come out.

(11-11-2026 01:15 PM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  FBS Football Championship Games are getting close to the fate of the Dodo Bird

Per reports, the new CFP money will make conferences whole for lost media revenue from conference champ games. They are also in discussion about covering other lost game-day revenues such as tickets, sponsors, concessions, etc.

--Yes this includes G6

--also lost media money related to CCG's

--possibly to include ticket income, sponsorship income, concessions, etc.

If CUSA can get a big enough offer they "may" make take it--making this year's Championship game the Last. Result--a little more revenue for each member--but loss of the game--making the conference season (and tiebreakers) much more important.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

As usual the details of the the new CFP Extension were NOT all released to the media Monday. Dribs and drabs continue to come out.

BOGO Raising Canes coupons for G6. $20 million for P4.

Still believe the G6 should be G4 and let all four in with two play in games. Or whatever you want to call them.

(11-11-2026 06:59 PM)Gemofthehills Wrote:  Still believe the G6 should be G4 and let all four in with two play in games. Or whatever you want to call them.

I could not agree more! They should have divided all of the G6 into 4.
Did one big media negotiation and had the 4 champions of the G4 play each other for 2 slots of the 24 team playoff.

It is so amazing how greedy the P4.are. If you make it into the club fine
Otherwise screw you. They are doubling the post season from 12 to 24
And they could not have negotiated one more slot to the G6.
One half of the FBS teams are G6 but they get 1/24 of the Tourney slots.

FBS football is the only sport at any level world wide that
You can’t tell your players win your league and you will advance
To the championship round.

All other conference champions of FCS , Division 2 and 3 get automatic bids into their tournament.

The Power 4 = The Group of Greed

The NCAA controls every other championship in sports they sponsor except for FBS football. They just allow the P4 to do what they want. That’s why the G6 don’t get an autobid like they do in basketball and every other tournament.

A more inclusive way to do it is expand to 28 with the top four getting first round byes. Give every G6 champ a spot in the playoffs, leaving 22 bids for the big boys.

They should just create an actual official division for the G6 like they do with FCS and sponsor a championship for each subdivision.

Anyone that believes the G6 deserves 2 teams just because is foolish....


99% of the time the P4 champ will run the top G6 team off the field so you can up that to 99.9 for the 2nd best G6 team. There's 19 chances to earn that second bid. How about doing just that, because if you cant you really shouldn't be in the playoffs

(Yesterday 02:58 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  Anyone that believes the G6 deserves 2 teams just because is foolish....


99% of the time the P4 champ will run the top G6 team off the field so you can up that to 99.9 for the 2nd best G6 team. There's 19 chances to earn that second bid. How about doing just that, because if you cant you really shouldn't be in the playoffs

G6 deserves 6 spots one for each conference champion. Just like basketball and baseball.

99.9% of the time the 6 placed SEC team isnt going to win. Every year 23 are not going to win the championship.