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Is the CFP expanding to 24 teams? + Which players are undervalued in the 2026 NFL draft?
TL;DR
The College Football Playoff may expand to 24 teams, with significant momentum behind the proposal. Additionally, discussions are underway regarding undervalued players in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft.
Key points
- CFP expansion to 24 teams is gaining momentum
- Timeline for expansion is still uncertain
- 2026 NFL draft features undervalued players
- Harold Perkins Jr., Logan Jones, and Eli Heidenreich are potential sleepers
- Discussion on the impact of restrictive athlete deals
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Double the size of the playoff? The proposal from the Big Ten, that felt unrealistic months ago, now appears to be a real possibility. Ross Dellenger is at the CFP meetings this week and reports significant momentum behind expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. When, or if, this will happen is still to be determined. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss the impact of such a massive expansion and how the conversation has gotten to this point.
Then, Ross shares some more information coming from the administration side of college athletics. The College Sports Commission is being challenged for being too restrictive on the deals athletes can sign. The guys discuss how they saw this coming from the start and what may happen as a result.
Later, it's time to have some draft conversations. The 2026 NFL draft is on Thursday and there have been mixed reviews about this draft class. The quarterback class is viewed as relatively weak, but Andy and Godfrey debate if that is in fact the case. Then, they discuss players who are being undervalued in this 2026 draft. From LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. to Iowa's Logan Jones to Navy's Eli Heidenreich, who are some sleepers that could make a big impact on NFL rosters?
All this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.
Q&A
What is the current status of the CFP expansion to 24 teams?
There is significant momentum for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, but the timeline for implementation is still uncertain.
Which players are considered undervalued in the 2026 NFL draft?
Undervalued players in the 2026 NFL draft include Harold Perkins Jr. from LSU, Logan Jones from Iowa, and Eli Heidenreich from Navy.
How might the CFP expansion impact college football?
The expansion of the CFP to 24 teams could significantly alter the landscape of college football, increasing competition and opportunities for more teams.
