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    First-Ever 12-Team CFP Takes Shape

    • This college football season has been defined by conference realignment and a looming 12-team College Football Playoff at the year’s end.
    • Halfway through the regular season, the sport’s first-ever 12-team playoff begins to take shape.
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    Nov 02, 2024 | 03:02 am
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    This college football season has been defined by conference realignment and a looming 12-team College Football Playoff at the year’s end. More than halfway through the regular season, we are joined by Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey to discuss who has been affected most by realignment so far, good or bad.

    Also, presidential candidates are using college football to appeal to new audiences ahead of Tuesday’s election. FOS college sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins to break down the political significance of college football, especially in swing states.

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