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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) rushes into the end zone for a touchdown Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, during the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

CFP Faces 3 Big Questions About Its Future

The CFP could still expand to 16 teams in 2026.
January 20, 2026
Jan 17, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; a general view of the University of Miami practice for the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

College Football Playoff Meetings End Without Expansion Decision

ESPN has given the CFP a deadline of Jan. 23.
January 18, 2026

Kirk Herbstreit Enters Contract Year With ESPN, Amazon

Herbstreit’s ESPN and Amazon contracts are up after the 2026-27 football season.
January 15, 2026
Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (19) makes a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during the first half of an AFC Wild Card Round game at Acrisure Stadium.

Texans-Steelers Blowout Drew 29.1M Viewers for ESPN

Viewership rose sharply from the comparable game a year ago.
January 14, 2026