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Monday, January 26, 2026

SEC

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.

College Football Playoff Will Not Expand in 2026

Leaders were unable to agree on a new format by Friday’s deadline.
January 23, 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
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Jaden Wilkerson (71) walks off the field after the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium.

ACC Only Power Conference Giving CFP Teams 100% of Payout

Big Ten, Big 12 share distributions equally; SEC has a hybrid model.
January 7, 2026
Dec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge (left) interviews Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium.

Laura Rutledge Opens Up on Justin Herbert and Viral Sugar Bowl Sprint

“I did not know that anybody was going to be filming that.”
January 6, 2026