If The CFP Expands, What Happens To Army-Navy And Conference Title Games?

This week could bring clarity on CFP expansion — a 30‑day exclusive negotiating window with ESPN ends Friday, and the CFP may open bids and consider moving to a 24‑team format.
To preserve a standalone TV window, the Army‑Navy game would likely shift to the first weekend of December if the playoff expands, avoiding conflicts with conference title games.
The rivalry still draws huge national interest — Army‑Navy has averaged over 7 million viewers since 2014 and set a modern record of 9.4 million in 2024.