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The Caveat To CFP Expansion? Conference Championships Conclude After 2026 Season

  • With the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams (starting in 2027), the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and ACC announced this season will feature their final conference championship games.
  • Final dates/places to note: Big 12’s last title game is Friday, Dec. 4; the Big Ten and ACC will play their final championships on Saturday, Dec. 5 (Big Ten at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, ACC in Charlotte); the SEC’s 35th and final game will be at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
  • The Mountain West has not decided yet and is still evaluating how the CFP expansion will affect its championship game, scheduling and bowl implications.
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