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NEW PROPOSAL

While most agree the twelve-team playoff was a success despite a few non-competitive early games, a larger playoff structure will further help distinguish quality teams based on games won rather than conference allegiances.

Under the current twelve-team format, the championship game has moved deeper into January, with the 2026 title game scheduled for January 25, 2027. The proposed 48-team playoff will not extend this timeframe and will still maintain a nine-day window between the semifinals and the championship game.

Expand Playoff to 48 Teams

16 Campus Playoff Games

Use 24 Existing Bowls Plus the New Years 6 Plus a Neutral Site Bowl

More Quality TV Games Throughout December and January

3 Tiered System Assures Regular Season Games Remain Paramount

National Bracketology Mirroring March Madness

Players Motivated to Finish Season

Deep Dive into the 6 items of the 2026 Proposal

Item 1: Proposal

The link below is the narrative part of the 2009 Proposal.

Item 2: Team Rankings - Tiers

Click this link to see the full slate of 48 teams and how they were ranked.

Item 3: 2026 Mock-up Bracket

Click this link to view the 48 team bracket.

Item 4: First Round Locations

The link below provides the locations and stadium capacity of each school.

Item 5: 2025 - 26 Bowl Information

A complete listing of all the bowls is linked below.

Item 6: Conferences and Independents

This link provides a listing of conferences and independents in 2008.

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