The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand from 12 teams to 24, sources tell ESPN. The new format will start in 2027 and is expected to come together in the near future, pending final approvals.

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UMass, a noted underdog, secured its first significant win in years, outplaying Big 10&#039;s Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights&#039; season feels over before it begins.

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Oklahoma&#039;s defense rattles Arch Manning and shocks Texas in the Red River, clouding the Longhorns&#039; playoff path while reviving the Sooners&#039; CFP hopes.

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Will Stein and Bob Chesney shine, while Lane Kiffin faces mounting criticism as LSU&#039;s costly roster stumbles into a brutal stretch of SEC games ahead.

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