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College Football Playoff Considers 5+7 Model for 12-Team Format in 2024, 5 AQs for Conference Champs
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CFP Nears Shift to 5+7 Model for 12-Team Format in 2024, 5 AQs Amid Realignment
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The College Football Playoff (CFP) is reportedly close to adjusting its 12-team format to a 5+7 model, starting in 2024. The shift, confirmed by sources, involves five automatic bids for conference champions and seven at-large bids, a change from the previous 6+6 format. Conferences will be required to have at least eight teams to qualify for auto-bids. The proposed changes come in the wake of recent realignment.