The College Football Playoff is bigger than ever this season.
The number of teams that will have a chance to compete for the national championship has been tripled compared to previous years, with the field expanding from four to 12 for 2024-25.
More teams means more playoff battles, which will include a mix of big-time bowl games and on-campus showdowns.
So, as conference championship games approach, when will the playoff field be revealed? And when will the CFP action get underway?
From the schedule to the format and more, here’s what to know about the College Football Playoff:
The CFP will feature a field of 12 teams.
The full field will be unveiled during an ESPN selection show on Sunday, Dec. 8, starting at 12 p.m. ET.
The CFP is debuting a 5-7 format where the five highest-ranked conference champions, according to the selection committee, earn automatic bids to the postseason competition. The next seven highest-ranked teams then receive …