Joel Klatt: SEC-Big Ten scheduling agreement expected once CFP expands to 24
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Key Points:
- The College Football Playoff (CFP) is set to expand to 24 teams starting in the 2027 season, prompting expected scheduling agreements between the SEC and Big Ten to create more high-profile non-conference matchups.
- Fox analyst Joel Klatt revealed that these agreements will include top-tier, mid-tier, and lower-tier matchups, significantly enhancing the quality of early-season games beyond current offerings.
- Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti committed the conference to scheduling at least 10 Power 4 games annually with the playoff expansion, addressing concerns about the competitiveness of non-conference schedules.
- Fox, which supports the 24-team CFP expansion, aims to improve early-season game quality and non-conference inventory, while ESPN is expected to retain playoff broadcast rights.
- The SEC and Big Ten, who hold veto power over the CFP format, could use a scheduling alliance to limit ACC and Big 12 teams' access to high-profile games, potentially impacting their chances of playoff bids.
