The College Football Playoff officially confirmed reports of expansion to a 12-team format on Friday afternoon, a move that has widely been well-received.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement on the changes not long after they were made.

“This is an exciting day for the future of college football,” he wrote. “As originally proposed, the 12-team playoff creates more access for teams and conferences across the country to compete in college football’s championship event. There is work to be done to make this format a reality, but I am pleased we are now all moving in the same direction with a common purpose.

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The changes are set to take place in 2026, but several have advocated for them to be made much sooner and that possibility is something that certainly is not off the table. How the situation continues to evolve in an era of college football that is continuously changing will be something to keep a watch on.