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Thrilling upset-filled day of college football will mean nothing with 24-team CFP

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Braziller, Z. (2026, October 18). Thrilling upset-filled day of college football will mean nothing with 24-team CFP. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/thrilling-day-of-college-football-will-mean-nothing-with-24-team-cfp/

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College football fans witnessed a thrilling day filled with unexpected outcomes and nail-biting finishes in multiple high-stakes games. Despite these captivating moments, the article emphasizes that the drama will be rendered insignificant due to the upcoming expansion of the College Football Playoff from its current format to include 24 teams instead of the previous smaller bracket.

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