The Latest Breaking News from Bill Hancock

LOS ANGELES — As of Wednesday, the College Football Playoff did not have its answer after months of waiting. The Rose Bowl was still on the clock, and, accordingly, Pasadena attorney Laura Farber, the chairman of the game’s management committee, warned her opposing counsel that she would be taking lots…

Rose Bowl Management Committee chair Laura Farber said the oldest active bowl had “no intention” of delaying expansion.

With the NFL encroaching onto Black Friday, the scheduling problem of expanding the playoff is becoming increasingly complex for college football’s leaders.

Scheduling around the pro football postseason appears to be a major factor in the delay of expanding the College Football Playoff.

As talks continue regarding the College Football Playoff’s future, the precise timeline of expansion remains uncertain.

Stakeholders and school presidents describe to SI the secret meetings, last-minute hurdles and one man who was a force for change in approving a 12-team format.

Thursday’s meeting could start providing answers to what’s been a lengthy process.

The sport’s postseason is expanding to 12 teams, but plenty of questions remain—such as, when will it take effect?

While college football has voted to adopt a 12-team playoff model beginning in 2026, there are still plenty of obstacles to overcome before then.

ATLANTA — The College Football Playoff decided to bring its national championship game back to Atlanta in January 2025 because “the city has every ingredient necessary,” CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock said.

The media consultant’s moderation of Saudi-backed LIV Golf’s presser was just his latest of a string of stunts garnering negative publicity.