The College Football Playoff has approved immediate changes to its format for the 12-team model ahead of the 2025 season, and in doing so created a better tournament for the fall while also setting a standard for the ongoing negotiations around 2026 and beyond.

Changes are being made to the College Football Playoff. According to reports, there will be implementation on a "straight seeding" model this year and there's a strong possibility that this will be the last year of a 12-team format.

As the haggling over CFP access continues, one thing seems clear when it comes to the CFP: Adding more teams will be part of the resolution.