CFB secret meeting on media rights; Heupel supports 24-team playoff

A secret meeting in Dallas, attended by powerful figures from college football, focused on a pitch to consolidate all media rights with Smash Sports, an extension of the investment group Smash Capital. The discussion explored how such a consolidation might work and the potential impact of a Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on the college sports landscape.

In a notable shift, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has come out in support of a 24-team playoff structure. This stance contrasts with the model currently supported by the SEC, sparking further debate on the future of the college football postseason.