Reported 24-team CFP format could force Washington nonconference schedule changes

The CFP is reported as set to expand to 24 teams in 2027, with five automatic bids, 19 at-large spots and a ten-game qualifying Power Four schedule requirement. Recent coverage reiterates Fisch’s support and says administrators are working through schedule changes; he is not involved in Apple Cup discussions, and Washington’s plans remain unconfirmed. A newly read headline links CFP changes to Washington but provides no excerpt or additional verifiable detail.