CFP expansion debate heats up

The CFP format battle remains unresolved: ESPN favors 16 teams with a play-in, while Big Ten/Fox and Big 12 interests favor 24 teams and the SEC holds major influence. Ohio State and Oregon lead preseason expectations, while conference-title projections favor Miami, Texas Tech, Ohio State and Georgia; Louisiana Christian's historic NAIA upset added early-season intrigue but little playoff evidence.