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At the annual Big 12 Spring Meetings in Frisco, Texas, league leaders are poised to discuss a 24‑team College Football Playoff, potential calendar shifts, the fallout from the SCORE Act’s removal, and a new financial partnership with RedBird Capital.
Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes argues that a 24‑team College Football Playoff would strain budgets, threaten regular‑season relevance and could erase several conference championship games.
A high‑profile college basketball game between Duke and Michigan faces uncertainty as broadcasting agreements and market considerations collide, with athletic directors scrambling to keep the matchup alive.
The highly anticipated 2026‑27 college basketball game between Michigan and Duke is uncertain due to broadcasting rights issues, with Duke's Amazon Prime partnership conflicting with the Big Ten's Fox deal.
During spring meetings, Big Ten coaches and administrators intensified their campaign for a 24‑team College Football Playoff, citing broader participation and financial upside. The proposal faces resistance from the SEC and raises questions about scheduling and championship traditions.