# Big Ten and SEC Scheduling Shift

> Big Ten and SEC prepare tiered matchups as College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams.
- Title: Big Ten and SEC Scheduling Shift · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Big Ten and SEC prepare tiered matchups as College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams. Big Ten and SEC will implement tiered scheduling agreements for…
- Keywords: big ten, sec, college football playoff, scheduling agreements, 24-team format, ncaa, Big, Ten, Scheduling, Shift, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/big-ten-sec-set-for-major-scheduling-change-once-playoff-hits-24-teams-12605230
- Author: Aman Sharma
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: big ten, sec, college football playoff, scheduling agreements, 24-team format, ncaa
## Scheduling Agreements
Big Ten and SEC will create tiered matchups for the College Football Playoff once it expands to 24 teams.

> There are scheduling agreements that are in place once this thing expands officially.
## 24-Team Format Timeline
The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams starting in 2027 with 19 at-large bids and automatic spots for Power 4 champions.
## Scheduling Impact
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey agree on balanced schedules with a 10-game minimum against power-conference opponents.

> I think Greg is right.
## Key takeaway

Big Ten and SEC will implement tiered scheduling agreements for 24-team College Football Playoff starting in 2027.