Sources: CFP, ESPN ink 5-year, $1.7B deal to expand field to 24 teams

ESPN has agreed to a five-year, nearly $1.7 billion deal to remain the exclusive broadcast partner of the College Football Playoff (CFP), according to sources. The landmark agreement includes an expansion of the CFP field from its current format to 24 teams. The deal was reported by ESPN's Heather Dinich and cements ESPN's long-term relationship with college football's premier championship event.