Who's on the CFP bubble? Big Ten could use a 24-team bracket this season

ESPN's college football coverage is analyzing the College Football Playoff bubble heading into the postseason, with the Big Ten conference potentially warranting a 24-team bracket consideration given the number of competitive teams. The report comes in the context of a wild Week 10 that significantly shifted bowl and CFP projections. Additional related news includes Oregon State re-signing top passer Atkinson through the 2027 season and ESPN securing exclusive rights to the expanded CFP through 2031.