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A new college football season brings CFP tweaks, new rules and jersey patches among the changes
The playoff will keep its 12-team field, while targeting penalties are eased and schools can add sponsored jersey patches for new revenue.
- The 2026 college football season begins with significant NCAA rule changes, CFP updates, and commercial expansion, including authorization for sponsored jersey patches on uniforms as of August 1.
- Targeting rule modifications headline the offseason as officials eased penalties: first offenses no longer result in suspension, second offenses trigger video review, and third offenses mandate next-game suspension.
- Ohio State and Notre Dame reportedly have patch deals totaling $30 million, while Progressive insurance recently placed logos on 13 school fields including Oregon and Colorado.
- The Bowl Subdivision expanded to 138 teams after Sacramento State and North Dakota State joined, while the CFP confirmed Notre Dame secures an automatic playoff berth if ranked in the top 12.
- Teams may now attempt field goals following fair catches, and offensive pass interference penalties have been reduced from 15 to 10 yards; discussions regarding potential 16 or 24 team bracket expansion remain ongoing.
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A new college football season brings CFP tweaks, new rules and jersey patches among the changes
The college football season is bringing changes and excitement. The College Football Playoff has updated its format, granting automatic bids to champions of the Power Four conferences.
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