CougsTuesday, November 10
The College Football Playoff grows to 24 teams in 2027, and WSU's future schedules are in question
The Daily Spokane team
If you bleed crimson, here's the short version. The College Football Playoff is expanding from 12 to 24 teams starting in 2027, ESPN announced Monday. The four Power Four conference champions get automatic bids, and so does the highest-ranked Group of 6 team.
WSU is now regarded as a Group of 6 program. But for 2027, it and Oregon State will be treated as Power 4 programs, according to CBS Sports. That means next season's games against Washington, Kansas and Arizona are expected to stay on the schedule. How the Cougars are treated in 2028 and beyond is unclear.
- Power 4 teams must play 10 Power 4 games a season
- Apple Cup: 2027 in Pullman, 2028 in Seattle, none under contract after
- Top eight teams in the CFP rankings get first-round byes
Several future WSU games with Power 4 teams could be in jeopardy, including these four
| Year | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Kansas | Road |
| 2029 | Kansas State | Home |
| 2031 | Virginia | Home |
| 2032 | Texas Tech | Road |
Source: The Spokesman-Review
Sources: The Spokesman-Review, The Lewiston Tribune