<p>IRVING, Texas — The College Football Playoff management committee discussed dozens of possible changes to the four-team format during meetings this week while voicing support for the current format, executive director Bill Hancock said Friday.</p>
<p>In a news release, Hancock said the full committee of conference commissioners and Notre Dame’s athletic director heard from four of its members who have been analyzing expansions options.</p>
<p>Hancock said more than 60 possible formats were reviewed, including those with six, eight, 10, 12 and 16 teams.</p>
<p>The working group expects to make a full report on future formats at an upcoming meeting.</p>
<p>“Since January 2019, when the presidents charged us with taking a careful look at all aspects of CFP, including the format, this group has diligently evaluated options for the future," Hancock said in a statement. “Its efforts were delayed as a result of the pandemic, but it met again this week in Dallas, and we look forward to hearing more when its work is complete.”</p>
<p>The current College Football Playoff contract with ESPN is entering the eighth season of a 12-year deal that runs through the 2025 season.</p>
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