CFP begins playoff expansion talks

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Officials in charge of the College Football Playoff have opened two days of meetings in suburban Chicago.

The main topic is whether to expand the four-team playoff to 12, as proposed by a working group.

Six spots would be reserved for league champions and the rest would go to at-large teams.

The discussions put league championship games in the spotlight.

The winner would would be in the mix for a playoff bid, but an upset would hurt the league’s chances overall.