ESPN will be the exclusive worldwide media rights holder to the new 24-team College Football Playoff. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said the deal "reinforces our position as the preeminent destination for college sports."
ESPN exclusive rights holder of expanded CFP through 2031 season
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