Yormark said he expects ACC commissioner Jim Phillips to emphasize the same pro-5+11 stance when his conference starts its media days later this month. He also said to ESPN he is "relatively confident" the playoff will expand to 16 teams when its new media rights contract begins in the 2026 season.

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark went all in on the “5+11” proposed model for the College Football Playoff on the first day of media days in Texas.

A 3-0 start for the Illini as Luke Altmyer bounced back with 316 passing yards and two touchdowns, Dixon continued his electric start to the season with 7 catches for 112 yards, and Justin Bowick caught his first touchdown of the year.