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Texas governor-elect's plan to freeze electricity prices raises questions over legal authority
On her first day in office, Texas Democratic Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa plans to freeze residential electricity rates in response to what she described as an affordability crisis.
"On Day One as governor, I’ll freeze residential electricity rates and make corporations finally pay their fair share," Hinojosa said in an interview with a local energy data group. She reiterated the plan in an interview with the Texas Tribune, stating, "Within an hour of taking the oath of office, I will declare a high-cost emergency in the state of Texas and issue an emergency executive order to … freeze electricity rates."
The plan is raising concerns that such a freeze will clash with Texas’ uniquely competitive energy sector, which relies heavily on free-market choice, and that it could inadvertently create energy shortages as suppliers are prevented from adjusting their prices.
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That’s the concern of Nick Loris, the president of C3 Solutions, a conservative coalition for climate solutions that focuses on energy, environment and agriculture policy.
He expects the emergency declaration will face legal challenges almost immediately from energy providers. In particular, he cast doubt on the scope of the emergency declaration.
"The Texas Disaster Act lets the governor declare disasters and suspend the regulatory laws and statutes that are in existence. But I think there is a high degree of skepticism, both from courts but also from state policymakers, that this warrants such a claim — and that it is such a disaster," Loris told Fox News Digital.
"I would imagine if there were legal challenges, it would come from those affected parties," he added.
Loris explained that Texas has fostered one of the most competitive energy environments in the country.
In 1999, the state passed Senate Bill 7 — a piece of legislation that opened most of the state to retail choice, allowing customer to pick their preferred retail electric providers (REPs), beginning in 2002.
"The legislature finds that the production and sale of electricity is not a monopoly warranting regulation of rates, operations, and services and that the public interest in competitive electric markets requires that, except for transmission and distribution services and for the recovery of stranded costs, electric services and their prices should be determined by customer choices and the normal forces of competition," the Texas Legislature wrote in the law.
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As a result of the law, Texas largely operates its own independent energy grid and runs an energy-only wholesale market in which generators are paid primarily for the electricity they produce rather than for standing capacity.
Texas has over 100 REPs that energy consumers can pick from, each competing for consumers' business.
To Loris, the range of choices provides a remarkable amount of flexibility for consumers.
"It's like shopping at a grocery store for cereal for your retail electricity. There's so much choice that you can enter into. Short-term contracts, long-term contracts, use different fuel sources," Loris said.
However, he warned that a utilitiesrfreeze undermines that competitive environment, causing providers to shoulder the burden of fluctuating supply.
"If the electricity suppliers are not covering the costs that they incur, that's going to leave them worse off and make it more vulnerable for them to adequately provide that power," Loris said.
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"Price signals really kind of act like a traffic light. They tell people when to speed up, when to slow down, or when to come to a full stop," he added.
Having won her Nov. 3 gubernatorial race, Hinojosa will be sworn in on Jan. 19, 2027.
Her office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on what her response would be if the rate freezes resulted in an energy shortage.
Trump says deportation push hasn’t put 'same pressure' on farm workers, hotel staff: 'Not even close'
President Donald Trump said on Monday night that his administration's mass deportation agenda has not put the same pressure on migrant workers as it has on people he described as murderers and drug dealers.
During a phone call with C-SPAN, Trump was asked whether law-abiding people who are paying taxes and have lived in the U.S. for a long time should be deported along with migrants who have committed serious offenses.
"We certainly haven't put the same push on them as we have on the murderers or the drug dealers," Trump said.
"Frankly, a big problem we had is the mental institutions being dumped into our country," he added. "Some very dangerous people were released into our country, to put it mildly. So we have not put the same pressure, obviously. And, you know, we call them the worst of the worst. We haven't put the same pressure on waitresses and on farm workers, etc. Not even close."
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Trump's comments come after he floated the idea of his administration working with Democrats on a deal for some immigrants who have lived illegally in the U.S. for more than a decade after Republicans lost majorities in both chambers of Congress in last week's midterm elections.
In a "60 Minutes" interview that aired on Sunday, host Ross Douthat asked Trump whether he was open to working with Democrats on immigration as he enters the lame-duck final stretch of his presidency.
"I'd love to do something on immigration," the president replied.
When asked whether immigration enforcement hurt Republicans in the midterms, Trump said he believed it both helped and hurt, praising his administration's border enforcement while acknowledging criticism over deportations of people with jobs.
"But I get hurt because we also took people that had good jobs," Trump said.
Trump said some Americans believe immigrants who entered the country illegally should be deported, while others believe longtime workers should be allowed to remain, particularly those working in landscaping or hotels and paying taxes.
"When you go into a hotel and you have a woman that's working there as a maid, as a cleaner as a this as a that, as a waitress, a lot of good things, great jobs, and all of a sudden they're being taken out of the country, it's tough. It's a tough thing," Trump said, adding that people on the far-right want deportations regardless of whether the immigrant living in the country illegally is working.
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Trump signaled in the interview his willingness to "work a deal" for people who have been in the U.S. illegally for "10 and 15 years."
However, Trump said at a White House press briefing earlier on Monday that "there won’t be amnesty" and his policy "hasn’t changed."
The president was asked during the phone call with C-SPAN if he expects Republicans to vote against the impeachment of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
The House could take up Rep. Thomas Massie's, R-Ky., impeachment resolution against Hegseth as early as Tuesday.
Asked what his reaction would be if some Republicans voted for Hegseth's impeachment, Trump said he would be "disappointed."
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Trump also said "it depends" when asked when to expect the war on Iran to end.
"Maybe we could knock it out fast or we could knock it out over a short, not a long period of time," he said.
"Now it's a question of I could do it quickly or not," Trump continued. "The reason I'm doing it this way is because in speaking with Qatar, as you know, the Prime Minister was in the Oval Office today, in speaking to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, basically the neighbors who were attacked pretty violently, by the way. But in speaking to them, they'd rather do it this way rather than another hit, which would be approximately five times bigger than the first hit, which basically decimated them. So, I'd like to do it this way, too."
Trump added that he believes Iran "would like to make a deal, and we'll find out whether or not that'll happen."
Red counties with data center projects swung away from GOP in midterms, analysis finds
FIRST ON FOX: A new analysis from a conservative AI safety group found that deep-red counties with large data centers or proposed projects shifted further toward Democrats in last week's midterm elections than comparable counties without such projects.
Humans First’s analysis, obtained by Fox News Digital, examined public election returns and data-center project records in 1,540 counties across 16 states. The memo used several comparisons to measure what the group describes as a "data center penalty." Across all counties examined, those hosting large data centers shifted an additional 2.2 percentage points toward Democrats compared with non-host counties in the same states. The pattern appeared in 14 of the 16 states and 25 of the 27 governor and Senate races examined.
Restricting the analysis to deep-red counties — those President Donald Trump won by at least 20 points in 2024 — produced a 2.1-point raw gap between counties hosting large data centers and comparable counties without projects.
Among deep-red counties with projects still in the proposal stage, the gap was 1.1 percentage points after accounting for past voting patterns, rural or urban status, population size, racial and ethnic makeup and recent voting trends.
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The group identified 114 proposed large data center projects across 92 deep-red counties, potentially setting up more local fights.
The memo found that Republican vote totals fell an additional 1.1% in deep-red host counties compared with comparable counties without large data centers, while Democratic vote totals showed no significant change.
The memo cautioned that its findings show an association rather than proof that data centers caused voters to change their behavior. County-level results also cannot determine whether Republicans switched their votes or simply stayed home.
"Our analysis looked at how counties with data centers voted and how those counties moved to the left," Humans First Chairwoman Amy Kremer told Fox News Digital.
"I think this happened for the reason I’ve been warning conservatives and Republicans about for some time: People engage politically when issues affect them personally. There’s nothing more personal than your pocketbook, your health care, your kids and family, your home and your community. A data center involves all of those things, which is why I believe these counties moved away from Republicans," she continued.
Humans First’s September "Data Center Revolt" bus tour made 35 stops in 27 states, including 14 stops in the states covered by the analysis. Nine of those stops were in deep-red counties, all of which hosted a large data center project. Those nine counties shifted 2.2 points further toward Democrats after the analysis accounted for its controls, compared with a 0.75-point shift among deep-red host counties overall. The group said those same nine counties showed no comparable gap from 2020 to 2024.
The findings do not establish whether the group's visits influenced voting behavior or whether those counties already had stronger opposition to data center development.
Separately, voters favored restrictions on data center development or rejected measures supporting such projects in 46 of 47 local data center ballot measures in 2026, according to Ballotpedia. The measures included different types of proposals, including restrictions on development and advisory questions.
Kremer said this is a local control issue, stressing that Republicans should focus on protecting property rights and ensuring people have control over how things affect their lives.
"Whether you’re talking about AI technology or the infrastructure needed to build AI data centers, the American people have not had a seat at the table," Kremer said. "They haven’t had a say in how the technology affects them or how the data center buildout affects their communities. In many places across the country, developers and companies have gone in and cut deals behind closed doors, under a cloak of darkness, using nondisclosure agreements and shell companies. By the time people in the community find out about the project, it’s too late to stop it."
"These projects affect the quality of life and how much money people have. They can increase the cost of electricity and water, while tax abatements are given to trillion-dollar companies — some of the wealthiest companies in the world. That is money coming out of the pockets of the American people," she continued.
Kremer added, "When you talk about Iran and gas prices, tariffs and now the AI data center buildout, all of these costs are coming out of people’s pockets. That’s when people engage politically, and I think that’s what we saw last Tuesday."
The concerns come amid a broader debate over how data centers should pay for the electricity and grid infrastructure they require. The Energy Department estimates data centers used 4.7% of U.S. electricity in 2024 and, in its reference case, could account for 11.8% by 2030. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has directed regional grid operators to address safeguards against shifting the costs of serving large electricity users onto other customers. Those developments do not establish that data centers caused higher household rates in the counties examined by Humans First.
Tax incentives also vary by state. The National Conference of State Legislatures reported that at least 38 states offer incentives specifically for data centers, including equipment-tax exemptions and, in some states, exemptions involving electricity or property taxes. The Data Center Coalition, an industry trade group, says such incentives are similar to those offered to other capital-intensive industries and argues that data centers generate jobs, investment and tax revenue.
Humans First does not support a nationwide or statewide moratorium on data centers, but Kremer said individual communities should be free to approve or reject projects.
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"If a community comes together and votes for a moratorium, that is its prerogative. If a community wants a data center, that is its prerogative as well. It is all about local control," she said.
Kremer said she learned that people engage more when it comes to issues that affect them personally, noting that data centers "encompass all of those issues."
"Whether you’re talking about pocketbook issues, health care, kids and family, or your home and community, the data center battle is a physical manifestation of all those concerns," she said. "When it comes to the economic impact on their communities, I think data centers absolutely played a role in the election."
"I hope we can get on the right page and give local control back to communities. People should have a say in how they live and what goes into their communities. That is very personal, and I hope we can move in that direction," Kremer added.
Troy Aikman pokes fun at ESPN contract standoff during Bills-Vikings Monday Night Football broadcast
Monday Night Football has recently felt like The Troy Aikman Show as the lead analyst wrestles with ESPN for a new contract, a stalemate that has reportedly created friction with booth partner Joe Buck.
Aikman nodded to the standoff during the Week 9 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings.
Eyeing Justin Jefferson's heavily iced-out diamond chains, Aikman deadpanned, "I'm guessing that's insured. I cannot imagine wearing that on a football field. Can't imagine wearing it, period."
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He then cracked that he might buy something similar, "if somebody would loan me some money ... "
ESPN paused negotiations after Aikman's camp sought a market-resetting extension near $30 million per year. Tensions reportedly deepened because Aikman expected a deal before reaching his walk year, especially after Buck secured a six-year, $108 million extension. With contract talks tabled, sports television’s longest-running broadcast partnership faces an uncertain future beyond this season.
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Prior to Monday, Aikman, 59, hadn't let his expiring deal or Bristol's boardroom standoff bleed into the broadcast.
Whatever ESPN pays Aikman, it wasn't enough to sit through sixty minutes of Minnesota's offense. The Bills beat the Vikings, 23-6.
The Vikes benched Carson Wentz with four minutes left, turning to backup Max Brosmer. Wentz managed just three passing yards in the first quarter, finishing with an 8.9 passer rating, 81 yards passing and three turnovers (two INTs, lost fumble). He fell to Buffalo's pass rush and turned Justin Jefferson into a ghost. Jefferson finished with three catches for 58 yards.
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Aikman didn't sugarcoat Minnesota’s cratered offense. "I don't know how you fix it," he said.
Lost in the collapse was a valiant effort by Minnesota's defense, which sacked Josh Allen four times.
The win moves the Bills to 7-1 before heading to East Rutherford to face the New York Jets, while the 6-2 Vikings must sort out their quarterback mess before a Week 10 trip to Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers.
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U.S. Air Force mom surprises family on turf at Vikings-Bills game following 473-day overseas deployment
Minnesota Vikings home fans got every bit of their money’s worth out of Monday night's football festivities, with U.S. Bank Stadium putting on a show to complement the primetime showdown against the Buffalo Bills.
During an early break in play, the NFL presented its signature "Salute to Service" moment at midfield. Standing on the turf were the two daughters and parents of Master Sergeant Kelsey McLeod, who was in attendance to surprise her family.
McLeod walked out from behind them as the stadium cameras caught her daughters turning around. The girls were in disbelief before sprinting into their mother's arms.
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Her parents joined seconds later, embracing the returning service member for the first time in an astounding 473 days following her overseas tour in Korea.
An ovation grew from the roughly 66,000 fans in attendance, with players and coaches on both sidelines pausing to watch the heartwarming scene.
The energy carried into halftime as Minnesota officially inducted legendary running back Adrian Peterson into the Vikings Ring of Honor as its 29th member. Peterson, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, came out, and it was a shot of adrenaline for the Vikings faithful.
WNBA star Olivia Miles was also spotted on the turf in an unexpected cameo, patrolling the sidelines as a guest celebrity photographer with her camera in hand.
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Philly DSA decries backlash over boycott targeting Jewish eateries
Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) released a statement Sunday condemning the backlash against a recent boycott ride targeting pro-Israel and Jewish local restaurant owners, calling it an act of "political repression of anti-Zionism."
Last week, the organizations Philly Bike On Your Left, Philly Writers Against the War on Gaza, Boycott CookNSolo and Philly Solidarity Calendar shared a flier promoting the bicycle boycott event, targeting at least six restaurants by name in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.
The event received widespread condemnation from city and state leadership, particularly after it was scheduled on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the 1938 Nazi pogrom against Jews in Germany and Austria marked by widespread anti-Jewish violence.
On the day of the boycott, Philly DSA attacked elected officials' statements, calling them "bad-faith" and "dangerous" for accusing critics of antisemitism.
"From the Senator [John] Fetterman and Congressman [Brendan] Boyle to Governor [Josh] Shapiro, Mayor [Cherelle] Parker, and Council President [Kenyatta] Johnson, politicians have joined a chorus of bad-faith and dangerous conflation of antisemitism with anti-Zionism and invoking comparisons to the Kristallnacht that trivialize trauma and suppress political speech," the group said in a statement. "These condemnations were not good-faith conversations about tactics."
Philly DSA clarified in its statement that it did not organize or endorse the boycott but accused city and state leaders of attempting "to delegitimize and chill acts of solidarity in the fight for Palestinian liberation" through "an unacceptable use of political power." The group also claimed that elected officials were likely pressured into their statements by "Zionist" organizations.
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"We know that organized Zionist lobbying groups actively and intensely pressure elected officials, including our own elected socialists, to issue these condemnations, manufacturing political controversy that shifts attention away from Israel's actions and toward those organizing in solidarity with Palestine," the statement read.
Philly DSA emphasized that it was not antisemitic and rejected the framing of protests like the boycott as such.
"Jewish businesses and shops belong in Philadelphia: challenges to the violence of Zionist ideology do not dull this commitment to Jewish safety and belonging. DSA stands up and fights back against antisemitism, as we do for the dignity of all working people," the statement read.
In a comment to Fox News Digital, Philly DSA stood by its original statement. Parker's and Johnson's offices also stood by their original statements condemning the boycott.
Shapiro spokesperson Rosie Lapowsky referred to a previous statement released by the governor's office on the boycott.
"The Shapiro Administration is aware of this planned protest and the Pennsylvania State Police is engaged with our local partners to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighbors in Philadelphia, Lapowsky said last week. "This bike ride, masquerading as a protest to advance the cause of justice, is nothing more than blatant antisemitism designed to intimidate and drive Jewish businesses out of our communities, and there is no place for that in our Commonwealth."
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Fox News Digital also reached out to Fetterman's and Boyle's offices for comment.
On Sunday, hundreds of Jewish and pro-Israel community members turned out to oppose the demonstration, with heated exchanges unfolding across several city blocks. Dozens of diners also lined up outside the targeted restaurants in a show of solidarity with the Jewish-owned businesses.
Several Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council (IAC), also spoke out in defense of the targeted restaurants and encouraged others to do the same.
"When we heard about a ride taking place on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, we could not help but think about history and tell ourselves: we will not let this happen again. Today, we stand together, and we will not let anyone threaten our community," the IAC said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This ride does not target a government or a policy. Its stated goal is to drive businesses owned by Zionists out of the city, as if being a Zionist were criminal or illegitimate. It targets six businesses whose owners are Jewish. When people publish a list of Jewish businesses and organize to drive them out of a city, we know from history what that is."
Rams coach Sean McVay 'kicking himself' after Puka Nacua's knee injury on final play likely lands him on IR
The Los Angeles Rams’ injury woes continue, as wide receiver Puka Nacua is very likely heading to the injured reserve with an MCL and PCL sprain in his right leg, as well as turf toe.
And head coach Sean McVay admitted he’s "kicking himself" after Nacua’s knee ailments occurred on the final play of Sunday’s game where the Rams were leading the Washington Commanders.
"I'd be lying to you if I said I haven't questioned the decision-making on that last play over and over in my head of what could have been another option that you felt like could have gotten a conversion, and maybe ended the game that would've led to him not taking a violent hit to his right knee," McVay explained to reporters on Monday, per ESPN.
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"And so, it's stuff that I feel tremendous responsibility for, and we've got to be able to figure out how to protect these guys while also putting them in positions that help our team and allow them to be able to shine."
Nacua was given a hand-off on a third-down play where the Rams were trying to end the game. He rushed for five yards, but he took a massive hit and stayed down on the ground longer than expected before walking off on his full power.
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But McVay revealed that Nacua will be missing a good chunk of time, and this is a team that’s already ailing at receiver with Davante Adams out for quite a while with a hamstring tear in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals.
If Nacua officially hits the IR as McVay indicated, he would be forced to miss the next four games for Los Angeles, which include matchups with the Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
With their top two receivers on the shelf, McVay said the Rams would "look at all avenues," including a potential trade before the Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET NFL deadline, to add a receiver that quarterback Matthew Stafford could utilize.
Nacua is an obvious loss for this offense, as Stafford feels very comfortable giving him the ball no matter where he is on the field. Even missing Weeks 2 and 3 with a hip injury, Nacua has 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns.
Those 70 receptions are the most for a player through their first seven games in NFL history.
This isn’t at all how the Rams, and the football world for that matter, saw their 2026 season unfolding with a 5-4 record after Week 9. But injuries to players like Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, Jaylen Watson and many others have led McVay and his coaching staff to be creative in filling the gaps.
If the season were to end today, the Rams would not be in a playoff spot, and they are among teams with the hardest schedule moving forward. So, that creativity by McVay and others will be forced for weeks to come.
But this is an injury McVay can’t let himself off the hook for.
Philadelphia Eagles hit rock bottom as coach Nick Sirianni denies flipping off home fans
Things have gone completely off the rails in Philly.
The Philadelphia Eagles sit at 2-7, and Nick Sirianni is defending himself against accusations of giving Eagles fans the bird.
Sunday’s 19-11 divisional loss against the New York Giants was bad enough on its own. New York had not won in South Philly since 2013, and the loss marked seven straight for an Eagles squad in free fall.
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Right after the final whistle, cameras caught Sirianni walking off with security chief Big Dom, appearing to raise his right middle finger toward booing fans.
Failing to stack up wins is one thing. Turning the home crowd into your enemy is the quickest way to get run out of town.
Asked about it Monday, Sirianni flatly denied flipping off the home fans.
"Absolutely not," Sirianni said. "That was a surprise to me. Absolutely not."
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Sirianni has always been a loose cannon. Fans loved it when he was barking at road crowds in Kansas City and Indianapolis or jawing at opposing sidelines. He even caught flak for cupping his ear at the Linc during an ugly win over Cleveland. Taunting outside haters works when you're winning, but picking fights with paying hometown customers during a collapse is pure self-sabotage.
The offense is running on fumes without the retired Lane Johnson and with Jalen Hurts sidelined.
Interim starting Eagles QB Joe Milton had an expectedly ugly afternoon, throwing 18-of-34 for 169 yards, coughing up a lost fumble, and taking seven sacks, including three from Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese.
Across the field, a physical, Harbaugh-led Giants squad looks ready to take the NFC East. New York rotated J.J. McCarthy on the ground to move the chains and let Jameis Winston punch in the go-ahead score.
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In the aftermath of the loss, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman hit the fire-sale button, trading defensive tackle Jordan Davis to Jacksonville on Monday for first and second-round picks. Philadelphia now holds 10 selections in the top two rounds over the next three drafts.
The future draft capital is loaded for tomorrow, but the present state of the Eagles is a complete disaster.
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College Football Playoff committee executive admits they don't care fans are against 24-team playoff
Monday made what was long rumored official: we're moving to a 24-team College Football Playoff starting in the 2027-2028 season.
The reaction from most fans, commentators, analysts as well as many coaches and people within the sport, can be summed up in one word: why?
As recently as 2023, the playoff was four teams. The smaller field ensured that the best of the best would compete for a title. Only one-loss or undefeated teams had a chance at postseason glory ... well, unless you were an undefeated Florida State team.
Then, in 2024, we moved to a 12-team format, which offered more opportunity for teams to change their season. The 2024-2025 Ohio State Buckeyes were a perfect example, losing the final game of the season before roaring back to life and steamrolling their way through to a championship.
The 12-team format has generally been well liked; it's a solid balance of maintaining the exclusivity of the tournament, while adding more big postseason games on campuses and mostly preserving bowl season and the importance of the regular season. While the upcoming 2026-2027 version of the playoff will be just the third under the expanded format, we're already moving on to even more teams. Somehow.
24 teams essentially means the end of meaningful bowl games. With a bowl field so diluted by the increase in playoff participants, the remaining bowls will be picking up scraps. Major conference championship games are set to become a thing of the past.
The regular season, long the best in sports, will be significantly less meaningful. Not only will three losses not be enough to keep teams out, there's a strong chance that four or potentially even five loss teams (from the SEC) will be in the 24-team playoff. This might mean more scheduled games between big programs, since they'll no longer be concerned about a single loss hurting their chances, but if it doesn't, the sport will have sacrificed the regular season almost entirely.
Which again, raises the all-important question: who wanted this? Who was asking for it? Why is it even happening?
The answer is money, money and money. The Big Ten led the charge for more playoff spots, and other conferences and groups eventually fell in line. The SEC, long the hold out, caved, presumably because commissioner Greg Sankey realized he could start campaigning for all 16 conference teams to reach the playoff each season.
Obviously, more playoff games means more money coming from the broadcast partner, ESPN. More teams will have late-season home games with a potential "playoff appearance" on the line. Then be able to sell expensive home playoff game tickets to their fans. Coaches now have a lower bar to claim a successful season. And boosters can see a return on investment instead of seeing their money go towards reaching the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
The one group missing here? Fans. As usual. Fans weren't asking for this, and surveys have shown that they overwhelmingly don't want it. Unsurprisingly, it's happening anyway. And in a news conference announcing the change, Executive Director Rich Clark explained why: the playoff committee doesn't care.
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Clark said on the call that changes brought about by the 24-team field will be beneficial for the sport, and most importantly, the business school executive's new favorite word: "stakeholders."
"New scheduling standards will incentivize institutions to schedule more compelling non-conference matchups during the regular season, and 16 Playoff games will now be played on campuses, bringing Playoff football to more students and local fans," Clark said. "Finally, our commitment as the CFP administration and staff, we will make the 24-team Playoff spectacular for the fans, for the student-athletes, for the institutions, and for all our stakeholders."
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Clark answered a few questions, saying that the committee will evaluate and encourage strong schedules, and teams will be required to play 10 games against teams from Power 4 conferences. That's all well and good. But what came next was frustrating and a bit emblematic of how this whole process has played out.
One reporter asked Clark about fan opinion, saying "the online segment of the fan base seems to be maybe against this," and wondered how Clark thought it would be "received by fans." Here's what he said:
"We're aware of the fan sentiment and that many fans aren't in favor of expansion," Clark responded. "That was certainly weighed into the decision. It was considered. Ultimately we just need to make a spectacular Playoff. I mean, the CFP has a responsibility to our fans, they're the lifeblood of college football. We owe it to them to make this great. That really is our intent. We appreciate our fans. We did take into account their sentiment. That was rolled into this decision. But we decided to move forward with it."
Ah. Yes. We know fans don't want it, we just didn't care and did it anyway because it made more money. Perfection.
Obviously, that's the real explanation for why they decided to "move forward" anyway. Fans are dead last when it comes to priorities among the leadership in college football. A "spectacular playoff" doesn't require 24 teams, in fact, it's more likely to dilute it.
In 2025-2026, for example, several games between P4 and G6 teams were widely decried as being non-competitive. Ole Miss blew out Tulane 41-10 and Oregon handled James Madison 51-34. Even in the 2024-2025 playoff, ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit went on a rant decrying the Indiana Hoosiers reaching the 12-team field when they lost 27-17. In a 24-team format, how bad will that 24th team be?
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Probably not great!
But this is what happens in modern college football; those in charge focus exclusively on short-term financial success over long-term health. Fans come last. Money comes first. At least this time they're admitting it.
NTSB recovers cockpit voice recorder from Learjet crash site in Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed last week near Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board.
"NTSB investigators have recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed on Nov. 1 near Greenacres, Florida," the NTSB said on X.
The CVR was found at the location of the initial impact, according to the NTSB.
The NTSB said the CVR is being evaluated in the board's Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
The excavation work at the impact site has been completed.
This comes after investigators said on Friday that they recovered part of an engine from the Learjet.
Crews started excavating the site on Wednesday after utility workers had drained water and cleared other hazards, the NTSB said.
Once investigators began digging, they found a part of one engine, the board said.
Earlier last week, investigators recovered the left tail elevator, which controls the jet's pitch, in three separate pieces. One of them was found nearly four miles from where the Learjet 60 crashed.
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"Even small pieces of the wreckage may contain important evidence that could help investigators determine what happened," the agency wrote last week on X.
The Learjet 60 left Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around 10:37 a.m. on Sunday, bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. The aircraft plunged into the ground in Palm Beach County shortly before 1 p.m., killing everyone aboard.
Austin tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, 45, was killed in the crash alongside his wife, Helen Sharp, 40, their children, Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, the children's nanny, Anita Maria Cetina, and couple Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms were reported across South Florida when the Learjet crashed. Investigators said the weather will be a major focus of their probe.
At about 41,000 feet, an air traffic controller told the flight crew that moderate precipitation was roughly five miles away and said they could move either left or right, stressing that the turn toward Freeport in the Bahamas "looks pretty bad."
The crew was then instructed to fly to a waypoint near Naples, Florida. The crew made a deviation toward Palm Beach County and reported that weather conditions were deteriorating. The crew told air traffic control that there was icing and turbulence, asking the controller if there was a "better ride" ahead.
Fox News' Adam Sabes contributed to this report.