The Big Ten and SEC remain locked in a standoff over the future of the College Football Playoff as executives meet ahead of the national championship game

The debate surrounding the future of the College Football Playoff has intensified following a new proposal circulating on social media. The Next Round podcast r

College Football Playoff National Championship game between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami is already on pace to be one of the most expensive on record. That’s in large part to a secondary ticket market that has exploded since the matchup was finalized Friday.

The commissioners for the Big Ten and SEC are in favor of expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams under certain considerations, according to ESPN's Heather Dinich.

So, with the national semifinal stage set, here's what to know about the Fiesta and Peach Bowls: The semifinals will be played from Thursday, Jan. 8 to Friday, Jan. 9. The CFP follows a bracket format, meaning teams are not reseeded following the first round and quarterfinals. The Fiesta and Peach Bowls will host the semifinals.

Amid a surge in TV ratings through the quarterfinal round, ESPN looked to keep the momentum going in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Viewership was strong through the first two weekends of the CFP.

No. 1 Indiana will face No. 10 Miami on its home turf at Hard Rock Stadium next week. Here's what you should know about the game.

CFP semifinals games will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial. The College Football Playoff national championship game is 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19 The College Football Playoff national championship game is at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.