Colts Trade Josh Downs and Keenan Allen; College Football Playoff Expands to 24 Teams
Sports news from Fort Wayne, Indiana, highlights the Colts trading away players Josh Downs and Keenan Allen, and the College Football Playoff (CFP) expanding to 24 teams.
Fort Wayne, IN, November 11, 2026 —
In recent sports developments impacting both professional football and collegiate athletics, significant news has emerged regarding the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and the future structure of the College Football Playoff (CFP).
The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly traded away two key players: wide receiver Josh Downs and wide receiver Keenan Allen. Specific details regarding the teams involved in these trades, the return assets for the Colts, or the exact dates of these transactions were not provided in the summary. The implications of these player movements for the Colts’ upcoming season and future roster strategy remain to be seen.
In parallel, the College Football Playoff (CFP) is set to undergo a significant expansion, increasing its field from the current four teams to 24 teams. This expansion marks a substantial shift in the format of major college football postseason play, aiming to include a larger number of top-ranked teams. The specific timeline for the implementation of this 24-team format was not detailed in the summary, nor were details about the selection criteria or the structure of the expanded playoff bracket.
These developments cover major changes at the professional and collegiate levels of American football. The trades involving the Colts signal potential roster reconfigurations for the team, while the CFP expansion promises a broader reach for the championship tournament in college football. Further information regarding the specifics of the Colts’ trades and the implementation plan for the expanded College Football Playoff is anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by Andy Newman on www.21alivenews.com, see more information here.
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