As Las Vegas prepares to host the 2027 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, the Las Vegas Host Committee is already creating a lasting local impact by investing in educators and schools across the community.
Read MoreOn Saturday, January 17, 2026, the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation brought its signature Extra Yard for Teachers Summit to Fillmore Miami Beach, creating an unforgettable day of inspiration, celebration, and appreciation for educators from across South Florida and beyond.
Read MoreTeacher of the Year Championship Experience, presented by Eckrich, is a signature program developed by the CFP Foundation in collaboration with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to recognize the nation’s leading educators on the largest stage in college football.
Read MoreAs college football’s biggest stage arrived in Miami for the 2026 CFP National Championship, the CFP Foundation and its partners came together to deliver an unforgettable week of purpose-driven impact.
Read MoreDuring Bowl Season, the College Football Playoff Foundation and ESPN once again teamed up to champion both teachers and coaches nationwide through their postseason Touchdowns for Teachers program.
Read MoreWhile South Florida prepared to take center stage for the 2026 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, the legacy of the CFP Foundation in the region had already been firmly written.
Read MoreThe College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation would like to thank each of its supporters who continue to make a difference for teachers across the nation.
Read MoreThe College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation has once again teamed up with ESPN to support education through college football, investing over $4 million in school resources and access to sports since 2014.
Read MoreThe College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s partnership with the Cheez-It® brand continues to make a powerful impact on classrooms nationwide through the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.
Read MoreTeachers change lives every day, and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s partnership with Eckrich ensures their dedication is recognized.
Read MoreThe College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and School Specialty announced the completion of a makeover of North Dade Middle School’s media center, which marks the 100th learning space transformed in collaboration with the Extra Yard Makeover initiative.
Read MoreFrom September 13-20, the College Football Playoff Foundation hosted its annual Extra Yard for Teachers Week (EYFT), a nationwide initiative that rallies the college football community around celebrating PK-12 teachers who make college a reality for future players, coaches and fans with resources, recognition, and celebrations.
Read MoreFor more than 35 years, former head coach Lee Corso was a beloved part of fall Saturday mornings on ESPN’s College GameDay morning show that was always capped with his iconic tradition of donning mascot headgear of the premier game of the week.
Read MoreThe College Football Playoff Foundation works year-round to recognize educators who make a lasting impact on their students and school communities. Through the CFP Foundation’s Great Teacher Nomination program, students, families, colleagues, and community members can spotlight teachers who have gone the extra mile to make a difference.
Read MoreThe College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s work in South Florida, done in partnership with the Orange Bowl Committee and the Miami Host Committee, spans more than 10 years and focuses on educational priorities across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
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