Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman made his team's CFP case on Dec. 6 prior to the Big Ten championship game: "Who's the best team now?"
Why is Deshaun Watson staying with Browns for 2026? What we know
Deshaun Watson hasn't suited up for the Cleveland Browns in more than a year but the team is reportedly not interested in moving on yet.
Alabama, Miami, Notre Dame lead conference title game winners and losers
The final weekend of the college football regular season had several winners and losers. We sort them out and the playoff implications.
No. 3 Georgia ends No. 10 Alabama’s hold on rivalry, beats Crimson Tide 28-7 to win SEC championship
No. 3 Georgia has solidified its position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and beaten Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game for the first time.
Alabama CFP rankings: Can Crimson Tide make Playoff with three losses?
Can Alabama football make the CFP with three losses? Crimson Tide will test playoff committee after losing the SEC championship game vs. Georgia.
Did Alabama just play its way out of the College Football Playoff?
Would leaving out Alabama — for the second year in a row — be controversial? Undoubtedly, but it appears like the correct decision for the committee to make.
Alabama fails CFP bracket test, puts pressure on committee after blowout loss
Did Alabama play their way out of CFP bracket? That's possible after heavy SEC Championship loss to Georgia.
Georgia annihilates Alabama in SEC championship, possibly knocking Tide out of CFP entirely
This was the kind of victory that galvanizes programs, and the kind of loss that leaves deep scars.
Texas Tech wins Big 12 title and likely first-round CFP bye with 34-7 win over BYU
No. 5 Texas Tech won the Big 12 championship game, and almost certainly locked up a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, with a 34-7 victory over 11th-ranked BYU on Saturday.
How Texas Tech made CFP: A billionaire booster, high school football coach, star LBs
Texas Tech machine keeps rolling into the CFP with a dominant defeat of BYU, showing how money and good coaching can bring college football success.
James Madison hires fired Florida coach Billy Napier to take over for Bob Chesney
James Madison has hired former Florida coach Billy Napier to replace Bob Chesney, who is leaving for UCLA but would coach the Dukes in the College Football Playoff if they make the 12-team field.
Ohio State vs. Indiana: Top NFL draft prospects to watch in Big Ten Championship Game
For the Buckeyes, linebacker Arvell Reese, safety Caleb Downs, and wide receiver Carnell Tate are all viewed as top ten-caliber prospects.
BYU’s CFP pitch after Texas Tech loss: ‘Who’s played the best team in the country twice? We have’
BYU believed it should be in the College Football Playoff, but the Big 12 Championship game loss assures the Cougars will fall short again.
Alabama vs. Georgia: Top NFL draft prospects to watch in SEC Championship Game
It's Championship Saturday in college football, as four key games will help decide the playoff field, the Heisman Trophy race, and provide an early insight into the NFL draft plans for 2026 prospects.
No. 4 Texas Tech forces 4 second-half turnovers in blowout win over No. 11 BYU to clinch Big 12 title and playoff spot
Texas Tech will get a first-round bye after another big win over the Cougars.