The first round of the College Football Playoff wasn't filled with close games. That's OK, despite vociferous criticism from fans and coaches.
Tennessee players send message, warm up shirtless at Ohio State in CFP first-round game
Tennessee football players seemingly sent a message by warming up shirtless ahead of their CFP first-round game vs Ohio State on Saturday:
Broome has 23 points, 11 rebounds as No. 2 Auburn beats No. 16 Purdue
Johni Broome had 23 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a shoulder injury, and No. 2 Auburn beat No. 16 Purdue 87-69 on Saturday.
Texas’ dominant win over Clemson continues a CFP first-round pattern: Why all the blowouts?
For all the pyrotechnics of the modern offense, the expanded CFP has started off with three games where one team was capable of manhandling the other.
Daniels puts up 29 points as Cal Baptist defeats Fresno State 86-69
Dominique Daniels Jr.'s 29 points helped Cal Baptist defeat Fresno State 86-69 on Saturday night. Daniels also contributed three steals for the Lancers (6-6). Bradey Henige finished 5 of 6 from the floor to add 12 points.
Wisne scores 22 in Northern Colorado’s 82-75 win over Denver
Brock Wisne scored 22 points as Northern Colorado beat Denver 82-75 on Saturday night. Wisne added five rebounds for the Bears (8-5). Langston Reynolds scored 21 points and added five assists.
Texas gets College Football Playoff scare from Clemson before advancing to Peach Bowl
Texas spotted Clemson an early lead before pulling away for a win in the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns next face Arizona State.
Ward scores 18, Southeast Missouri State knocks off SIU-Edwardsville 80-64
BJ Ward's 18 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat SIU-Edwardsville 80-64 on Saturday night. Ward shot 6 for 14, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Redhawks (6-6, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Brendan Terry scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line and added eight rebounds.
College Football Playoff: Jaydon Blue’s long TD run extinguishes Clemson’s upset hopes in 38-24 Texas win
The Longhorns will play Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.
Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry power Ravens over the Steelers, into the playoffs
Jackson threw three touchdown passes, and Henry rushed for 162 yards as the Ravens split with the Steelers.
Social media reacts to Oleksandr Usyk title rematch win vs. Tyson Fury
Oleksandr Usyk has done it again. The Ukrainian boxing champion defende
Guinyard’s 28 help UT Martin defeat Southern Indiana 77-46
Tarence Guinyard's 28 points helped UT Martin defeat Southern Indiana 77-46 on Saturday night. Guinyard added nine rebounds for the Skyhawks (5-8, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Josue Grullon scored 20 points and added six rebounds.
Report: Kings have six players on radar in possible trades
The Sacramento Kings reportedly are eyeing six players for potential trades before the NBA's Feb. 6 deadline.
Diamondbacks acquire All-Star 1B Josh Naylor in a trade with the Guardians
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor in a trade that sent right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland also received a competitive balance Round B draft pick in 2025.
Jihad leads Arizona State to 78-62 win over UMass
Basheer Jihad scored 20 points and Jayden Quaintance scored 19 points and Arizona State took control in the second half to beat UMass 78-62 on Saturday. Alston Mason scored 13 points and BJ Freeman contributed 11 for Arizona State (9-2) which won for the seventh time in its last eight games. Rahsool Diggins scored 24 points for the Minutemen who saw their two-game win streak end.