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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catches a touchdown pass against Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy.

Ohio State Stomps Tennessee in CFP, Reclaims National Title Contender Status

Vols fans invaded The Horseshoe, but the Buckeyes got the last word with a statement win in the playoff’s first round.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catches a touchdown pass against Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy.

Ohio State Stomps Tennessee in CFP, Reclaims National Title Contender Status

Vols fans invaded The Horseshoe, but the Buckeyes got the last word with a statement win in the playoff’s first round.

Fans watch during the first half of the College Football Playoff first round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Tennessee Volunteers.

Ohio State Blasted 'Rocky Top' on Stadium Speakers After Blowout CFP Win vs. Tennessee

Ohio Stadium trolled Tennessee after the Buckeyes' dominant win over the Volunteers in the CFP.

Kirk Herbstreit sits on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the College Football Playoff first round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers.

Kirk Herbstreit Defends Ryan Day, Calls Out 'Lunatic Fringe' Ohio State Fans After CFP Win

Kirk Herbstreit called out "lunatic fringe" Ohio State fans and ESPN's 'First Take' while coming to the defense of Ryan Day.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer gets the crowd going during the second quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State Fans Hit Tennessee With Sarcastic 'S-E-C' Chant During CFP Rout

Ohio State fans trolled visiting Tennessee fans during the Buckeyes' rout of the Vols.

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Texas running back Jaydon Blue runs with the ball against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Texas Sends Message With Dominant Ground Game in CFP Win Over Clemson

Dalton Knecht and LeBron James during the Lakers' 131–127 win over the Kings on Dec. 21, 2024.

LeBron James Has Laugh at Dalton Knecht's Expense As Ohio State Goes Up on Tennessee

Kirk Herbstreit on Dec. 21, 2024.

Kirk Herbstreit Stunned by Number of Tennessee Fans Invading Ohio Stadium for CFP

Tennessee Volunteers fans watch warm ups prior to the College Football Playoff first round game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.

Tennessee Fans Taking Over Ohio Stadium for CFP Had the College Football World Stunned

Dick Vitale is recognized before an ESPN broadcast at Allen Fieldhouse.

Dick Vitale Sounds Off on Lane Kiffin Over SMU, Indiana CFP Complaints

Tennessee Volunteers fans gather to watch the team arrive before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.

Tennessee Fans Troll Ohio State, Sing 'Rocky Top' With Giant Michigan 'M' in Columbus

Fans cheer on the set of ESPN "College GameDay" prior to the College Football Playoff first-round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium.

Forde-Yard Dash: Everything You Need to Know for Bowl Season

Cameron Williams blocks during No. 3 Texas's 17–7 win over No. 20 Texas A&M on Nov. 30, 2024.

Texas Loses Two Linemen, Quinn Ewers Throws Pick During Rough Stretch for Longhorns

Clemson's Bold TD Celebration in First Quarter vs. Texas Ages Very Poorly in CFP Game

NDSU QB Cam Miller takes the field.

NDSU QB Cam Miller Proudly Proclaimed His Hatred of Archrival SDSU and Fans Loved It

SMU quarterback Preston Stone committed to Northwestern on Saturday.

SMU QB Preston Stone Commits to Northwestern

Travis Hunter before Colorado's game against Bellarmine on Dec. 21, 2024.

Travis Hunter Showcases Athleticism With Incredible Dunk Before Colorado Hoops Game

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy

Travis Hunter Suggested His Own Madden Rating, and It Was Surprisingly Reasonable

Oregon coach Dan Lanning is not planning on leaving the program for perceived greener pastures anytime soon.

Oregon's Dan Lanning Shuts Down Talk of Potential Jump to NFL

Southern Methodist Mustangs running back Brashard Smith (1) carries the ball during the first half as Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Smith Vilbert (92) and safety Jaylen Reed (1) tackles at Beaver Stadium.

College Football Playoff Blowouts Are Nothing New As Debate Over Indiana, SMU Rages

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SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee speaks to the media during ACC Kickoff. The Mustangs join the ACC this academic year.

Persistence and Money: How SMU Returned to a Power Conference 40 Years Later

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman celebrates after winning the College Football Playoff first-round game over Indiana.

Marcus Freeman Is Man of the Moment As Notre Dame Wins First CFP Game

Clemson Reaching Transfer Portal Crossroads Ahead of College Football Playoff Return

Penn State is one of four teams in the College Football Playoff that is playing during Finals Week on campus.

How College Football Playoff Teams Are Balancing Academics With Sport

Lanning has guided the Ducks to a 35–5 record in his three years as Oregon's head coach.

Why Coaching Matters More in 12-Team College Football Playoff Era

Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson celebrates after the Ducks won the Big Ten championship.

Ranking College Football Playoff Teams on Who Needs Championship the Most

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, left, celebrates getting an interception with his teammates earlier this season.

Notre Dame, Indiana Renew In-State ‘Rivalry’ With College Football Playoff at Stake

Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula announced he will enter the portal and forgo the Nittany Lions’ playoff schedule.

Backup Quarterbacks Could Be in the Spotlight for College Football Playoff

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day is surrounded by players before a game this season.

Time to Put Michigan Loss Aside, Ohio State Turns Focus to Setting the Tone in CFP

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy.

Colorado’s Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy. Here’s How Sports Illustrated Voted.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, a potential top pick in the 2025 NFL draft, will play in the Alamo Bowl.

Ranking Every College Football Playoff, Bowl Game From Worst to Best

Gabriel led Oregon to an undefeated regular season and the top seed in the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated 2024 College Football All-Americans

USC coach Lincoln Riley might be a relic of college coaches past.

Bill Belichick May Be College Coaching’s Antithesis of Lincoln Riley

Hunter’s two-way stardom is unheard of in modern football.

The Most Interesting Heisman Trophy Race ... Ever?

Bill Belichick becoming a college football coach was a stunning move.

Basketball-Centric North Carolina Had to Take Its Shot at Football Glory

Penn State Nittany Lions fans cheer during the first half against the SMU Mustangs at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State's White Out Crowd 'Was Definitely a Factor' Vs. SMU

Cal head coach Justin Wilcox

Nevada OL Transfer Tyson Ruffins Flips His Commitment from Stanford to Cal

Cal running back Jaivian Thomas

LB Cade Uluave, RB Jaivian Thomas Say They Are Returning to Cal in 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Penn State Releases Fiesta Bowl Ticket Information

Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman during the third quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Marcus Freeman Earned Notre Dame's First CFP Victory The Hard Way

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates after winning the first round of the College Football Playoff 27-17 against Indiana at Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

Marcus Freeman Adds His Name To Notre Dame History Books

Dec 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) after a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of a College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images

Ohio State Shows Surprising Resolve in CFP Win Over Tennessee

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) and tight end Gunnar Helm (85) celebrate during the second half of the CFP National Playoff first round game against the Clemson Tigers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns' Gunnar Helm Calls Out Doubters After Breaking Program Record

BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts against Houston

BYU Star Wide Receiver Chase Roberts to Return for Senior Season