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Ohio State safety Caleb Downs celebrates with a rose after the first-round College Football Playoff win because the Buckeyes will face the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.

After First-Round Blowouts, College Football Playoff Primed for Intrigue

Yes, the games were bad and the format needs work, but the 12-team tournament is a major improvement over its predecessors.

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs celebrates with a rose after the first-round College Football Playoff win because the Buckeyes will face the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.

After First-Round Blowouts, College Football Playoff Primed for Intrigue

Yes, the games were bad and the format needs work, but the 12-team tournament is a major improvement over its predecessors.

Washington Huskies defensive coordinator Steve Belichick

Bill Belichick to Add Son Steve to Coaching Staff at UNC

Bill Belichick's son Steve is set to join North Carolina's coaching staff.

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick wipes away tears while on the Fox pregame show.

Michael Vick Brought to Tears Discussing Norfolk State Job on FOX NFL Kickoff

The former NFL quarterback will take over the team next season.

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff continues on New Year's Eve.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Matchups: Dates, Times, Streaming, Locations

The CFP continues on New Year's Eve.

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Joel Klatt brought up a good point.

Joel Klatt Defends Dismal CFP Opening Weekend With Question About NFL Playoffs

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Michigan Football hosted another wide receiver from the transfer portal on Sunday

Dec 21, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Tech High School wide receiver Dallas Wilson sits court side with Florida Gators assistant athletic director of recruiting strategy Katie Turner during the first half of a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Gators Officially Sign WR Dallas Wilson

Nov 30, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Report: Mizzou Lands Former Penn State Quarterback

Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) gets ready for the snap during the second quarter of a game against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium.

Linebacker Aiden Fisher Announces That He Will Return To Indiana

West Virginia University receiver DayDay Farmer.

Former WVU WR DayDay Farmer Transfers to Big 12 Foe

Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning runs out with the team before a game against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

How to Watch Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Rose Bowl Preview, Prediction, TV Channel

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) motions during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

One Texas Longhorns Wide Receiver Has Emerged as Unlikely Star

Sep 21, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; A detail view of a South Carolina Gamecocks helmet during the second half of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

2026 Top 10 Prospect, No. 1 IOL Pierre Dean Visits Gamecocks for Bowl Prep

Bryce Underwood opens up about Michigan decision: 'Business is business'