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

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

The 85-year-old ESPN analyst gave Kiffin a humbling reminder.

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

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

The 85-year-old ESPN analyst gave Kiffin a humbling reminder.

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

Tennessee fans promise to make their presence known today in Columbus, Ohio for the Vols' College Football Playoff game at Ohio State.

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

For each game, the Hilltopper Scale has been applied based on the premise that the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have never played a normal bowl game.

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

A top-notch start against Clemson briefly came to a screeching halt.

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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

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt

Joel Klatt Calls Out Lane Kiffin, Texas's Résumé Amid CFP Complaints of Indiana, SMU

The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot preforms during the first half against SMU.

Penn State’s Tiny Airport Left SMU Fans Taking Private Jets to Game Scrambling

Kiffin's Ole Miss Rebels finished just outside the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Lane Kiffin Rips College Football Playoff Committee Again During Penn State-SMU Blowout

Kirk Herbstreit chooses Michigan over Alabama on 'College GameDay'

Nick Saban Teases Kirk Herbstreit for Michigan-Alabama Pick After Son's Commitment

Jennings has the SMU offense struggling against Penn State.

Kevin Jennings's Three First-Half Interceptions Leave SMU Desperate vs. Penn State

The College GameDay desk on Dec. 21, 2024.

Nick Saban Shares Unorthodox Crowd Noise Drill Alabama Ran for Bryce Young

The SMU band sits in the furthest corner of Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Gave SMU’s Band the Worst Seats in the House for Playoff Game

Keegan-Michael Key on the red carpet before the NFL Honors show.

Keegan-Michael Key Hilariously Reacts to College Football's Most Interesting Names

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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

Dec 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Tennessee vs Ohio State LIVE Score Updates

Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin reacts during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Lane Kiffin Fires Off Again at CFP Committee During Penn State-SMU Game

Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea argues a call as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Auburn Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores are tied 7-7 at halftime.

Another Prediction Has Vanderbilt Losing to Georgia Tech in Birmingham Bowl

Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91)sacks Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) in the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoffs first round game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

Clemson Tigers Get Eliminated in College Football Playoff by Texas Longhorns

Dec 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans gather to watch the team arrive before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Tennessee Fans Have Invaded Against Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) scores a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imagesmagn Images

Texas Longhorns Take Down Clemson Tigers to Advance in College Football Playoffs

Bills offensive line coach Juan Castillo works on technique during training camp.

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Michigan football adds offensive analyst with ties to Harbaugh

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (41) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

Colorado Transfer LB Nikhai Hill-Green Commits to Alabama

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the SMU Mustangs in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Makes a Playoff Statement Vs. SMU — and then a Statement Afterward