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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

The Fighting Irish look capable of winning the national championship after dominating Indiana to set up a Sugar Bowl meeting against Georgia.

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

The Fighting Irish look capable of winning the national championship after dominating Indiana to set up a Sugar Bowl meeting against Georgia.

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

The ‘death penalty’ of the 1980s left the Mustangs in a mid-major wilderness until conference realignment changed everything.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Had Classy Message for Curt Cignetti After CFP Win

Marcus Freeman had a classy message to Curt Cignetti after Notre Dame defeated Indiana in CFP.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti before a first round playoff game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

Curt Cignetti Shares Thought Process on Questionable Fourth Quarter Punt Down 20–3

The Hoosiers coach was anything but aggressive during the loss in South Bend.

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Rob Gronkowski Blasts Inclusion of Indiana In CFP During Loss To Notre Dame

Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore (15) interrupts a reception attempt by Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

ESPN's Sean McDonough Calls Out Indiana, Big Ten After 'Dud' Against Notre Dame

Lane Kiffin during No. 19 Ole Miss's 63–31 win over Arkansas on Nov. 2, 2024.

Lane Kiffin Takes Shot at Indiana After Notre Dame Handles Hoosiers in CFP Opener

Alabama Crimson Tide goal line stand

Indiana's Poor Showing at Notre Dame Has Alabama Fans Angry About CFP Snub Once Again

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

Fans Question Curt Cignetti's Timid Coaching After Fiery 'College GameDay' Trash Talk

Cignetti and the Hoosiers entered the College Football Playoff with an 11–1 record this season.

Curt Cignetti's Errant Timeout Backfired Terribly in Key Spot for Indiana vs. Notre Dame

The Ducks will take on the winner of Ohio State and Tennessee in the Rose Bowl Game on New Year's Day.

Oregon Unveils Sweet Kobe Bryant-Themed Cleats Ahead of Rose Bowl Game

Riley Leonard during No. 3 Notre Dame's CFP first-round game against No. 9 Indiana on Dec. 20, 2024.

Fans Baffled By Late Hit Call That Extended Key Notre Dame Drive vs. Indiana

Curt Cignetti before No. 9 Indiana's CFP first-round game against No. 3 Notre Dame on Dec. 20, 2024.

One Eyebrow-Raising Stat Emerges From Indiana's Lackluster First Half vs. Notre Dame

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love celebrates a touchdown against Indiana in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

ESPN Unveils New Scorebug for College Football Playoff, and Fans Have One Big Issue

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Hilariously Reacts to Shirtless Teammates in Cold Weather

Fortnite OG Sponsoring the Opening CFP Kickoff Led to Countless Jokes From Fans

Saban wasn't a fan of Shane Gillis' joke on Friday night.

Nick Saban Claps Back at Shane Gillis for Joke About Alabama Paying Players

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love scores a 98-yard touchdown against Indiana.

Notre Dame Gets 12-Team CFP Era Off to Electric Start With 98-Yard TD

Florida's KD Daniels and DJ Lagway attempt to recover a fumble during the Gasparilla Bowl against Tulane.

College Football Fans Loved Florida's Perfectly Chaotic Fumble Touchdown in Gasparilla Bowl

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Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar runs for a gain in the 2024 Big Ten championship game.

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

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

Bill Belichick becoming the North Carolina coach shows that college football is becoming an NFL Lite.

Bill Belichick to North Carolina Highlights Professionalism Changes in College Sports

Michigan State's Bai Jobe, left, tackles Brandon Tullis during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Are Current Spartans Ready for Bigger Roles in 2025?

Oct 12, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) scrambles out of the pocket against UCLA Bruins linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) and defensive lineman Siale Taupaki (92) during the third quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: Bruins Latest News Updates

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) scrambles against Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman James Carpenter (99) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Indiana Defensive Tackle James Carpenter Was At The Center Of The Action

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Indiana.

Notre Dame's Biggest Postseason Victory in Decades Sparks Social Media Frenzy

Indiana players enter the field before a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend. Notre Dame defeated Indiana 27-17.

What Indiana's Coordinators Said After The 27-17 College Football Playoff Loss to Notre Dame

Mississippi State's center Michael Nwoko (23) runs the ball during the game against Central Michigan at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

Mississippi State at Memphis Prediction, Game Preview & Betting Lines

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) tackled by Indiana linebackers Rolijah Hardy (21) Aiden Fisher (4) at Notre Dame Stadium.

What Aiden Fisher, Jailin Walker, James Carpenter Said After Indiana's 27-17 Loss at Notre Dame

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

What Curt Cignetti Said After Indiana Was Beaten 27-17 By Notre Dame In The College Football Playoff

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Joshua Burnham (40) and teammates tackle Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Myles Price (4) during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.

Todd’s Take: Notre Dame Made The Hoosiers We Watched All Season Disappear