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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

College football's 155-year-old argument continues.

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

College football's 155-year-old argument continues.

Alabama Crimson Tide goal line stand

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

The Hoosiers' underwhelming outing against the Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff has led to scrutiny from Alabama fans.

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

Curt Cignetti did not back up his pregame smack 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

It's been that kind of night for the Hoosiers.

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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

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers attempts a pass.

Clemson-Texas Game Day Guide: How to Watch, Stream, and What to Expect

Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson

Desmond Watson, Florida's 449-Pound DL, Hits Heisman Pose After First Career Carry

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti

Nick Saban Hilariously Reveals One Trait Curt Cignetti Did Not Learn From Him

Belichick joined ESPN's College GameDay and described what he's looking for in his players.

Bill Belichick Pinpoints the One Characteristic He Wants in His North Carolina Players

Curt Cignetti during No. 5 Indiana's 38–15 loss to No. 2 Ohio State on Nov. 23, 2024.

Curt Cignetti Played Ultimate Heel While Appearing on ‘College GameDay’ at Notre Dame

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin watches quarterback Drew Allar.

Penn State-SMU Game Day Guide: How to Watch, Stream and What to Expect

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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

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti steams along the sidelines during the Hoosiers' playoff loss to Notre Dame on Friday night.

My Two Cents: Indiana Isn't Elite After All, But Being Pretty Good Beats the Alternative

Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jayden Thomas (83) makes a touchdown catch against Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Amare Ferrell (25) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Instant Takeaways: Notre Dame Dominates Indiana in College Football Playoff Victory

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

Georgia Bulldogs to Face Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Sugar Bowl

Fans wait for the start of the Vol Walk before a college football game between Tennessee and UTEP at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Watch: Tennessee Football Fans Invading Columbus

Oct 23, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Dayon Hayes (50) reacts after recording a sack against the Clemson Tigers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Former Colorado Buffaloes Edge Rusher Commits To Texas A&M Aggies

Lavell Edwards Stadium - BYU vs SIU

Texas Transfer Tausili Akana on Campus for a BYU Visit

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts after losing in overtime against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns vs. Clemson Tigers: What the Stats Say

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on from the sideline during the third quarter in the game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast on Christmas for the Green and White

Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Will Heldt (15) reacts after a defensive stop Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, during the NCAA football game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue Boilermakers won 49-0.

Clemson Tigers Make Transfer Portal Splash, Land Will Heldt From Purdue