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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

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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.

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Michigan football players plant their team’s flag at midfield following their win over the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Forde-Yard Dash: Ways to Curtail Flag-Planting and Postgame Melees

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Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day is 1–4 against the rival Michigan Wolverines after another debacle last weekend.

Forde-Yard Dash: How Hot Is Ryan Day’s Seat at Ohio State?

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The Miami mascot, Sebastian, makes a crying gesture, and the Hurricanes may be feeling similar emotions as they sit on the College Football Playoff bubble.

Forde-Yard Dash: Predicting College Football Playoff Bracket

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Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell celebrates after a sack. The Crimson Tide face rival Auburn this week.

Forde-Yard Dash: Rivalry Games With Spite at Stake

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Texas Longhorns defensive back Andrew Mukuba celebrates an interception this season. The Longhorns will face Texas A&M in the resumption of their rivalry this week.

Forde-Yard Dash: Rivalry Week Has Major CFP Implications

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Arizona State fans celebrate with Sun Devils running back Jason Brown Jr. after beating BYU.

Forde-Yard Dash: Making Sense of College Football Playoff Scenarios

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Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Monken celebrates with his players after a win this season.

Forde-Yard Dash: Army, Indiana Try to Avoid Perfect-Season Spoilers in Week 13

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Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock left LSU and returned to the Fighting Irish sideline.

Forde-Yard Dash: Why Hiring the Right Coordinators Is More Important Than Ever

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Oregon Ducks defensive back Brandon Johnson celebrates after beating the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

Forde-Yard Dash: CFP Field Narrows After Eventful Week 12

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Tennessee defensive linemen James Pearce Jr., right, and Omarr Norman-Lott celebrate during a recent game.

Forde-Yard Dash: Seven Games Featuring Desperation or Opportunity

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer, left, celebrates with teammates.

Forde-Yard Dash: Lopsided College Football Rivalries Dot Landscape

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LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has struggled with turnovers lately.

Forde-Yard Dash: Seven College Football Figures With Something to Fix

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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier could be the first coaching domino in a cross-sport reset.

Forde-Yard Dash: Resetting the College Football Coaching Landscape

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Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu celebrates a touchdown during a game earlier this season.

Forde-Yard Dash: Key Questions Ahead of First College Football Playoff Rankings

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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney in a team huddle against the Louisville Cardinals.

Forde-Yard Dash: Four Teams That Lost Control of College Football Playoff Fate

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Could Ohio State coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes be walking into a trap game Saturday at Penn State?

Forde-Yard Dash: Nemesis Games to Watch With Lopsided Recent Advantages

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Texas A&M has gotten tougher on the line of scrimmage under first-year head coach Mike Elko.

Forde-Yard Dash: The Secret to Success for 10 Standout Teams

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey would campaign for his conference to get the most bids into the CFP.

Forde-Yard Dash: Each Conference’s Ad for the College Football Playoff

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LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier looks on against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Forde-Yard Dash: College Football Playoff Hopefuls Starting to Separate

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Navy Midshipmen cornerback Dashaun Peele returns an interception for a touchdown against the Charlotte 49ers.

Forde-Yard Dash: How Realignment Impacts College Football Playoff Race

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Stoops is the winningest coach in Kentucky football history.

Forde-Yard Dash: 10 Coaches Whose Goodwill Is Fading

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Indiana defensive back Shawn Asbury II returns an interception against Nebraska.

Forde-Yard Dash: Blueblood Angst for Six Proud Programs

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Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Drew Bobo after a touchdown.

Forde-Yard Dash: 15 College Football Games That Could Create Chaos

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Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki talks to Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar during the spring game.

Forde-Yard Dash: Rating Eight New Coordinators Midway Through College Football Season

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