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The Latest Breaking News from College Football Playoff

Ohio State vs. Miami: Three Bold Predictions for New Year’s Eve’s CFP Cotton Bowl Bout

The Buckeyes and Hurricanes will square off in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

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Michael Irvin Explained ‘Godfather Kiss’ for Mario Cristobal After Miami Beat Texas A&M

Irvin crashed Cristobal’s interview on ABC/ESPN after a College Football Playoff win on the road at Texas A&M.

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Think Blowouts Make the College Football Playoff a Joke? It May Be Selective Memory

Tulane and James Madison’s admission to the 12-team bracket—and subsequent elimination—were unfairly scrutinized while past playoff results were ignored.

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Ole Miss-Tulane Game Day Guide: What’s at Stake & How to Watch, Stream

Here's what you need to know before a College Football Playoff first round clash between the Rebels and Green Wave.

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Miami-Texas A&M Game Day Guide: What’s at Stake & How to Watch, Stream

Miami will face Texas A&M in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday.

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Why Oklahoma's Controversial Missed Field Goal vs. Alabama Couldn't Be Reviewed

A critical field-goal attempt by Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Alabama was a close call. Here’s why the play couldn’t be reviewed.

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How Miami Can Beat Texas A&M in First Round of College Football Playoff

The Hurricanes didn't move into the CFP field until the final ranking of the season, and now have a chance to pull a first-round upset against the Aggies.

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Ranking the 12 People Feeling the Most Pressure in the College Football Playoff

Coaches, commissioners, quarterbacks and two entire schools have a lot riding on this playoff run that could end in glory—or failure.

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Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitement

Bettors aren't rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season's College Football Playoff, except for Friday night's Alabama-Oklahoma showdown

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‘College GameDay’ Announces Two CFB Legends as Guest Pickers for CFP First Round

Johnny Manziel and Brian Bosworth have been announced as guest pickers for College GameDay’s two College Football Playoff opening round broadcasts.

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Joel Klatt Admits His March Madness Take Was ‘Terrible’ While Arguing About CFP

“The NCAA basketball tournament is a joke,” Klatt said earlier this week, after claiming “no one cares about James Madison” in the College Football Playoff.

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Ranking All 12 Coaches in the 2025 College Football Playoff

Curt Cignetti? Ryan Day? Bob Chesney?! Find out where we ranked each ahead of the tournament.

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Ranking the Top 25 Players in the 2025 College Football Playoff

The Heisman Trophy winner highlights the list filled with impact defenders and standout offensive players all hoping to win the national championship.

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Breaking Down Georgia’s Path to a College Football Playoff National Title

A look at Georgia’s path through the College Football Playoff toward a national title.

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College Football Playoff History: Full List of Champions, Brackets, & Appearances

The brief history of the CFP before the 2025-26 playoff begins this week.

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Notre Dame AD Clarifies Stance on Pop-Tarts Amid College Football Playoff Snub

The Fighting Irish have announced their season is over.

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The Case for Notre Dame and Three Other Teams Left Out of College Football Playoff

Notre Dame has a legitimate gripe, but not with Miami’s inclusion.

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Nick Saban Hopes College Football Can Learn from ‘Devastating’ Notre Dame Snub

The 12-team bracket for this year’s College Football Playoff is out, and some folks aren’t happy.

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How Alabama’s College Football Playoff Gift Exposed the Committee’s Worst Flaws

The Tide were rewarded after a blowout loss in the SEC title game, even as BYU’s Big 12 defeat reshaped the rankings and pushed Miami past Notre Dame without either team playing.

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2025 College Football Playoff Bracket Revealed: SI Experts Predict Every Matchup

Pat Forde and Bryan Fischer make their picks for all four rounds and 11 games including picking which of the 12 teams will win the national championship.

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Alabama Circulates Talking Points to Support Playoff Case After Blowout Loss in SEC Title Game

The program is on shaky ground for the College Football Playoff after a three-score loss in the conference title game.

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Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit Call for Major Change to Weekly College Football Playoff Rankings

Saban and Herbstreit explain the logical flaw behind the weekly rankings release.

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CFP Chair Discusses How Championship Saturday Will Impact Final Rankings

Hunter Yurachek explained the College Football Playoff selection committee’s process for championship Saturday.

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How the Big 12 Championship Could Impact Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff Hopes

Much of the debate has been between whether Notre Dame or Miami deserves to be in the field, but it’s BYU that holds all the cards.

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Georgia's Kirby Smart Has Pointed Response to Vanderbilt’s Unusual Try at 13th Game for CFP Push

The Commodores are on the outside looking in of the College Football Playoff, ranked No. 14 without another game on the schedule.

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