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Four Teams Likely Control Their Playoff Destiny After Rivalry Weekend

Following losses by Ohio State, LSU and Clemson on Saturday, it’s pretty clear that four teams control their College Football Playoff destiny.

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How Loss to Michigan Alters Ohio State's Playoff Chances

A 22-point loss means the Buckeyes likely face an uphill climb to a bid.

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Enjoy This Version of the Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry. You’ll Soon Miss It.

The expansion of the College Football Playoff will come with a cost—diminishing the drama and meaning of storied rivalries that have helped make the sport great.

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SI’s Expert Picks for College Football Week 12

USC, Michigan and TCU all put their Playoff hopes on the line against tricky opponents.

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Michigan’s Nonconference Slate Could Spark Playoff Debate

If the Wolverines lose a game, their early-season schedule may become a key point of contention.

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Bowl Projections: USC Jumps Into CFP After Oregon’s Loss

Our projected College Football Playoff field looks a little different after the weekend’s Pac-12 carnage.

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TCU Rides Underdog Mantra to Keep Dream Season Rolling

As they’ve done for the last decade when playing in Austin, the Horned Frogs took care of business in a physical matchup to remain undefeated.

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SI’s Expert Picks for College Football Week 11

TCU puts its perfect record on the line at Texas, while Oregon and Ole Miss host ranked foes.

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FSU earns first spot in College Football Playoff rankings since 2016

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida State earned its first spot in the College Football Playoff rankings since 2016, with the Seminoles ranked No. 23 in the latest poll released Tuesday night.

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The Path for Each Contender to the College Football Playoff

Some, like Georgia, have a clear way in. Others, like Oregon and LSU, could see things get complicated.

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The Top 10 College Football Matchups to Track in Week 10

After initially looking uneventful, this weekend could make it—or break it—for several top teams, including Georgia and Tennessee.

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The Top 10 College Football Matchups to Track in Week 10

After initially looking uneventful, this weekend could make it—or break it—for several top teams, including Georgia and Tennessee.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Yormark Is Already Delivering for Big 12

Plus, the November games that will shape the College Football Playoff race.

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Six Big Questions Leading Into the First CFP Rankings

It’s Georgia, Tennessee … and everyone else? Not quite, but the committee does face a few daunting tasks leading into Tuesday night, and beyond.

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Georgia Seeded No. 5? In a 12-Team Playoff, It Could Be

The SEC in 2022 is showing a potential thorn with the expanded future model.

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‘This is Bulls---!’ The Secret Calls and Heated Arguments That Led to CFP Expansion

Stakeholders and school presidents describe to SI the secret meetings, last-minute hurdles and one man who was a force for change in approving a 12-team format.

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Playoff Expansion May—Finally—Be Nearing a Conclusion

Thursday’s meeting could start providing answers to what’s been a lengthy process.

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Resetting the College Football Playoff Picture

Examining the sport’s top contenders and their road to the final four.

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CFP Mock 12-Team Bracket: Hope Not Lost For Teams Like Texas, FSU

It won’t just be unbeatens and one-loss teams making the expanded playoff field. What the future looks like now.

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Bowl Projections: Two New Playoff Teams After Week 5

There’s a lot of movement up and down the bowl board this week, including a couple of familiar faces back in the College Football Playoff.

Orlando Sentinel

SEC’s Greg Sankey sees more work ahead before College Football Playoff expansion

NEW ORLEANS — When Greg Sankey arrived in New Orleans for Sunday’s showdown between Florida State and LSU, it had been an incredible 72 hours for the SEC commissioner.

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Miami to host 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship

The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is returning to Miami with Hard Rock Stadium set to host the game on Jan. 5, 2026.

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College Football Playoff Will Remain At Four Teams; Expansion Very Much In Question

College Football Playoff Will Remain At Four Teams; Expansion Very Much In Question A deal was so close to being had. Contact/Follow @JeremyMauss & @MWCwire There is no plan after 2026 title game Earlier this summer it seemed a foregone conclusion ...

Orlando Sentinel

College Football Playoff to stay at 4 teams through 2025 season

The College Football Playoff will stick with its current four-team model through the next four years after the management committee couldn’t come to a consensus on possible expansion.

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College Football Playoff to Remain at Four Teams Due to Division on Expansion

The committee will continue to discuss an expansion for the 2026–27 season.

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