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The NCAA Is Making Unpopular Decisions at Exactly the Wrong Time

With March Madness expansion and a possible College Football Playoff expansion, the NCAA is ignoring fans right when its popularity matters most in Congress.

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The College Football Playoff Would Like You to Abbreviate Its Name

Here are three speculative reasons for the switch from ‘College Football Playoff’ to ‘CFP.’

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College Football Offseason Primer: Everything That Could Change Before 2026 Kickoff

There will be plenty of debate around the future of the College Football Playoff format and player eligibility, plus what you need to know for spring and summer workouts.

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Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Playoff Brackets: Expert Picks, Imaginative Scenarios

Who’s the next Indiana? Will the Big Ten win a fourth straight championship? We dive into multiple projections for next season’s playoff.

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Indiana's CFP victory over Miami averages 33.9 million viewers, most-watched game in 11 years

Indiana's victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game is the most-watched college football game in 11 years

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Curt Cignetti's On-Brand Stoic Reaction to Indiana's Punt Block TD Was Amazing

Curt Cignetti gave a signature reaction to his Indiana Hoosiers’ punt block for a touchdown in the College Football Playoff national title game against Miami.

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Curt Cignetti Calls Out Referees in the Middle of CFP National Championship Game

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was not happy with the officiating in the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game between the Hoosiers and Miami.

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Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Shares Inspiring Message to His Players After CFP Snub

The Fighting Irish coach shared the message to his team heading into 2026 after being left out of the College Football Playoff.

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Indiana CB D’Angelo Ponds Got the Most Fitting Honor From City of Bloomington

The city is temporarily naming a body of water after the Hoosiers cornerback in the lead-up to the College Football Playoff national championship game.

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What’s Next for Oregon? Early Look at Ducks’ Roster, Outlook for 2026 Season

Oregon’s season came to a close with a rough 56–22 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.

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Grading Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore Performances in Peach Bowl

Here's how the Indiana and Oregon quarterbacks, both potential top NFL draft picks, fared in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

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Lane Kiffin Calls for Controversial Pass Interference on Final Play of Ole Miss's Loss

Former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin wanted a pass interference call on his old team’s final play in the loss to Miami during the College Football Playoff semifinal.

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SEC’s Title Drought Is League’s Longest in More Than Two Decades With Ole Miss Loss

The league’s last title came in 2022, when Georgia won the second of back-to-back national championships.

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Ole Miss Kicker Lucas Carneiro’s Two Fiesta Bowl Doinks Delighted Just About Everyone

Lucas Carneiro had two loud drinks in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Miami.

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NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in College Football Playoff Semifinals, Title Game

Here are a few NFL draft prospects worth watching from each team remaining in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

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Miami 31, Ole Miss 27: Full Recap of Fiesta Bowl as Hurricanes Advance to CFP Title Game

The Hurricanes will play for a national championship on their home field after dominating and holding off the Rebels in the semifinal.

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Inside Ole Miss’s Unprecedented College Football Playoff Run Amid Coaching Chaos

Lane Kiffin’s departure, a fractured coaching staff and portal uncertainty haven’t stopped the Rebels from pushing toward a national championship.

The Independent UK

CFP quarterfinals viewership up 14% from last year, including this season's 3 most-watched games

The College Football Playoff is gaining viewer momentum as it heads into this week's semifinals

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The Obvious College Football Playoff Format Tweak Has Nothing to Do With Layoff Rust

In the two 12-team playoffs, teams with byes are 1–7. However, there is a more appropriate solution to enhance already compelling games.

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Dan Lanning Proposes Big Changes to Flawed College Football Playoff Schedule

Lanning believes the College Football Playoff schedule needs an overhaul.

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Indiana vs. Alabama: Three Bold Predictions for Rose Bowl Battle in 2025 CFP

Three bold predictions for Indiana and Alabama’s College Football Playoff clash at the Rose Bowl.

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Oregon vs. Texas Tech: Three Bold Predictions for College Football Playoff Clash

The Ducks and Red Raiders will face off on New Year’s Day.

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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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