College Football Playoff quarterfinals first look: Oregon-Ohio State has national title vibes
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College Football Playoff quarterfinals first look: Oregon-Ohio State has national title vibes

New York Times  

The second round of the first 12-team College Football Playoff will be a combination of turn-back-the-clock traditional bowl games and odd matchups in strange sites. But the best offenses Penn State faced this season — USC, Ohio State, Oregon — all ran for at least 170 yards and 4.2 yards per carry against the Nittany Lions, who are active up front but don’t have the biggest bodies. Only Arizona State has ever played in the Atlanta-based bowl; that was back in 1970 when Frank Kush’s Sun Devils out of the WAC completed an unbeaten season 11-0 with a 48-26 victory against North Carolina at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium. ET on ESPN History lesson Oregon hasn’t been in the Big Ten long enough for this not to feel like a classic Pac 12 vs. Big Ten Rose Bowl. ET on ESPN History lesson The last time the Fighting Irish and Bulldogs played in the Sugar Bowl a freshman running back named Herschel Walker led Georgia to its first national title.

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After beating Tennessee, Ohio State will finally get its rematch with Oregon
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After beating Tennessee, Ohio State will finally get its rematch with Oregon

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State players had been thinking about a rematch with Oregon long before the Buckeyes crushed Tennessee in a first-round playoff game. “It’s going to be a heck of an opportunity for all of us,” Ohio State quarterback Will Howard said. “We’re looking forward to the opportunity because it was not a great game for us,” Ohio …

College playoffs looks for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts
22 hours, 40 minutes ago

College playoffs looks for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts

Associated Press  

For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here’s a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff. One part that did feel like a success was that the stands were full in all four stadiums — at Texas, Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State. “I think college football …

Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP
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Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. “You could tell from the jump that they had a look in their eyes that they were going to win this game,” …

Ohio State routs Tennessee to set up Rose Bowl showdown with Oregon
2 days, 14 hours ago

Ohio State routs Tennessee to set up Rose Bowl showdown with Oregon

LA Times  

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, top, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a 42-17 win over Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday night. Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s …

Ohio State routs Tennessee to complete CFP home-team sweep: Will Howard, Buckeyes D dominate
2 days, 14 hours ago

Ohio State routs Tennessee to complete CFP home-team sweep: Will Howard, Buckeyes D dominate

New York Times  

By Cameron Teague Robinson, David Ubben, Scott Dochterman and Christopher Kamrani No. The Athletic’s analysis: Will Howard comes alive when Ohio State needed it most Ohio State knew it couldn’t go a second straight game running right at a stout defensive line, so offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and head coach Ryan Day decided to put the ball in Howard’s hands …

What are the matchups in the College Football Playoff?
2 weeks ago

What are the matchups in the College Football Playoff?

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 seed Notre Dame, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. BetMGM College Football Odds: Notre Dame by 8.5. 6 seed Penn State, Dec. 21, noon BetMGM College Football Odds: Penn State by 8.5. 5 seed Texas, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas by 10.5. 8 …

College football national title odds: Oregon, Georgia favored but Texas, Penn State get boost from seeding
2 weeks, 1 day ago

College football national title odds: Oregon, Georgia favored but Texas, Penn State get boost from seeding

New York Times  

The debates are over, and the drama is done; the fight card is set for the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. Georgia lost starting quarterback Carson Beck in the SEC title game but suffered little fall-off with backup Gunner Stockton, downing Texas for a second time. College Football Playoff national title odds No. 6 Penn State saw a massive title …

2024 College Football Playoff guide: What to know about the new 12-team format, at-large bids
2 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 College Football Playoff guide: What to know about the new 12-team format, at-large bids

New York Times  

College football entered a new era Sunday with the unveiling of the first 12-team Playoff bracket. For most of its century-plus existence, college football had a “mythical national champion.” The sport’s season champion was determined after teams played in bowl games by various polls and rankings, which, of course, led to significant debate. The four quarterfinal games and both semifinals …

No. 1 Oregon to face winner of No. 8 seed Ohio State vs. No. 9 seed Tennessee in Rose Bowl
2 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 1 Oregon to face winner of No. 8 seed Ohio State vs. No. 9 seed Tennessee in Rose Bowl

LA Times  

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and the Ducks earned the No. During a College Football Playoff Selection Sunday filled with drama, the undefeated Oregon Ducks had the luxury of sitting back and smelling the roses. Oregon may need to beat Ohio State again to complete a perfect run to the first national championship in school history after two unsuccessful attempts in …

College Football Playoff takeaways: Clemson kickstarts SMU-Alabama debate for final spot
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College Football Playoff takeaways: Clemson kickstarts SMU-Alabama debate for final spot

New York Times  

By Ralph D. Russo, Matt Baker, Justin Williams, Joe Rexrode and Sam Khan Jr. The first 12-team College Football Playoff field will be revealed on Sunday, but a lot was still to be determined by Saturday’s Power 4 conference championship games after Boise State locked up the first automatic bid on Friday. pic.twitter.com/GmNL2hnoO0 — ACC Network December 8, 2024 It’s …

Who will make the College Football Playoff field after a wild championship weekend?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Who will make the College Football Playoff field after a wild championship weekend?

New York Times  

Until Saturday Newsletter 🏈 | This is The Athletic’s college football newsletter. Let’s review the results from conference championship weekend when Timothee Chalamet made his case to be the next big college football analyst. Still, Penn State hung around with the nation’s last remaining undefeated team and looked every bit deserving of challenging for the conference crown. Arizona State was …

Oregon vs. Penn State: How to watch, picks, odds for Big Ten Championship Game
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Oregon vs. Penn State: How to watch, picks, odds for Big Ten Championship Game

New York Times  

Penn State got a huge gift from Michigan when the Wolverines upset Ohio State, giving the Nittany Lions a path into the Big Ten title game against No. The success or failure for Penn State in this game might come down to whether or not its offensive line can slow down Oregon’s elite pass rush and give quarterback Drew Allar …

College football championship week oddly specific predictions: Penn State? Yes, Penn State
2 weeks, 4 days ago

College football championship week oddly specific predictions: Penn State? Yes, Penn State

New York Times  

It was a really fun regular season trying to make educated guesses about what would happen week-to-week. But first, here are this week’s conference championship picks with the stat stuffers included in the capsules: Friday Conference USA: Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State Jacksonville State is the first program to reach a bowl game in each of its first two seasons …

College football picks: ‘Let’s play two’ a theme for handful of conference championship games
2 weeks, 4 days ago

College football picks: ‘Let’s play two’ a theme for handful of conference championship games

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The FBS rematches: Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State in the Sun Belt, UNLV at Boise State in the Mountain West, Ohio vs. Miami in Detroit in the Mid-American and Georgia vs. Texas in Atlanta in the Southeastern Conference. “You can’t hang or your hat on the …

Ohio State and Miami tumble in College Football Playoff penultimate rankings
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ohio State and Miami tumble in College Football Playoff penultimate rankings

CNN  

CNN — Buckeye and Hurricane fans must have known this moment was coming as the College Football Playoff comes into focus ahead of conference championship week. After suffering shocking upsets to unranked opponents on Saturday, Ohio State and Miami dropped in the penultimate CFP rankings, which were revealed Tuesday. After winning their first five ACC games, Miami lost two of …

What the College Football Playoff rankings say about Ohio State after its loss to Michigan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What the College Football Playoff rankings say about Ohio State after its loss to Michigan

New York Times  

The final College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed on Sunday, but Tuesday night’s penultimate Top 25 gave us an idea of what Ohio State’s fate will be. Tuesday was close to the best-case scenario for Ohio State Eight teams are a lock for the Playoff: Oregon, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee and Indiana. It could …

College Football Playoff rankings: Miami out, Alabama in with last at-large bid as ACC implications linger
2 weeks, 6 days ago

College Football Playoff rankings: Miami out, Alabama in with last at-large bid as ACC implications linger

New York Times  

Alabama moved into position to receive an at-large bid to the College Football Playoff and Miami was locked out of contention as the selection committee’s penultimate rankings Tuesday night narrowed the field of contenders. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said the conference was “incredibly shocked and disappointed” by Miami’s fall after the Hurricanes lost this past weekend, 42-38, at No. 16 …

No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game
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No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 Iowa State’s defense came up with big stops in the second half to help the Cyclones beat Kansas State 29-21 on Saturday night for the first 10-win season in program history. Iowa State needed BYU to beat Houston on Saturday night to secure a spot …

Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win over bitter rival
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win over bitter rival

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. It’s the one that everyone looks forward to, and to be able to come in here and take the win, it’s amazing.” This Ohio State loss in …

CFB roundup: Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus
3 weeks, 2 days ago

CFB roundup: Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus

LA Times  

Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada celebrates making the game-winning field goal against Ohio State with 45 seconds left in the game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday at Columbus, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up …

Meet 2024 Ohio State, the unhappiest Playoff team in college football history
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Meet 2024 Ohio State, the unhappiest Playoff team in college football history

New York Times  

COLUMBUS, Ohio —For Ohio State, making the College Football Playoff might feel like a consolation prize. “We’re just going to have lick our wounds and regroup, but I don’t think anything’s hurt more than this,” said Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon, his eyes still damp and red, sniffing back his emotions. “I can’t even remember the last time it’s been …

No. 2 Ohio State can earn Big Ten championship game rematch with Oregon by beating Michigan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 2 Ohio State can earn Big Ten championship game rematch with Oregon by beating Michigan

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Impact players Penn State DE Abdul Carter is one of three finalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award that is given each year to college football’s top overall defensive player. Ohio State S Caleb Downs is one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award that goes …

What we learned about the College Football Playoff: SEC upsets, Big 12 chaos, Indiana’s hopes
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What we learned about the College Football Playoff: SEC upsets, Big 12 chaos, Indiana’s hopes

New York Times  

The weekend before Thanksgiving often feels like the calm before the storm in college football. Interesting to read analysis from others as they examine “strength of schedule” in college football…it does seem there is a trend to be identified… pic.twitter.com/pXSfxRMxvL — Greg Sankey November 21, 2024 But at a certain point, it doesn’t seem like too much to ask these …

College football Week 13 oddly specific predictions: Hoosier Hysteria ends, Ohio State rolls
1 month ago

College football Week 13 oddly specific predictions: Hoosier Hysteria ends, Ohio State rolls

New York Times  

Can anybody stop Kansas? Dave Clawson’s Demon Deacons rank 130th in passing yards allowed per game, and it’s probably a safe bet Miami’s leaky defense won’t be able to halt Wake’s slow mesh offense enough to cover the 24.5-point spread. Most rushing yards Jacksonville State’s Tre Stewart ranks seventh nationally with 1,219 rushing yards for the team sitting atop the …

College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe
1 month ago

College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Much has been made about the stakes for unbeaten Indiana in Saturday’s top-five showdown with Ohio State. Ohio State hasn’t won a Big Ten championship, let alone play in the title game, since 2020. With a one-point loss at Oregon on this season’s ledger, the Buckeyes …

With national championship hopes, No. 2 Ohio State hopes to avoid letdown against Northwestern
1 month, 1 week ago

With national championship hopes, No. 2 Ohio State hopes to avoid letdown against Northwestern

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 Ohio State at Northwestern at Wrigley Field, Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Ohio State by 28 1/2 Series record: Ohio State leads 65-14-1 What’s at stake? Ohio State likely needs to win out to remain in the national championship hunt and can’t …

College Football Playoff rankings: Georgia bumped out of bracket while Oregon, Ohio State hold steady at top
1 month, 1 week ago

College Football Playoff rankings: Georgia bumped out of bracket while Oregon, Ohio State hold steady at top

New York Times  

Georgia plummeted from No. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday following a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss, its second loss of the season, while previously undefeated Miami dropped from No. “Their defense has been solid, though in their loss to Ole Miss, with their offense struggling, their defense was on the field quite a bit.” Oregon and …

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 11: Will shaky contenders feel an SEC squeeze?
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 11: Will shaky contenders feel an SEC squeeze?

New York Times  

Editor’s note: The Athletic 134 is a weekly ranking of all FBS college football teams. The ACC and Big 12’s hopes of sending multiple teams to the first 12-team College Football Playoff took a big hit over the weekend. Meanwhile, Ole Miss’ win at Georgia brought more SEC teams into the Playoff mix rather than knocking one out with a …

Why Penn State edged Tennessee, Indiana in College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Penn State edged Tennessee, Indiana in College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6

New York Times  

If the season ended today, Penn State would host Notre Dame in a College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. Final thoughts If Penn State wins out to finish 11-1 — and gets some help via Ohio State and Indiana stumbling this month — there’s still a path to Indianapolis. Indiana is one of the best stories in the sport …

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Battle of the Week
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Battle of the Week

Associated Press  

No. 4 Ohio State travels to No. 3 Penn State in a Big Ten clash. Ohio State is seeking to bounce back after a loss to No. 1 Oregon, while Penn State aims to remain unbeaten against the Wolverines. Minnesota's Max Brosmer shines with four touchdown passes for the Golden Gophers, while Iowa's Kaleb Johnson continues his dominant run game …

Ohio State vs. Nebraska: Big Game on the Line
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ohio State vs. Nebraska: Big Game on the Line

Associated Press  

Ohio State will look to bounce back from a tough loss to Oregon and turn their attention to Nebraska in the Big Ten standings. The Buckeyes will travel to Lincoln to face the Huskers, who suffered a 56-7 loss to Indiana last week. The game will be a significant test for both teams, as Ohio State seeks to climb back …

Kennesaw State, the College Football Playoff hope crusher, plus Week 9 viewer guide
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kennesaw State, the College Football Playoff hope crusher, plus Week 9 viewer guide

New York Times  

Until Saturday Newsletter 🏈 | This is The Athletic’s college football newsletter. The previously winless Kennesaw State Owls recorded their first win last night against the PREVIOUSLY UNDEFEATED Liberty Flames and 2023 Conference USA Player of the Year Kaidon Salter. 17 Boise State at UNLV : Friday’s best game features two of the four teams tied atop the Mountain West …

What we learned about the College Football Playoff: Alabama out? Indiana in? Welcome to 2024
2 months ago

What we learned about the College Football Playoff: Alabama out? Indiana in? Welcome to 2024

New York Times  

1 team in the country went down. pic.twitter.com/fs9rsv7WK7 — Tennessee Football October 20, 2024 Coach Kalen DeBoer’s first Tide team has now lost two out of its last three since beating Georgia and rising to No. Coach Curt Cignetti’s crew overwhelmed Nebraska 56-7 to improve to 7-0 and have to be taken seriously in the Big Ten race as a …

Our experts’ midseason College Football Playoff, national championship and Heisman picks
2 months ago

Our experts’ midseason College Football Playoff, national championship and Heisman picks

New York Times  

How much has the outlook for the college football season changed since the preseason? Ohio State is still on top of the national championship race in Austin Mock’s College Football Playoff projections model, winning the national title in 21 percent of our simulations. Team Votes Texas 11 Ohio State 9 Oregon 6 Georgia 4 Not only is Texas our most …

What we learned about the College Football Playoff race after Oregon-Ohio State classic
2 months, 1 week ago

What we learned about the College Football Playoff race after Oregon-Ohio State classic

New York Times  

Two losses don’t necessarily eliminate a team from College Football Playoff contention anymore. Ryan Barker, right, made a game-winning field goal in overtime to lift Penn State over USC and likely end the Trojans’ chances of getting into the College Football Playoff. GO DEEPER Morales: After another close loss and a 3-3 start, USC simply needs more from Lincoln Riley …

Week 7’s top 10 college football games: Ohio State-Oregon, Ole Miss-LSU, Red River and more
2 months, 1 week ago

Week 7’s top 10 college football games: Ohio State-Oregon, Ole Miss-LSU, Red River and more

New York Times  

I was at a family wedding last Saturday, waiting in line at the bar when I noticed another guest checking his betting app. He’s eighth in the FBS at 313.4 passing yards per game and the first Pitt QB to win his first five starts since Dan Marino in 1979. West Virginia will look to play disruptor a week after …

Rematch of last season’s College Football Playoff championship game highlights Big Ten slate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rematch of last season’s College Football Playoff championship game highlights Big Ten slate

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ET It’s a rematch of last year’s national championship game that Michigan won 34-13, but a whole lot has changed in the nine months since. Sherrone Moore’s Wolverines are relying on a Kalel Mullings-led rushing attack, as they totaled just 118 yards passing the last two …

College Football Playoff Week 4 lessons: Clemson, Utah emerge while USC tumbles
3 months ago

College Football Playoff Week 4 lessons: Clemson, Utah emerge while USC tumbles

New York Times  

College football’s Week 4 didn’t have any truly stunning upsets, but we got to know more about the teams that should be in College Football Playoff contention at the end of the year. The Vols knew Oklahoma couldn’t move the ball against their defense, and they played conservatively in the second half to secure a win without style points, and …

No. 3 Ohio State wraps the tune-up portion of its schedule with a home game against Marshall
3 months ago

No. 3 Ohio State wraps the tune-up portion of its schedule with a home game against Marshall

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Ohio State, Saturday, noon ET BetMGM College Football Odds: Ohio State by 39 1/2. WHAT’S AT STAKE After crushing Mid-American Conference teams in the first two games, the Buckeyes finish the tune-up portion of the schedule against Marshall of the Sun Belt Conference. PLAYERS TO …

College football picks: New conference rivalries for No. 11 USC and No. 15 Oklahoma take spotlight
3 months ago

College football picks: New conference rivalries for No. 11 USC and No. 15 Oklahoma take spotlight

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 18 Michigan The Wolverines’ stock is way down as coach Sherrone Moore makes a switch to QB Alex Orji, who still seems limited as a passer. 14 Oklahoma State Another ranked matchup between new conference foes, this one Big 12 contenders. 1 Texas QB Arch Manning’s …

Big Ten football predictions for 2024: Can anyone challenge mighty Ohio State?
4 months, 1 week ago

Big Ten football predictions for 2024: Can anyone challenge mighty Ohio State?

New York Times  

The Big Ten got a lot bigger. Oregon: Don’t expect much of a drop-off from Bo Nix to Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel, who could have a field day throwing to Tez Johnson and Texas A&M transfer Evan Stewart. The defense finished in the top 20 last season, and All-Big Ten running back Kyle Monangai emerged as a force. Wisconsin: I’d …

Dillon Gabriel-led Ducks out to challenge supremacy of Michigan, Ohio St. in 1st Big Ten season
4 months, 1 week ago

Dillon Gabriel-led Ducks out to challenge supremacy of Michigan, Ohio St. in 1st Big Ten season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Big Ten championship race has gone through Ohio State and Michigan most years. Ohio State will have a new quarterback, probably Kansas State transfer Will Howard, and motivation to not lose a fourth straight game to Michigan for the first time since 1991. Top transfers …

Ohio State seeking March Madness momentum in opener against Maine. Richmond gets rematch with Duke
9 months ago

Ohio State seeking March Madness momentum in opener against Maine. Richmond gets rematch with Duke

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State enters the women’s NCAA Tournament in familiar territory — literally and figuratively. Ohio State won the Big Ten regular season title, but the accomplishment was overshadowed by the intense attention focused on Iowa’s generational superstar Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history. They know the things that make us good.” Guard Jacy Sheldon …

Celeste Taylor scores 20 as No. 2 Ohio State beats Maryland 79-66 to claim share of Big Ten title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Celeste Taylor scores 20 as No. 2 Ohio State beats Maryland 79-66 to claim share of Big Ten title

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Celeste Taylor scored 20 points and No. 2 Ohio State clinched at least a share of the Big Ten title and the No. They really had some great stretches there,” Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. Ohio State led by as many as 15 in the third quarter, but Maryland closed the deficit, with Jakia Brown-Turner’s fast-break …

College Football Picks: Awkward trophy ceremonies, CFP implications highlight championship weekend
1 year ago

College Football Picks: Awkward trophy ceremonies, CFP implications highlight championship weekend

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 Oklahoma State, Big 12 championship at Arlington, Texas, Saturday The Longhorns might need some help to reach the playoff if they win the Big 12 for the first time since 2009. 23 Toledo vs. Miami, Ohio, MAC championship at Detroit, Saturday The Rockets could become …

Georgia loses to Alabama: Predicting the College Football Playoff scenarios
1 year ago

Georgia loses to Alabama: Predicting the College Football Playoff scenarios

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the College Football Playoff rankings selection show. Heading into championship weekend, eight teams — Georgia, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Florida State, Texas, Alabama and Ohio State — can still reach the College Football Playoff. GO DEEPER Emerson: Georgia’s three-peat hopes depend on beating familiar nemesis Scenario 10: Alabama, Washington, Florida State and Oklahoma State win. …

Ranking 133 college football teams after Week 13: Conference title clashes will tell all
1 year ago

Ranking 133 college football teams after Week 13: Conference title clashes will tell all

New York Times  

The 2023 season comes down to conference championship weekend. GO DEEPER Behind the AP Top 25 ballot: Oregon-Washington making Pac-12 history and more takeaways The regular season has come to a close, meaning teams with losing seasons have essentially locked in their final positions in these rankings, pending some small moves due to bowl games. All of those teams could …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season
1 year ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Washington and Michael Penix Jr. used a bold fourth-and-1 play call and walkoff field goal to beat Washington State in the Apple Cup and stay unbeaten heading into the Pac-12 title game. A Tide team that needed a small miracle to beat an Auburn squad …

The Game has high stakes as No. 2 Ohio State travels to face Jim Harbaugh-less 3rd-ranked Michigan
1 year, 1 month ago

The Game has high stakes as No. 2 Ohio State travels to face Jim Harbaugh-less 3rd-ranked Michigan

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “And, we don’t plan on being on the other side of that at all anymore.” Jim Harbaugh will not be on the sideline with his team for the third straight Saturday, serving the final game of a Big Ten suspension for being in charge of a …

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