CFP quarterfinal first look: X factors, key players and how each team can win

Here's how each team can win its quarterfinal game, plus what we learned from the first round.

ESPN - 1h

College Football Playoff games: How a first-round loss would affect each team playing on opening weekend

Losing could have some serious consequences for all eight teams helping usher in the 12-team era

CBS Sports - 1d

Who Will Win the First 12-Team College Football Playoff? Experts Predict.

Six teams received votes, but there is an overwhelming favorite.

The New York Times - 1d

Final four: Stars, X factors and predictions

It's Pittsburgh-Louisville and Nebraska-Penn State in the volleyball final four. Experts reveal the stars, X factors and storylines that will emerge in the season's final chapter.

ESPN - 2d

CFP players to watch, key to the game: Clemson at Texas

Clemson is the only three-loss team in the field and is a significant underdog against the Longhorns.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Fan Business Grandstand Had a Banner Rookie Year. This First-Time COO Is One of Its Key Players

Building a new business means making strategic hires and clearly communicating the problem you’re out to solve.

Inc. - 3d

Tottenham Hotspur can inch closer to an elusive trophy with a Carabao Cup quarterfinal win: Are they ready?

Spurs play Manchester United in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup on Thursday

CBS Sports - 3d

Texas vs. Clemson: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

Old history vs. new history meets for the first time in Austin.

CBS Sports - 3d

Bucks win NBA Cup; Falcons turn to Michael Penix Jr.; why each CFP team could win it all

Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double leads Milwaukee past Oklahoma City

CBS Sports - 3d

Penn State vs. SMU: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

The game within the game at Beaver Stadium, where the two QBs have a lot of pressure on them.

CBS Sports - 4d

Ohio State vs. Tennessee: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

The game within the game when Tennessee treks to Columbus for what should be a slugfest.

CBS Sports - 4d

Notre Dame vs. Indiana: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game

The game within the game when in-state schools Notre Dame and Indiana square up Friday night.

CBS Sports - 4d

NBA Cup prize money: Bucks players receive more than $500,000 each for winning 2024 title

The Bucks won the second NBA Cup on Tuesday night

CBS Sports - 4d

NFL playoff scenarios: Here's how Commanders, Ravens, Broncos can each clinch postseason berths in Week 16

Playoff berths can be clinched by five teams this week

CBS Sports - 4d

2024 College Football Playoff bracket: One reason each team in field can win national championship

All 12 of the teams in this tournament have a shot at claiming the ultimate prize on Jan. 20 in Atlanta

CBS Sports - 4d

This team replicated the secret sauce of a winning hedge-fund strategy. Now any investor can try to copy it.

One of the hottest stories on Wall Street over the past few years has been the rise of so-called “pod shops.”

MarketWatch - 5d

One Tantalizing Trade Target for Each N.H.L. Team

The N.H.L. market has been a busy place over the past few weeks, and the rumor mill is churning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 15

As Hidalgo emerges as player of year favorite, Notre Dame looks like team to beat

As Hannah Hidalgo's case for player of the year grows, so do Notre Dame's NCAA championship hopes.

ESPN - Dec. 14

A Heisman preview? Travis Hunter becomes first player to win Bednarik and Biletnikoff Awards

Hunter was named the best defensive player and best wide receiver just days ahead of the 2024 Heisman ceremony.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 13

2025 NFL Draft order projections: Jaguars' unfortunate win, plus how each No. 1 pick contender could finish

The SportsLine Projection Model's updated projections say Jacksonville damaged its chances for the first selection next April

CBS Sports - Dec. 12

What DOGE’s Recruiting Pitch for Grim, Unpaid Jobs Looks Like on X

Trump’s still unofficial Department of Government Efficiency seeks budget slashers ready to work “80+ hours per week” jobs for which “compensation is zero.”

Inc. - Dec. 12

How Jalen Hurts feels about being the QB on a run-first team

Jalen Hurts on Wednesday explained his thoughts on the transformation of the Eagles' offense this season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12

NHL Power Rankings: Key Positions Each Team Must Address Right Now

The time for NHL teams to make key decisions is now before the trade board dwindles and the standings open up. This week's power rankings examine upgrades each team needs.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Sara Sharif: Smiles, songs and dreams of X Factor

Murdered Sara was a caring, cheerful "chatterbox" who "would sing to anyone", her head teacher says.

BBC News - Dec. 11

First look at all four first-round games: X factors, key players and more

How all eight teams can win their first-round matchups.

ESPN - Dec. 11

Eagles on verge of another collapse? Three key factors that can prevent repeat of last season

The Eagles can get past this controversy, but time will tell

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Roki Sasaki free agency: What Japanese ace is looking for in his first MLB team after leaving NPB

Sasaki has officially been posted to MLB for the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Jalen Hurts becomes first player since LaDainian Tomlinson to reach this milestone in Eagles win

Hurts is just the seventh player in NFL history to rush for 13+ touchdowns in three consecutive seasons

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

Home teams highly favored in CFP first round

All four higher-seeded home teams opened as touchdown or greater favorites for the first round of the inaugural 12-team CFP, according to ESPN BET odds.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Previewing every remaining game: Predictions, fantasy X factors and matchup nuggets

Which teams will win and which storylines matter most? Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN - Dec. 8

How RFK Jr. can win over a skeptical medical community

RFK Jr. should see into the biotechnological future with excitement rather than fear.

The Hill - Dec. 7

Oregon's Dan Lanning has blunt message for teams unhappy about CFP plight: 'Just win'

The Ducks are the only undefeated team in the nation at 12-0.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Championship Week preview: Quotes from the week, what teams need to focus on and key players

Our college football experts preview Champ Week matchups and players to watch from each team.

ESPN - Dec. 6

LOOK: Lions players warm up wearing shirts of obscene gesture Brian Branch made in first game vs. Packers

Detroit hasn't forgotten about Branch's Week 9 ejection

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

‘You Can Never Look Back’: How ’70s Rockers Rebooted for the ’80s

The year 1984 was a watershed in pop music. The stars who’d made it big the previous decade had to embrace new instruments and MTV or risk being left behind.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

College Football Playoff bracket: What 12-team field looks like after penultimate CFP Rankings release

Boise State could lock up a first-round bye with a win over UNLV in the Mountain West title game

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

AC Milan and Bologna reach Italian Cup quarterfinals with convincing wins

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Bologna advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals with convincing victories on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here's how

President-elect Trump has declared that he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he could potentially win it by ending the war in Ukraine, brokering peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

NFC North division race: Here's how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season

There is a scenario where all three teams can end up 14-3

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

11 teams are probably locked into the CFP. How will the 12th spot be decided?

Eleven of the 12 spots in the College Football Playoff are pretty much decided, but at least seven teams have a case for the last spot. Get ready for some arguments.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

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