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SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff

The two leagues will push CFP executives to alter the seeding of the upcoming postseason, aligning the seeds based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 College Football Playoff picture: Each week's most important game in shaping 12-team race

Picking one game for each week of the 2025 college football schedule with CFP implications

CBS Sports - 6d

Sources: SEC, Big Ten building momentum to further expand College Football Playoff to 14 or 16 teams

The conferences are pushing to assign multiple automatic qualifiers per league, with as many as four each for themselves. In short, a plethora of changes are on the table.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

A Big Ten/SEC College Football Playoff takeover is inevitable, but what if it's actually the best solution?

Multiple automatic bids would take a lot of the guesswork out of determining the 14- or 16-team field

CBS Sports - 3d

College football's credibility at stake as Big Ten, SEC aim to tighten stranglehold on playoff access

The two power leagues are seeking four automatic bids apiece as talks are scheduled to resume on Wednesday

CBS Sports - 1d

Big Ten, SEC leaders discuss College Football Playoff changes with seeding, auto bids among pressing topics

A nine-game SEC schedule could also be on the horizon with an expanded playoff format

CBS Sports - 15h

Feliciano retires but open to return for playoffs

Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday but kept the door ajar slightly if a team needs help late in the 2025 season.

ESPN - 4h

Should The NHL Change Its Playoff Format?

If you’ve grown tired of the NHL’s wild-card playoff format, there are a few other options worth considering.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9

Champions League: previews and predictions for the playoff round

Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are among the teams fighting for a place in the last 16. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Familiar foes face off in the first Champions League ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Europa League: previews and predictions for the playoff round

Roma, Porto, Fenerbahce, Real Sociedad and Galatasaray are among the teams trying to book a place in the last 16. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Fenerbahce are in good form in the Turkish ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

The girls playing football in remote Pakistan

Anna Huix’s photographs capture a tournament that triumphed against the odds

Financial Times - 5d

Butler's debut brings Warriors fresh start for playoff push

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors alike found a magic eraser to wipe away the past, injecting jet fuel into a team gearing to race across the finish line.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9

'Not Like Us' to 'Humble': How Kendrick Lamar's music mirrors the NFL playoffs

14 teams embarked on journey to Super Bowl LIX, but only two were left standing. Kendrick Lamar details the seasons of the 14.

ESPN - Feb. 9

Milan and Atalanta dumped out of playoffs by Feyenoord and Club Brugge

Feyenoord edge past Milan after Hernandez red card Club Brugge beat Atalanta 5-2, Benfica edge Monaco Milan were left to rue Théo Hernandez’s sending-off following a dive as Feyenoord pegged ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the newest members

The newest Hall of Fame class was announced on Thursday evening.

ESPN - Feb. 7

How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions

In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.

CBS News - Feb. 8

Jim Gaffigan on Super Bowl LIX and football withdrawal

The comedian looks forward to the Chiefs-Eagles championship matchup, but beyond that is the void of football-less Sundays. [Programming note: One CAN continue to watch "CBS Sunday Morning" in the ...

CBS News - Feb. 9

Ancelotti on VAR pen: 'Football people' confused

Carlo Ancelotti said "football people don't understand" penalties like the one awarded to Atlético Madrid in their 1-1 derby draw with Real Madrid on Saturday.

ESPN - Feb. 9

King tries his arm at American Football

King Charles throws an NFL ball on a visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

BBC News - Feb. 12

Football Aus. backs Kerr after not guilty verdict

Football Australia said on Wednesday it looked forward to Sam Kerr's return to the pitch after the national women's captain was found not guilty of racial abuse.

ESPN - Feb. 12

UNLV football player found dead in apartment

UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, who transferred from Kentucky after last season, was found dead in an off-campus apartment. He was 21.

ESPN - Feb. 13

French ‘Pirates’ strike at Europe’s football elite

Brittany club Brest’s old-school approach helps it make waves in this season’s Champions League

Financial Times - 6d

This 14-team CFP proposal from SEC & Big Ten could alter college football FOREVER | College Football Enquirer

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde look ahead to this week's meeting between the SEC & Big 10 conferences which may change college football as we know it.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Baltimore man accused of flying drone over Ravens vs. Steelers playoff game faces three felony charges

The game was paused when the drone was seen flying above

CBS Sports - Feb. 8

Super Bowl 2025: NFL playoff bracket, postseason results that led to Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch in New Orleans

It comes down to one more game to decide this season's NFL champion

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs schedule, storylines: Where to watch UCL on Paramount+

Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid headlines the first-ever knockout phase playoffs

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

Super Bowl 2025: Andy Reid to break one of Bill Belichick's NFL playoff records when Chiefs face Eagles

The Chiefs head coach will have this record all to himself

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sets the NFL's season rushing record, including the playoffs

Saquon Barkley rushed for 31 yards in the first half of Philadelphia's Super Bowl win and set the NFL season rushing record, postseason included, topping the mark of 2,476 yards set by Terrell Davis

ABC News - Feb. 10

76ers owners confident despite 20-32 record, say team can 'make playoff run' and 'beat everybody in the East'

Philadelphia is in 11th place in the East with 30 regular-season games left

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Champions League returns with marquee Manchester City vs. Real Madrid matchup in knockout phase playoffs

Elsewhere in the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Liverpool meet a shocking FA Cup end and more

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Why Liverpool, Barcelona and other big teams aren't playing in UEFA Champions League's playoffs

The playoff's first legs will kick off on February 11

CBS Sports - Feb. 11

Manchester City v Real Madrid: Champions League playoff round, first leg – live

Champions League updates from 8pm GMT kick-off Exeter v Nottingham Forest, Juve v PSV, and more – live Live scoreboard | And read the latest Football Daily 2012-13 (group stage) . ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Denver Broncos 2025 NFL offseason preview: Looking to build on surprise playoff run with Bo Nix

Furthering the development of Bo Nix will be the top priority in Denver this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12

'Everything you want in a hockey player': How Brady Tkachuk is leading Senators' playoff charge

Highly skilled with blunt physicality and a win-at-all-costs attitude. The 25-year-old is ready to have his definitive moment.

ESPN - Feb. 12

Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich: Champions League playoff round, first leg – as it happened

Michael Olise and Harry Kane gave Bayern Munich the edge going into the second leg against Celtic, who pulled one back through Daizen Maeda. Justin Kavanagh emails: “Great photo of Rod! He’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

Alex Bregman lands with Red Sox: What signing means for Boston's infield, top prospects, playoff odds and more

Bregman has agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal

CBS Sports - Feb. 13

Which Of The Detroit Red Wings Or New York Rangers Look More Like A Playoff Team Right Now?

The battle to land a wild-card playoff berth is fierce this season, but if only one of the Red Wings or Rangers can make it, Adam Proteau thinks one is in much better shape right now.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13