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From underdog to undeniable: How Cam Skattebo powered Arizona State to Big 12 title, College Football Playoff

Once an FCS backup, Skattebo has blasted his way past tacklers and expectations to lead an unexpected turnaround for the Sun Devils

CBS Sports - 4d

For Boise State, Winning a College Football Playoff Game Would Be a Signature Feat

There’s no overstating the significance of this moment, not just for the Broncos but for college football, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

How Will the Power 4 Championship Games Affect the College Football Playoff?

Arizona State dominated Iowa State to take home the Big 12 title. But will it be enough to earn a first-round playoff bye?

The New York Times - 4d

College Football Playoff bracket: Does Arizona State or Boise State deserve a first-round bye?

The first two conference champs to punch their ticket to the CFP are the subject of another debate

CBS Sports - 4d

Arizona State roars into college football playoffs, and waits to see who else makes the bracket

Forget about rankings, analytics or any other number they might place next to Arizona State’s name

ABC News - 4d

Arizona State player's vicious targeting leads to ejection, first-half suspension for College Football Playoff

Sun Devils defender Shamari Simmons is key playmaker at nickel

CBS Sports - 4d

Your Guide to the College Football Playoff’s New 12-Team Format

A new era of college football’s postseason has officially begun, and with it, a whole host of new details.

The New York Times - 4d

College Football Playoff bubble watch: Who's in, who's out, latest scenarios ahead of Selection Day

There are some teams who are essentially locks for the College Football Playoff, others whose destiny is in their own hands, and others who need some help (and probably won't get it).

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Alabama's case for College Football Playoff berth: Why Crimson Tide deserve spot in 12-team bracket

Here's why it's an open and shut case for Alabama in the College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - 5d

College Football Bowl and Playoff Schedule for This Season

College football has been wildly upended over the last few years by conference realignment, NIL and players transfers. Despite the changes, one of its oldest traditions endures: bowl games. These ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Chuck Todd: Despite expansion to 12 teams, the College Football Playoff is still broken

The College Football Playoff committee has created a system that is exclusive, not inclusive, writes Chuck Todd.

NBC News - 5d

College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: Alabama anxiously awaits outcome of ACC Championship Game

The Crimson Tide will watch from home to see whether chaos will play out on their favor over the weekend

CBS Sports - 5d

Fantasy Football: Advice for a successful playoff run

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski outlines his approach to a successful playoff run.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Driving force behind Chargers' dramatic turnaround and likely playoff berth in Jim Harbaugh's first season

The Chargers are likely playoff-bound and here's why

CBS Sports - 5d

The College Football Playoff bracket is almost set. How safe is your favorite team?

Will Alabama get in over other SEC foes? Which teams will play spoilers this weekend?

NBC News - 5d

The College Football Playoff Underdogs No Team Wants to Face

If Alabama makes the playoff, watch out for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - 6d

Terrible NFL defenses that could help you during the fantasy football playoffs

Andy Behrens has a short list of defenses that have extremely favorable late-season fantasy schedules, three of which are real-life terrible.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Everyone is complaining about the College Football Playoff | College Football Enquirer

On a bonus episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the recent drama surrounding the frustrated individuals complaining about being boxed out ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Did the Right Team Overtake Miami in the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings?

The committee made the correct call by demoting Miami, but one team deserves the nod more than Alabama, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Buy Will Levis for the playoff run

Updated Dynasty quarterback rankings for Fantasy Football

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Fantasy Football: 5 RBs to stash ahead of the playoffs with league-winning upside

Prepare for the fantasy football playoffs with these potential league-winning stashes at RB!

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Things aren't looking up for Breece Hall approaching playoffs

Should fantasy football managers be worried about Breece Hall? Dalton Del Don breaks out the Panic Meter to help us figure it out!

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama Holds the Final At-Large Bid

After a shocking upset loss to Syracuse, Miami’s path to the postseason is in limbo, making way for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Miami’s Athletic Director Rips College Football Playoff Committee for Rankings

The A.C.C. commissioner Jim Phillips added that the conference was “shocked and disappointed that Miami dropped six spots to No. 12.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff conundrum: What if Clemson wins ACC championship?

The ACC championship game will have major playoff implications, all of which will determine if Alabama is in or out.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff Rankings reaction: SEC love prevails again as Alabama sits ahead of Miami in top 25

Stop me if you've heard this one before: Alabama is ranked ahead of an ACC team with fewer losses

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Miami AD, ACC commissioner blast College Football Playoff Committee for ranking Alabama ahead of Hurricanes

The Tuesday CFP rankings would have Alabama in over an ACC team with fewer losses for the second year in a row

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Alabama back in playoffs, SMU at risk, conference title previews & Shane Beamer joins | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings, are joined by South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and preview the SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12 ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Championship Weekend College Football Playoff Reaction & how to address flag planting

Heading into Conference Championship Weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. They discuss the surprising move of Alabama ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

ABC News - Dec. 3

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

College Football Playoff Rankings: Oregon holds on top, Georgia rejoins top five, Alabama in projected field

The fifth top 25 rankings of the 2024 season have arrived from the CFP Selection Committee

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff rankings: 3-loss Alabama has inside track at playoff berth ahead of 2-loss Miami

The Crimson Tide moved ahead of the Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Funerals for non-playoff teams: Bears, Bengals, 49ers, Browns & more | Football 301

In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon read the obituaries for the most disappointing NFL teams of the 2024 season, declaring each team's hopes and dreams for the 2024 season, ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3