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There's one glaring problem with the College Football Playoff

College football has always had a natural endpoint — New Year's Day. Now, though, the playoff stretches uncomfortably deep into January. What can be done?

Yahoo Sports - 19h

2025 NFL playoffs: All eight divisional round teams have this one thing in common

And it might not be what you expect ...

CBS Sports - 23h

College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look

Previewing the national championship with X factors and keys to winning for each team.

ESPN - 1d

WATCH: Nick Saban surprised with College Football Hall of Fame induction on one-year anniversary of retirement

Saban will be the newest member of the College Football Hall of Fame

CBS Sports - 6d

College football bowl games, expanded playoff dates and times

With the expanded playoff, the 2024-25 bowl schedule is bigger and better than ever.

ESPN - 6d

The 4 Players Who Could Decide the College Football Playoff

Opinions vary on which remaining team has the best quarterback.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Full NFL playoff picks with one surprise team in Super Bowl, plus franchises most likely to pull off an upset

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 9

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

College Football Playoff: Bettors like Notre Dame and Ohio State in the semifinals

Favorites are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread through the first two rounds of the CFP.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

History — and legacy — on the line for the four College Football Playoff coaches

None of the final four coaches has won a national championship before. Here's why that matters.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Playoff predictions: Chiefs could 3-peat, but one team is a favorite to stop them

Fourteen teams are left standing, but only one will hoist the Super Bowl LIX trophy next month. Take a look at some mock brackets before the chaos kicks off.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Mike Tomlin future: One team called Steelers about potential trade ahead of 2025 NFL playoffs, per report

The Super Bowl-champion coach is drawing interest outside of Pittsburgh

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

2025 NFL Draft: One ideal prospect for every non-playoff team, including Cowboys, Patriots adding playmakers

The majority of the draft order has been set

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

One reason for optimism for every NFL team that missed the playoffs: Falcons, Panthers have real QB promise

Let's look on the bright side for 18 clubs that didn't make it

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

2025 NFL playoffs: Former NFL WR thinks the Lions might be unbeatable, believes one team is on upset alert

'NFL Today' star Nate Burleson looks ahead to the postseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

College Football Playoff bracket: Ohio State-Notre Dame leads as best potential national championship game

With just four teams remaining in the CFP field, how do we rank the potential showdowns for the national title?

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

The 12-Team College Football Playoff Is Down to 4. How Do the Semifinals Look?

Penn State-Notre Dame and Ohio State-Texas could deliver two heavyweight fights with plenty of star power.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff

Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame advanced in the quarterfinals after beating higher-seeded teams.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

College Football Playoff grades: Ohio State earns A+, Georgia gets 'C-' in quarterfinals report card

Here is the report card for each team that played in the CFP quarterfinals

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia, Oregon, Arizona State, Boise State after quarterfinal exits

Looking ahead for the teams that were sent home early in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Lions star wants NFL to modify this one part of the playoff format: 'The rule should be changed'

The Lions-Vikings loser will be the first 14-win wild-card team in NFL history

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue

All four teams who earned byes suffered early exits, but that's no reason to single out the concept of byes as the main problem

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame vs. Penn State odds: 2025 Orange Bowl spread, preview for College Football Playoff semifinal game

The Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions will meet with a spot in the national championship game on the line

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

College Football Playoff odds, games, lines: Ohio State, Notre Dame open as favorites in semifinal bowls

Odds have been released for the first semifinal round of the 12-team College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

2025 College Football Playoff odds, prediction: Georgia vs. Notre Dame picks, bets by expert on 22-9 roll

Josh Nagel, who's on a 22-9 run on Georgia picks, has revealed his 2025 Sugar Bowl picks for Notre Dame vs. Georgia in Thursday's College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Notre Dame vs. Georgia odds: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, Sugar Bowl prediction from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Thursday's Georgia Bulldogs vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2025 College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl matchup 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks for crowning 2025 national champion

With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff brackets

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

College Football Playoff overreactions: Big Ten has surpassed the SEC, Ohio State looks unbeatable

The Buckeyes are playing better than anyone in college football

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Fantasy Football Playoffs Week 18 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Zach Charbonnet finishes strong, plus sleepers

Plus start/sit decisions for every position

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ohio State dominates Oregon to win Rose Bowl, advances in College Football Playoff

Ohio State dominated top-ranked Oregon 41-21 to win the Rose Bowl and advance in the College Football Playoff. They will next face Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Ohio State vs. Texas odds: 2025 Cotton Bowl spread, preview for College Football Playoff semifinal game

The Buckeyes and Longhorns will meet with a spot in the national championship game on the line

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ohio State overwhelms Oregon to win Rose Bowl and secure a matchup vs. Texas in College Football Playoff

The Buckeyes will face the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Fantasy Football Playoffs Week 18 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: Addison primed to dominate the slate

Wide receivers you want in your Week 18 games, and those you should avoid

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ohio State thrash No 1 Oregon to join Texas in College Football Playoff semis

Buckeyes stun No 1 Ohio State 42-21 in Rose Bowl Longhorns hold off Sun Devils 39-31 in double overtime Texas will face Ohio State in national semi-finals Jeremiah Smith caught two of Will ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

College Football Playoff: Texas escapes Arizona State in double-overtime Peach Bowl thriller

Despite a heroic effort from Cam Skattebo, Arizona State couldn't hold off the Longhorns in Atlanta.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Ohio State vs. Oregon odds, line: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, Rose Bowl prediction by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Wednesday's Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes College Football Playoff Rose Bowl matchup 10,000 times

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

2025 College Football Playoff odds, prediction: Texas vs. Arizona State picks from expert on 25-12 roll

Josh Nagel, who's on a 25-12 run on Texas picks, has revealed his picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State in Wednesday's College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at the Peach Bowl

CBS Sports - Jan. 1