Playoff Implications Week

Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame

After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

College Football Playoff Projections: Who Are the National Title Favorites?

The Oregon Ducks are the No. 1 seed, but four other contenders have at least a 12 percent chance of winning the championship.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Lashlee: 'Criminal' if SMU left out of playoff mix

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says it would be "criminal" if his team is left out of the College Football Playoff after a last-second 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Clemson wins ACC title, automatic playoff berth with walk-off FG

With its win, Clemson shook up the College Football Playoff standings by earning an automatic berth as a conference champion.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

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 - Dec. 7

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 - Dec. 7

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 - Dec. 7

Biggest need for every NFL playoff contender entering Week 14: 49ers suffer debilitating RB injuries

Christian McCaffrey's season comes to a likely disappointing end

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

Hats, horses and a Harley: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

BBC News - Dec. 7

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 - Dec. 6

Lions clinch playoff berth, plus bold predictions for Week 14 and biggest needs for NFL playoff contenders

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 6

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Fantasy Football: Advice for a successful playoff run

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

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 8)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

CBS News - Dec. 6

The week: Labour milestones, McSweeney and Reform

Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.

BBC News - Dec. 6

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 - Dec. 6

Time to fire up the NFL Playoff Machine

See what the latest playoff picture looks like and simulate your own playoff scenarios!

ESPN - Dec. 5

Predictions for Packers-Lions 'TNF' showdown, plus Week 14 playoff-clinching scenarios and NFL MVP watch

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 5

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

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 - Dec. 5

Rankings for Week 14

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats.

ESPN - Dec. 5

The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week

Depending on what a federal appeals court decides, TikTok’s fate might left in the hands of president-elect Donald Trump.

Wired - Dec. 5

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

Prisco's Week 14 NFL picks, plus latest QB Power Rankings and playoff projections

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 4

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

NFL Week 14 odds, picks: Bears cover vs. 49ers after coaching change, Dolphins keep slim playoff hopes alive

Here's how Week 14 in the NFL is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 season

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

NFL playoff scenarios, Week 14: Three teams can earn postseason berths; Chiefs on verge of locking up AFC West

The NFL playoff scenarios for Week 14

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

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

The week's bestselling books, Dec. 8

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - 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