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Redemption Playoff: For Ryan Day and others, it's more than just winning
A dozen teams enter the College Football Playoff with the same goal: Win the national title. Yet for some, there is even more on the line.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Fantasy Football Week 15: Waiver wire priorities for the fantasy playoffs
Bulk up your fantasy football rosters for a run in the playoffs with these Week 15 waiver wire pickups from Andy Behrens.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Jets out of playoffs for 14th straight season, longest streak in American sports
The Jets are officially eliminated from playoff contention, and that's no surprise at this point.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Here’s the Bracket for College Football’s First-Ever 12-Team Playoff
The playoff selection committee awarded the final at-large berth to S.M.U. ahead of Alabama.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Why Alabama Was Snubbed From the College Football Playoff
S.M.U.’s selection for the last spot exposes a flaw in the system, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
College Football Playoff: Who has the best odds to win the title?
The first 12-team College Football Playoff field has been revealedABC News - Dec. 8 -
Jets reflect on 'maddening' season as playoff drought continues
For a second straight year, a Jets season with lofty expectations failed to come to fruition as Sunday’s loss in Miami eliminated New York from playoff contention to extend the postseason drought ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
College Football Playoff rankings reveal: did the CFP committee get it right?
Following a wild conference championship game weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde hop on to discuss the outcome of the final College Football Playoff rankings. They dive in on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
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 -
2024-25 College Football Playoff full bracket and scores, schedule, matchups
The 12-team bracket for the 2024-25 College Football Playoff is set. Here's the full bracket, schedule, matchups, and more.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 -
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 - 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. 6CBS 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 -
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. 5CBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025
Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.CBS News - 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 -
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 FootballCBS 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 14CBS 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 -
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 weekendABC News - Dec. 3 -
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 -
Fantasy Football Playoff Defense (DST) Rankings
Which defenses can you trust to bring you to a fantasy football championship?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Predicting the College Football Playoff Rankings After Top-10 Upsets
The bracket was flipped on its head in Rivalry Week, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Which College Football Teams Are on the Playoff Bubble?
Alabama is in danger of missing out on a 12-team playoff in its first season since Nick Saban’s retirement.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
NFL playoff picture through Week 13: Bills, Chiefs clinch playoff spots as Lions try to fend off Vikings, Eagles in NFC race
Both the Bills and the Chiefs are officially headed to the playoffs after they locked up their divisions this weekend.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2