Franklin quiets critics as PSU wins CFP opener

• Texas aces challenge as RBs explode in CFP win

  Powered by Jaydon Blue, Texas ran for a season-high 292 yards in a 38-24 win over Clemson, advancing to the CFP quarterfinal against Arizona State.
  
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  The Last-Ditch Efforts to Win Over Critics of the Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal

  The Japanese company continues to campaign for support from mayors, governors and especially members of the steelworkers union.
  
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  Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State in College Football Playoff to silence doubters after SMU win

  Franklin generated some goodwill, but Penn State's light path makes a quarterfinal win essential
  
  CBS Sports - 7h

• Irish 'cherish' historic win to kick off new CFP era

  Notre Dame kicked off the 12-team CFP era with its first playoff win, a 27-17 victory over Indiana.
  
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  Notre Dame dominates Indiana In CFP opener, sets up meeting with Georgia

  Riley Leonard finished with 201 passing yards and Jeremiyah Love got the scoring started in style as Notre Dame took down Indiana.
  
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• Franklin on portal-CFP overlap: 'We got problems'

  Penn State coach James Franklin said "we got problems in college football" with the transfer portal's overlap with the College Football Playoff and bowl games.
  
  ESPN - 5d

• PSU backup Pribula skipping CFP, entering portal

  Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula is set to enter the transfer portal and leave the team ahead of the College Football Playoff, citing an "overlapping CFB playoff and transfer portal ...
  
  ESPN - 6d
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  Eagles' Jalen Hurts reminds critics that winning, not passing numbers, is all that matters

  Hurts is all about winning, not stats
  
  CBS Sports - Dec. 12
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  Bucks quiet early season concerns, storm into NBA Cup knockout round with dominant win over Pistons

  Franchise cornerstones Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have led the Bucks' surge toward stability after a rough 2-8 start.
  
  Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

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