Indiana Earned Its Playoff Spot. SEC Teams That Were Left Out Didn’t.
Because the Hoosiers were handled for much of Friday night at Notre Dame, it became easy for those who were excluded to take shots.
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Indiana carries out first execution in 15 years in process scrutinized for its secrecy
Indiana carried out its first execution since 2009 before sunrise Wednesday, with much of the process concealed from the public.NBC News - 3d -
Notre Dame vs. Indiana: Key advantages for each team in first-round College Football Playoff game
The game within the game when in-state schools Notre Dame and Indiana square up Friday night.CBS Sports - 3d -
Can a College Football Team Pay Its Way to the Playoff?
More money doesn’t guarantee success, but it can buy greater odds of it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
The Latest Postseason Picture After a Handful of N.F.L. Teams Clinched Playoff Spots
There are two Monday night matchups still on tap to finish Week 15.The New York Times - 5d -
Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong schedule
The College Football Playoff committee took wins over strength of schedule, taking SMU over Alabama for the final at-large spot in the fieldABC News - 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 -
Newcomer No. 12 Arizona State beats No. 16 Iowa State in Big 12 title game to earn spot in College Football Playoff
Newcomer No. 12 Arizona State beats No. 16 Iowa State in Big 12 title game to earn spot in College Football PlayoffABC News - Dec. 7 -
U2 bassist Adam Clayton: ‘When I was drinking, there were many times when I was out for the night and didn’t come back for a week’
The musician on kissing Diana Ross, hating his rugby-player thighs, and wanting to say sorry to Naomi Campbell. Born in Oxfordshire and raised in Ireland, Adam Clayton, 64, co-founded U2 in 1976. ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
No. 10 Boise State earns spot in College Football Playoff, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship game
No. 10 Boise State earns spot in College Football Playoff, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship gameABC News - Dec. 6
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