The Latest Breaking News from CFP

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 11 Oregon

The Ducks have become a legitimate title contender and coach Dan Lanning is ascending to elite territory.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2025

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 12 Illinois

The Illini aim to break through to the national spotlight after posting their first double-digit win season since 2001 last year.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 7, 2025

The 25 Best College Football Quarterbacks of the Past 25 Years

Joe Burrow is in the top spot with several records among a decorated list of Heisman Trophy and national title winners.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5, 2025

Sources: Big Ten’s Four-Bid CFP Push Tied to TV Revenue Proposal

If commissioner Tony Petitti’s 4-4-2-2-1 format is adopted, the league could add two games alongside its title matchup for broadcast partners.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24, 2025

Instead of Hammering CFP Selection Committee, SMU Should Celebrate Its Decisions

The Mustangs were the final team into the 2024 playoff because the committee took into account all of the subjective things college football teams and fans say they care about.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23, 2025

Tony Petitti's CFP Proposal Doesn't Have College Football’s Best Interests in Mind

The commissioner remains the lone power figure pushing for College Football Playoff expansion with more opportunities for Power 4 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2025

SEC Head Coach Vouches for 30-Team College Football Playoff

Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz thinks the current field should more than double.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2025

Big Ten Tightens Stance on College Football Playoff Expansion

The league is not currently compromising on its preferred CFP format unless the SEC makes a scheduling change.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky Reveals Which Conference Will Have Most CFP Participants

The ESPN football analyst revealed his prediction for the upcoming season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

Five Ways Retirees Can Keep Perspective Through Market Jitters

Market volatility is a recurring event with historical precedents (the dot-com bubble, global financial crisis and pandemic), each followed by recovery. Here's how people who are near or in retirement can navigate economic uncertainty.

Kiplinger · Jul 9, 2025