The Latest Breaking News from CFP

Jalen Milroe Argues for Alabama as No. 1 College Football Playoff Team After Beating Georgia

The Crimson Tide quarterback lobbied the CFP committee ahead of Sunday's final verdict.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2023

Rival Fans Rejoice at Idea of SEC Being Left Out of CFP After Alabama Beats Georgia

Alabama and Georgia are both 12–1 after Saturday’s game, which leaves them—and the College Football Playoff selection committee—in a precarious position.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2023

Alabama beat Georgia for the SEC title, and college football fans want the conference excluded from the playoff

The SEC has never been left out of the College Football Playoff, but that could change this year.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2023

College Football Fans Clamor for Texas in CFP After Blowout Win in Big 12 Title Game

The Longhorns did their job to prove they belong.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 2, 2023

Tim Tebow Says Alabama Could Throw College Football Playoff Into ‘Pure Chaos’

The Florida great says a Crimson Tide win over Georgia would create mayhem in the CFP discussion.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 2, 2023

Iowa Is a Deliciously Awful Football Miracle

The 10–2 Hawkeyes have the worst offense in FBS yet are playing for a Big Ten title and could throw a major wrench in the CFP. How is that possible?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2023

Alabama’s Nick Saban Says SEC Exclusion From CFP Would Amount to ‘Disrespect’

There’s a lot of weight on Saturday’s SEC championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2023

Oregon, Washington Ride Savvy Coaching Hires to Pac-12 Championship Game

In hiring Dan Lanning and Kalen DeBoer, Oregon and Washington opted for shrewd moves over splashy ones—and are now reaping the benefits.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2023

12-Team CFP Formal Will Only Add More College Football Chaos

Though next year’s 12-team format will get more teams involved, the ramifications of an expanded field could dilute some of the sport’s most compelling aspects.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2023

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz Admits Beating Michigan ‘Might Be Kind of Funny’

The Hawkeyes’ coach says defeating the Wolverines in the Big Ten title game would be hilarious.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2023