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Oregon Shuts Out Texas Tech to Clinch First CFP Semifinal Berth Since 2014

The Ducks’ defense came to play, and it led the charge for a 23–0 shutout against Texas Tech in the CFP quarterfinal.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

ESPN College Football Analyst: Miami CFP Title Favorite After Ohio State Stunner

The Hurricanes jumped all over Ohio State and held on for quarterfinal win.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Football Fans Triggered By ESPN’s Flag Yellow Transition Graphic During CFP Game

ESPN’s yellow replay transition graphic fooled fans into thinking there were penalties during the CFP quarterfinal between Ohio State and Miami.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

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Reranking the 8 Teams Remaining in 2025 College Football Playoff After First Round

Before the quarterfinals kick off, let’s reseed the remaining College Football Playoff teams from No. 8 all the way down to No. 1.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

Alabama Carries the SEC’s Pride Into a Rose Bowl Reckoning

With the league watching the Big Ten pull further ahead, the CFP quarterfinal against No. 1 Indiana is a referendum on whether SEC supremacy is slipping away.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

Oregon vs. Texas Tech: Three Bold Predictions for College Football Playoff Clash

The Ducks and Red Raiders will face off on New Year’s Day.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

Ohio State vs. Miami: Three Bold Predictions for New Year’s Eve’s CFP Cotton Bowl Bout

The Buckeyes and Hurricanes will square off in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

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Ole Miss Reportedly Concerned About Tampering Following Lane Kiffin's Departure

Multiple of Lane Kiffin’s assistant coaches are staying with Ole Miss through their CFP run.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2025

Fernando Mendoza Had Classy Message About Ty Simpson Ahead of CFP Matchup

Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson were complimentary of each other before facing off in the Rose Bowl.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2025

Kalani Sitake Gave His Candid Thoughts on BYU’s CFP Absence After Pop-Tarts Bowl Win

BYU was slotted at No. 12 in the final College Football Playoff rankings.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 28, 2025

All the Laughably Fun Moments Notre Dame Missed by Declining Pop-Tarts Bowl Bid

The Pop-Tarts Bowl brought all the fun for a third straight year and Notre Dame missed out.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2025

How Big Ten Has Fared in 2025 College Football Bowl Games: Record and Full Schedule

The Big Ten sent 12 of its 18 programs to the postseason in 2025.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2025

How Michigan Landing on Kyle Whittingham Hinged on the CFP and a Louisville Long Shot

Alabama beating Oklahoma in the playoff likely removed the Kalen DeBoer option, while Jeff Brohm’s availability also may have factored in.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

The College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2025

Notre Dame’s Future CFP Agreement Played Big Role in USC Rivalry Falling Apart

USC was close to agreeing to extend its rivalry with Notre Dame, but after the Irish’s sweetheart deal with the College Football Playoff came to light, the Trojans pushed to move the series to earlier in the season. Negotiations fell apart.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2025

Texas Tech Coach Has Pointed Advice for Notre Dame After CFP Snub

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire told Notre Dame to join a conference if it wants to make the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2025

Reseeding the College Football Playoff After the First Round

The top three seeds remain in order, while the teams that advanced either proved their mettle or face a mountain to climb in the quarterfinal round.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2025

Think Blowouts Make the College Football Playoff a Joke? It May Be Selective Memory

Tulane and James Madison’s admission to the 12-team bracket—and subsequent elimination—were unfairly scrutinized while past playoff results were ignored.

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2025

Lane Kiffin Lands Huge Bonus From LSU Thanks to Ole Miss’ CFP Win

Lane Kiffin pocketed a $250,000 bonus from LSU for Ole Miss’ win over Tulane in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025

No. 10 Miami vs. No 7 Texas A&M: Three Bold Predictions for CFP First-Round Matchup

This has a chance to be the game of the weekend in the first-round of the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025

Miami-Texas A&M Game Day Guide: What’s at Stake & How to Watch, Stream

Miami will face Texas A&M in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025

Flawed but Fighting Alabama Answers Doubters With a Stunning CFP Comeback Win

The Crimson Tide rattled off 27 consecutive points to eliminate Oklahoma and advance to the Rose Bowl quarterfinal against No. 1 Indiana.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025

Nick Saban Openly Addresses Kalen DeBoer’s Future at Alabama Before CFP

Will Kalen DeBoer be back in Tuscaloosa next season?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

How Miami Can Beat Texas A&M in First Round of College Football Playoff

The Hurricanes didn't move into the CFP field until the final ranking of the season, and now have a chance to pull a first-round upset against the Aggies.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Tulane vs. Ole Miss: Three Bold Predictions for CFP First Round Matchup

Ole Miss will meet Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff in the Rebels’ first game post Lane Kiffin.

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