The Latest Breaking News from CFP

Paul Finebaum Offers Painful Indictment of Alabama After Rose Bowl Blowout

ESPN pundit said Crimson Tide looked like a "soft" program.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

SI:AM | The CFP’s Unlikely List of Title Hopefuls

The blueblood programs have all been eliminated. It’s time for someone new to step into the spotlight.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

Ole Miss Unsure If Lane Kiffin's LSU-Bound Assistants Will Coach in CFP Semifinal

Six Rebels assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., signed contracts to join Kiffin at LSU but have coached in the CFP.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

Dan Lanning Calls for College Football Playoff Change Even After Oregon’s Big Win

Dan Lanning has some big ideas. And they make a lot of sense.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Curt Cignetti's Sideline Scowl Gets Meme Treatment With Indiana Up Big on Alabama

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s facial expressions quickly turned into a meme during his team’s Rose Bowl matchup with Alabama.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Texas Tech Made Dubious CFP History in Orange Bowl Dud vs. Oregon

The Red Raiders produced a rough showing against the Ducks.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

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

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