The Latest Breaking News from CFP

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 23, 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 22, 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.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 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 20, 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.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Ranking the Easiest to Hards Paths to the CFP National Championship Game

Which teams have the easiest paths to the national championship game?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

How Alabama Can Beat Oklahoma in First Round of CFP

Alabama is seeking revenge in their first round matchup against Oklahoma.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Ranking Which 2025 College Football Playoff Teams Need a National Championship the Most

From playoff debutantes to perennial powerhouses, here’s how badly each of the programs in this year’s postseason field need to hoist a trophy.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2025

‘College GameDay’ Announces Two CFB Legends as Guest Pickers for CFP First Round

Johnny Manziel and Brian Bosworth have been announced as guest pickers for College GameDay’s two College Football Playoff opening round broadcasts.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2025