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Just Sayin’: Illinois, a 26-9 winner at Nebraska, is the big, bad wolf of the Big Ten West

The 7-1 Illini aren’t playing around. They’re skipping the huffing and the puffing and going straight to blowing opponents’ houses down.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Top 10 College Football Matchups to Track in Week 9

College Football Playoff rankings are on the horizon, and plenty of eager contenders have the ability to impress the committee this week.

Sports Illustrated

Forde-Yard Dash: Seven Potential CFP Spoilers

These teams aren’t playing for much beyond pride and a mid-tier bowl berth. But they could still send a contender’s season off the rails.

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MWC Commissioner: Most of CFP Should Be On Campus

He spoke frankly about the issue of where College Football Playoff games will take place in the 12-team era.

Sports Illustrated

‘This is Bulls---!’ The Secret Calls and Heated Arguments That Led to CFP Expansion

Stakeholders and school presidents describe to SI the secret meetings, last-minute hurdles and one man who was a force for change in approving a 12-team format.

Sports Illustrated

Ron Cook: James Franklin has a chance to change Penn State's narrative at Michigan

PITTSBURGH — It would be silly to suggest that Penn State's James Franklin needs a win Saturday afternoon at Michigan. He signed a 10-year, $75 million contract extension in November that runs through the 2031 season. He has plenty of job security. He doesn't need much of anything.

Tribune News Service

Forde-Yard Dash: The Best Weekend of October College Football Is Coming

Undefeated records are at risk as teams like Tennessee, Alabama and Clemson compete in what should be the most exciting weekend for college football fans this month.

Sports Illustrated

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Michael Cunningham: Strong field of College Football Playoff hopefuls could mean Georgia must win out

It’s difficult to for college football teams to make it through the regular season without an unexpected slip-up — even Nick Saban has done it only four times in 15 years at Alabama — so give Georgia credit for winning ugly at Missouri on Saturday. They haven’t played great the…

Tribune News Service

Ron Cook: Pitt's road to the ACC title game — and beyond — doesn't look so daunting

PITTSBURGH — I am not going to predict Pitt will make the College Football Playoff field and play for the national championship.

Tribune News Service

Bowl Projections, College Football Playoff Predictions: Week 4

What are the bowl projections and the College Football Playoff calls after Week 4 of the college football season?

USA Today Sports Media Group

College football is dealing with a complicated playoff expansion puzzle

Expanding for the 2024 and ‘25 seasons — and accessing an additional $450 million in revenue over those two years —- largely hinges upon whether the semifinals and championship games can be pushed back from their existing dates, with venue availability, big-event accommodations and television…

Chicago Sun-Times

Mountain West commissioner announces resignation

Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson announced Wednesday he is resigning from his position after 24 years. His final day will be Dec. 31.

Tribune News Service

Thompson Explains Why He’s Stepping Down As MWC Commissioner

The 66-year-old has been the only commissioner of the Mountain West Conference.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN updates its College Football Playoff chances after Week 2. Where is Ohio State?

ESPN has updated its College Football Playoff Predictor after Week 2 of the season. Where does Ohio State land now? #GoBucks

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Scott Frost Fired: College Football Coaches Hot Seat Top 10 Ranking Week 2

Which college football coaches are on the hot seat? Which ones have to win now, or else, after Week 2?

USA Today Sports Media Group

College Football Playoff Expansion Top 12 Projection, 2022 Version After Week 2

College Football Playoff expansion: What would the top 12 project to be if the new format was in place for 2022?

Sports Illustrated

Nick Saban Explains His Support for College Football Playoff Expansion

The Alabama coach had sound reasoning for his support.

Sports Illustrated

Lincoln Riley’s Blueprint for USC: No Room for Second Place

The coach’s move to L.A., and the roster he has since assembled, is a sign of the college times. But will it come together for USC to contend for a title?

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart unmoved by playoff expansion

ATHENS, Ga. — Under coach Kirby Smart, Georgia figures to be a factor in the College Football Playoff going forward, no matter its current or future format. For now, at least, we know it’s expanding to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season. That was decided by unanimous vote…

Tribune News Service

Mark Story: Kentucky in a College Football Playoff? At 12 teams, the Cats can at least dream.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On Saturday night, Mark Stoops earned his 60th career win as Kentucky’s football coach with No. 20 UK’s uneven 37-13 victory over Miami (Ohio).

USA Today Sports Media Group

College Football Playoff Expansion Top 12 Projection, 2022 Version After Week 1

College Football Playoff expansion: What would the top 12 project to be if the new format was in place for 2022?

Tribune News Service

Wasted time: College football expansion could have come months ago

ATLANTA — The road to Atlanta might become more crowded.

WEKU

The College Football Playoff could expand to 12 teams as soon as the 2024 season

The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four teams no later than the 2026 season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

College Football Playoff Expanding To 12: It Will All Be Fine. Really.

College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams. This is why it's a good thing.

Sports Illustrated

College Football Playoff Will Expand to 12-Team Tournament

The expanded FBS postseason will be implemented no later than the 2026 season.

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