The Latest Breaking News from Group of 5

College Football Playoff Makes Decision on Whether to Expand in 2026

The event’s format has been subject to much debate in recent years.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

Ranking College Football’s 10 Greatest Storybook Seasons

These are the Cinderella stories that captured the sport’s imagination.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19

Joel Klatt Admits His March Madness Take Was ‘Terrible’ While Arguing About CFP

“The NCAA basketball tournament is a joke,” Klatt said earlier this week, after claiming “no one cares about James Madison” in the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: SEC’s Messy Coaching Makeover Hits Overdrive

The Big Ten was also quietly busy making moves after the regular season ended, while the American is paying the price for its success.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2025

College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 14

Seven teams are locked into the bracket at the end of the regular season, while there is still a chance the ACC misses the field and two Group of 5 teams are in.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: College Football Playoff Scenarios Leave Room for Chaos in Week 14

Nothing is set in stone in the CFP, but there are a few near-locks (and lots of potential drama) as we await the final decisive slate of the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2025

What’s at Stake in Every Conference as College Football Hits Chaotic Final Weekend

Here’s how every contender can reach championship weekend or the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2025

College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 12

Five teams are locked into CFP spots, while four squads were eliminated including the preseason No. 1 Texas Longhorns.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 17, 2025

College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 11

Only 30 FBS teams still have a path with the Group of 5 bid narrowing and four Power 4 teams eliminated.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10, 2025

Five Big Questions for the College Football Playoff Committee After Chaotic Week 11

The ACC’s struggles, the battle for the No. 2 seed and a possible Group of 5 surprise headline a week that scrambled the playoff conversation.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2025