The Latest Breaking News from Group of 5

College Football Playoff Projection After Week 3: New ACC Teams Rise in Rankings

With Clemson falling out of contention, Georgia Tech, Miami and Florida State are in the mix as the conference automatic bid.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16, 2025

College Football Playoff Projection After Week 1: LSU, Ohio State Vie for Top Spot

Tulane slots in as the Group of 5 representative after an impressive weekend for the American, while Georgia and Penn State took care of business to earn first-round byes.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2, 2025

Boise State's College Football Playoff Hopes Take Brutal Blow With Week 1 Blowout Loss

The Broncos were thoroughly outclassed by a USF squad that looked closer to the part of Group of 5 CFP representative.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2025

College Football Playoff Discussions Center on Straight Seeding, Conference Makeup

Commissioners met last week on the 2025 version of the playoff with more decisions looming ahead of an agreement to give the SEC and Big Ten more control.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2025

This Week's Big Ten–SEC Meeting Could Shape Future of College Football Playoff

The biggest action item in the closed-door sessions will surround where the two leagues stand on the CFP’s structure, format and timing.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2025

Boise State Needs to Make Its Shot Count As the Underdog

The Broncos, given a No. 3 playoff seed that came with a first-round bye, are playing a credibility game on behalf of the entire Group of 5.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2024

College Football Coaching Carousel Primer: Names Beyond Bill Belichick to Watch

Four power-conference programs have current openings and are expected to make hires soon after championship weekend concludes.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2024

Forde-Yard Dash: Predicting College Football Playoff Bracket

There are 11 teams locked in for the 12-team field. Here are the arguments for and against a handful of teams on the bubble.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2024

College Football Watchability: Indiana Seeks to Prove Legitimacy vs. Ohio State in Week 13

The Big Ten title game could be set after a top-five matchup in Columbus. Plus, Army tries to shake up the playoff race and Big 12 front-runners hit the road.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2024

College Football Week 10 Takeaways: Billy Napier Tops Coaches on Hot Seat

Plus, what to make of College Football Playoff races in the ACC, Big 12 and Group of 5, while undefeated Indiana makes solid case in the Big Ten.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2024