The Latest Breaking News from Playoff

LOS ANGELES — Six seasons ago, in his first year as a coach, Lincoln Riley led Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff. It was a tremendous debut by nearly every measure. With a Heisman winner at quarterback and an offense capable of outscoring any other in college football, the Sooners’…

Will any of this season’s matchups top these?

From further realignment to battles over name, image and likeness to the expansion of the College Football Playoff, it was another 12 months of upheaval.

The Buckeyes aren’t favored against unbeaten Georgia, but they’re not remotely playing with house money, either.

The Horned Frogs are in the field after a day of sweating out their postseason fate.

For the most part, observers seem pleased with the selection committee’s decisions.

The Horned Frogs lost to Kansas State in the Big 12 Title Game.

The Trojans were ready to march into the CFP, but Caleb Williams and USC’s struggling defense were stopped by Utah.

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In its latest proposal to the CFP, the Rose Bowl is requesting to host a semifinal each year as part of an expanded College Football Playoff.

With LSU and Ohio State both losing Saturday, the College Football Playoff door now opens more for Caleb Williams and the Trojans.