Brett Yormark: Big Ten, SEC must lead CFP discussions ‘responsibly’ for all
The Big 12 commish said Friday that in leading the CFP discussions, the Big Ten and SEC have a “great responsibility” that goes with it.
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Big Ten ADs would back 5-plus-11 CFP model if SEC adds 9th conference game
The discussed 16-team format would have spots for the five highest-ranked conference champions, as well as 11 at-large teams.
Read MoreSEC being lured toward Big Ten’s College Football Playoff Trojan horse
If the Big Ten gets its way, the CFP would move in 2026 toward a format in which more bids are awarded via automatic selection.
Read MoreFuture of the CFP hinges on the touchy subject of automatic qualifiers
The College Football Playoff’s power players are locked in a showdown on the future format, and High Noon is fast approaching.
Read MoreBoise State AD Jeramiah Dickey calls out CFB Playoff over seeding rule change
Boise State AD Jeremiah Dickey called out the College Football Playoff, challenging them to rename the new format after the Broncos.
Read MoreDuck fans frustrated by too-late College Football Playoff seeding change
College Football Playoff executives voted on Thursday to move to straight-seeding for next year with no automatic byes for conference champs.
Read MoreWhat future holds with college football playoff moving to straight seeding
CFP executives on Thursday approved a change, voting unanimously to seed teams based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.
Read MoreReport: CFP expected to adopt straight-seeding model for 2025
Ross Dellenger reports CFP executives are expected to adopt a straight-seeding model for the 2025 Playoff.
Read MoreWhy college football must address NFL’s threat to CFP schedule
The NFL’s television schedule is in direct competition with the College Football Playoff which means decreased ratings, and decreased growth.
Read MoreFornelli: How the Big 12 can earn multiple CFP bids in 2025
CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli explores how the Big 12 Conference can earn multiple bids to the College Football Playoff in 2025.
Read MoreP4 commissioners meet for second time in 10 days to discuss CFP future
Power Conference commissioners met again Saturday to discuss the future of the CFP, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported.
Read MoreRich Rodriguez pitches himself to join President’s college sports commission
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez loves the idea of Nick Saban leading a college sports commission under President Donald Trump.
Read MoreCFB Playoff nearing consensus to alter seeding process, first-round byes
The College Football Playoff’s power brokers are nearing consensus to change the seeding process next season and eliminate first-round byes.
Read MoreThamel: ACC, Big 12 have ‘significantly less say’ in CFP expansion
ESPN’s Pete Thamel breaks down the Power Four structure when it comes to the CFP and the ACC and Big 12 might just be happy to be there.
Read MoreNFL schedules multiple Saturday games in December that compete with CFP
Fox Sports announced on Monday that it will broadcast two games on Saturday, Dec. 20, an NFC East clash followed by an NFC North matchup.
Read MoreWhy expanding the CFP to 16 teams benefits Washington football
According to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo! Sports, the Big Ten & SEC continue push for both leagues to get four automatic bids to CFP each year.
Read MoreReport: Potential 16-team CFP bracket ‘gaining support’ in Big Ten, SEC
A potential 16-team CFP bracket has “growing” Big Ten and SEC support after an in-person meeting, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported.
Read MoreCBS Sports: ASU among teams outside top 10 with best national title value
CBS Sports took a look at those teams outside the post-spring top 10 that could be smart bets when considering national title futures.
Read More247Sports: College football bowl projections for 2025 following spring
Following the end of spring football practices, 247Sports’ has updated their college football bowl projections for the 2025 season.
Read MoreCollege Football Playoff releases dates, times and TV info for 2025-26
The College Football Playoff unveiled dates, times and TV information for the 2025 quarterfinals, semifinals and the National Championship.
Read MoreRose Bowl to kick off an hour earlier in 2026 as part of Playoff time changes
A roundup of the best news stories from the West and beyond
Read MoreReport: TV ratings could soon become a metric in who makes CFB Playoff
ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich alluded to such a possibility in a new report Monday ahead of the annual spring meetings.
Read MoreDan Lanning on 2025 CFP loss: “I wake up thinking about that Rose Bowl game”
On Barstool’s Bussin With The Boys Podcast with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, Lanning discussed his mindset following the CFP quarterfinal.
Read MoreCollege Football Playoff schedule announced: 2025-26 dates, host sites
After a highly successful first run of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the sport is set to run it back again in the 2025-26 season.
Read MoreOregon commit Isaiah World among transfers that could shape 2025 CFB Playoff
We ranked the 25 players who transferred to new programs and can impact the College Football Playoffs in a major way
Read MoreJeyarajah: Eight potential CFP Final Four brackets that would thrill fans
We decided to think about some of the best potential matchups on the football side heading into the second year of the 12-team CFP.
Read MoreJeyarajah: ASU, BYU among Big 12’s 5 legitimate national title contenders
With nearly nine months to go until the CFP’s Selection Sunday, here are the Big 12’s top five contenders in 2025.
Read MoreBackus: Boise State, UNLV legitimate CFP contenders from Group of 5
With over five months left until the 2025 season begins here’s a look at some Group of Five programs that can push for the playoff.
Read MoreBig 12 mulls going back to divisions, options to determine two AQs
While the possibilities are preliminary, there are at least two models to consider to determine those two Big 12 automatic qualifiers.
Read MoreBrett Yormark: Automatic qualifiers could lead to ‘artificial championship’
The Big Ten and SEC want automatic qualifiers, which Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has now come out strongly against.
Read MoreOregon, Dan Lanning pursue national title in shadow of Bama, UGA expectations
“It’s not about getting knocked down,” says Oregon head coach Dan Lanning about losing in the CFP, “It’s about what you do next.”
Read MoreCollege Football Playoff update on potential changes to format after meeting
During Tuesday’s Playoff meeting, conference commissioners discussed multiple models, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips told reporters.
Read MoreBig Ten, SEC set to unveil grand plans for College Football Playoff change
Soon, after months of talking and at least two clandestine meetings, the Big Ten and SEC may exert their newfound power.
Read MoreAs Big Ten, SEC plot future of CFP, what does it mean for rest of CFB?
Meetings are reportedly taking place this week that could change the parameters of the CFP beginning in 2026.
Read MoreSEC, Big Ten pushing for ‘straight seeding’ in 2025 College Football Playoff
Greg Sankey and Tony Petitti said they would like to see a “straight seeding” that mirrors the College Football Playoff committee ranking.
Read MoreCBS Sports: BYU, Oregon featured in two of most important games in 2025
Expectations have been set for the upcoming year, which gives us the opportunity to identify the pivot points in the playoff race in 2025.
Read MoreWhat a 14-team College Football Playoff would have looked like in 2024
The playoff will likely expand again, likely to a 14-team playoff format that has gotten more traction than 16 teams.
Read MoreRanking all 11 games from the first 12-team College Football Playoff
As we reflect on a historic postseason, here is a posthumous ranking of the 11 games that comprised the expanded CFP.
Read More2027 National Championship game will be at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium
The National Championship game will take place on Monday, January 25, 2027, to wrap up the 2026 college football season.
Read MoreDellenger: SEC, Big Ten to hold second meeting to explore CFP format changes
The meeting comes a week before CFP commissioners meet in Dallas to discuss the future of the playoff, its format and governance structure.
Read MoreWhat we learned from inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff
What we learned from the College Football Playoff’s new 12-team format given the results of its maiden voyage in the 2024 season.
Read More2025 Early betting lines on next College Football National Championship
Now that the college football season is in the books, it’s time to look ahead to next year’s national championship odds.
Read MoreReport: Tampa replaces Dallas for CFP National Championship in 2029
The 2029 College Football Playoff National Championship Game will be played in Tampa, according to Action Network’s Brett McMurphy.
Read MoreCFP hasn’t ruled out ‘tweaks’ to 12-team format for 2025 season
No major decisions were made regarding the future format of the 12-team CFP on Sunday, but “tweaks” for 2025 season haven’t been ruled out.
Read MoreIn new College Football Playoff era, do conference title games matter?
Conference championships are lucrative parts of any media rights deal with Power Four schools each getting $2 million-$4 million.
Read More247Sports: Oregon, USC among next 10 college football national champions
The transfer portal and NIL advantages leveled the playing field. Chances are, a few first-time champions emerge from the next decade.
Read MoreJack Sawyer’s scoop-and-score lands Ohio State in CFP final
Sawyer had often dreamed that one day he might become an Ohio State hero with an iconic moment that would go down in Buckeyes history.
Read MoreThe 5 key plays from Notre Dame’s Orange Bowl Playoff win over Penn State
Notre Dame awaits the winner of the Cotton Bowl in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
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