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fromFast Company
1 day ago
US news

Colorado coach Deion Sanders wants pay equality in the College Football Playoff. Here's his proposal

fromFast Company
1 day ago
US news

Colorado coach Deion Sanders wants pay equality in the College Football Playoff. Here's his proposal

fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

USC offers multi-year extension to Notre Dame, 'hopeful' for deal to extend rivalry series

Following public uproar over the potential end of their 100-year old football rivalry, USC has made an amended offer to Notre Dame that would extend their annual series for multiple years beyond this season, USC athletic director Jennifer Cohen told The Times. Negotiations remain ongoing between the two schools, but Cohen said she is "really hopeful" that USC's new offer, which better accommodates Notre Dame's preference for a long-term deal, would lead to an agreement "very soon."
Higher education
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

College Football Playoff 2025: G5 contenders lead preseason bubble watch

A Group of 5 champion will be in the final CFP top-12; Boise State is the lone preseason Top 25 G5 with 25% playoff odds.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

College Football Playoff predictions: Penn State, Clemson earn top seeds with format tweak fueled by Oregon's fate

The Ducks weren't the sole reason for the adjustment. But their experience and feedback played a significant role in the change. If you'll recall, Oregon won the Big Ten and was the No. 1 seed in the inaugural 12-team playoff. Needless to say, any other postseason event in the history of life on Earth would match the No. 1 team against the No. 8-9 winner in the quarterfinals.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Arizona State season preview: Big 12 title defense depends on forces that can't be quantified

Arizona State has coaching continuity, experienced personnel, returning playmakers, and depth to target 11 wins, a Big 12 repeat, and a College Football Playoff berth.
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Six unlikely CFP stars and what they do for an encore

Jaden Greathouse turned late-season College Football Playoff opportunities into breakout performances that reshaped his Notre Dame trajectory heading into the 2025 season.
#sec
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
National Football League

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks CFP format, differences with the Big Ten, March Madness expansion (and everybody listens)

US politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sankey: SEC, Big Ten have 'different view' of CFP

SEC and Big Ten are in discussions regarding College Football Playoff format, with possibilities of a 12 or 16-team structure.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

CFP 5+11 model gaining traction among leaders

The College Football Playoff model is exploring a 16-team expansion emphasizing clarity in selection criteria and scheduling decisions among conferences.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
National Football League

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks CFP format, differences with the Big Ten, March Madness expansion (and everybody listens)

#big-ten
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

College Football Playoff: The Big Ten's latest proposal is a stunner, which might be the entire point

Big Ten proposes a radical expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 or 28 teams, eliminating conference championships and altering postseason structures.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

136 teams, 20 tiers: Ranking all FBS programs ahead of the 2025 season

If there's one thing we've learned from the debate between the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 over the future of the College Football Playoff, it's that committees are awful. They get it wrong nearly every year despite the fact that they've mostly gotten it right.
National Football League
US politics
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

2025 SEC football preview: Power rankings, top players, must-see games

SEC teams have dominated college football titles recently, with four championships in six years.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Lincoln Riley 'absolutely' wants to keep USC-Notre Dame game on schedule

"Do I want to play the game? Hell yeah, I want to play the game," Riley said. "It's one of the reasons I came here. But also, my allegiance and my loyalty is not to Notre Dame and not to anyone else. I'm the head coach of USC."
US politics
#big-12
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

CFP controversy: Washington AD Pat Chun offers context on the Big Ten's radical proposal

The College Football Playoff selection process is fraught with potential conflicts of interest, leading to widespread distrust among stakeholders in college football.
US politics
#big-12-conference
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

CFP meetings wrap with all formats still on table

Leaders of the College Football Playoff are reconsidering the playoff format for 2026 and beyond, with no leading contender yet.
Significant discussion is emerging around a 16-team model as proposed by SEC coaches.
#pac-12
#brett-yormark
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

College Football Playoff controversy: Time for Big Ten commissioner Petitti to explain his radical proposal

Tony Petitti's silence on controversial CFP proposals raises questions about fairness and transparency in college football.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

CFP format debate: Would SEC change cost bids? Does the 11+5 make the most sense?

A 16-team college football playoff with five guaranteed spots for conference champions is emerging as a likely structure for 2026.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

As tensions rise, Big 12 and ACC must work together to mitigate growing Big Ten and SEC influence

The Big 12 must seek collaboration with the ACC to combat the dominance of the SEC and Big Ten in college sports.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

This week in the West: CFP tweaks benefit Big Ten and SEC, Pac-12 mediation continues, Trump commission on hold

The move to a direct seeding model for the College Football Playoff benefits powerhouse conferences like the Big Ten and SEC while disadvantaging others.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.espn.com
3 months ago

College Football Playoff seeding changes - How 2024 would have played out - ESPN

The College Football Playoff will switch to a straight seeding model starting in 2025, reserving five spots for conference champions, avoiding previous bye rounds.
SF politics
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Sources: CFP moving to straight seeding model

"Beginning this fall, the College Football Playoff will adopt a straight seeding model, rewarding the top four teams with a first-round bye, a significant shift from the previous system."
National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Colts second-rounder JT Tuimoloau ready to silence critics

This, in part, is what drove the Colts to select Tuimoloau in the second round of the NFL draft (45th pick) last month, providing them with a player they believe won't shrink at the biggest moments.
Miami Dolphins
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

'We don't want to be a one-hit wonder': Expectations are on the rise for Indiana, Curt Cignetti

Cignetti emphasized the pivotal role of football in shaping the identity and success of Indiana, noting that last year's achievements have instilled a new belief within the fanbase.
Chicago Bulls
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Boise State coach Danielson gets 5-year deal

Danielson now has a five-year contract averaging $2.2 million, reflecting his success with Boise State that includes a College Football Playoff appearance.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

OSU's Bjork tells CFP: Calendar change needed

The College Football Playoff calendar needs reform to mitigate disruptions and ensure fairness for teams.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

'Football is a chess game': How Abdul Carter rose to the top of NFL draft boards amid position change

Abdul Carter's transition to defensive end enhances both his effectiveness and Penn State's defensive strategy.
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