#college-football-playoff

#college-football-playoff

Yormark expressed a clear preference for the 5+11 model, emphasizing it's good for college football. He stated, 'We want to earn it on the field', despite concerns it could limit Big 12 access to playoffs.

The transition to a straight seeding model for the College Football Playoff in 2025 marks a significant shift away from the traditional reliance on conference championships.

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.

Danielson now has a five-year contract averaging $2.2 million, reflecting his success with Boise State that includes a College Football Playoff appearance.

"When we had this setting here with the commissioners, our job was to provide feedback on what was it like to go through the 12-team playoff ... but it all gets impacted by the calendar."

As originally conceived, the 12-team playoff was intended to provide first-round byes for the top four conference champions and automatic bids for the next two.

James Pearce Jr., a top defensive player in his class from the University of Tennessee, has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after a strong collegiate career.

Authorities stated they were conducting extensive security sweeps within the Caesars Superdome, ensuring safety ahead of the anticipated Sugar Bowl, amid a recent terror attack.

"You always hope for a second shot when you don't do well, and that's life. A lot of times, you don't get them. So we have a chance to do better and be better." - Jim Knowles

"Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns, leading Penn State to a dominant 38-10 victory over SMU in the College Football Playoff opening round."