What you need to know if you're playing the CFP Bracket Challenge or Bowl Mania

As CFP and bowl season approaches, we are staring at one of the volatile stretches of the year. More than three dozen games hit the schedule over several weeks in December and into January, which means opportunity,
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How ESPN's Football Power Index sees the Big 12 title and CFP berth's playing out

Texas Tech leads the Big 12 title race, but Utah, BYU and Cincinnati are still fighting for a spot in Arlington, per ESPN’s Football Power Index.
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Texas takes on UGA in pivotal matchup for CFP hopes, Southeast Sports

Prior to the 2025 season, the Texas Longhorns came in as the Preseason No. 1 team in the country. Quarterback Arch Manning had Heisman Trophy hype, and the Longhorns were expected to compete for the National Title.

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 24 James Madison puts itself in running for CFP in Chesney’s 2nd year

Success has followed Bob Chesney each step he’s taken up the coaching ladder. The work he’s doing at James Madison is only increasing his name recognition.

Kirk Herbstreit reveals CFP national championship prediction after Week 11

On Monday morning following a terrific Week 11 slate of college football, ESPN analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Joey Galloway convened to discuss the state of the p

After LSU, Alabama football remains in driver's seat in CFP race: Projections

The Crimson Tide beat LSU 20-9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, furthering an eight-game win streak after Alabama 's season-opening loss to Florida State. Alabama remains one of two SEC teams unbeaten in conference play along with Texas A&M.

Mike Norvell Says FSU Will Win CFP Title in 'Very Near Future' Amid Hot Seat Buzz

Despite falling to 4-5 this season following Saturday's 24-10 loss to Clemson, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell is confident that the Seminoles can return to contention for a national championship soon.

Paul Finebaum Makes His Case for the Texas Longhorns To Make the CFP

The Texas Longhorns have a challenging end to the season, and a college football analyst makes a case for them making the postseason even with another loss.

Why the ACC is struggling to make a strong argument for deserving CFP bid as Virginia, Louisville fall

No. 14 Virginia and No. 15 Louisville -- the league's two torchbearers in the first College Football Playoff Rankings -- lost on Saturday night to Wake Forest and Cal, respectively, sending the ACC Championship race into further disarray coming down the stretch.
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