The College Football Playoff first round has concluded for Southeastern Conference teams. No. 9 seed Alabama (11-3) defeated No. 8 seed Oklahoma (10-3), 34-24, on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Norman, ...

Knowing full well the significance of the words poised to flow, Kirk Herbstreit began with a hint of hesitation. But once he survived the first phrase, ESPN’s longtime analyst went all-in on ...

ESPN released its updated FPI metric for the 2026 season this week. Here is its projection for the Big 12 Conference.

When the first CFP rankings came out on Nov. 4, Notre Dame checked in at No. 10, and Miami was No. 18. Those initial rankings came directly on the heels of Miami’s loss to SMU and likely suffered from ...

Let the playoffs officially commence. The 2025-26 College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. ET with a rematch between No. 8 Oklahoma and No. 9 Alabama in Norman, Oklahoma. The ...

Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is viewed as the potential top quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. Michael Reaves / Getty Images Quarterbacks inspire confidence. If you have a good or great ...

Why do athletic directors need to be on CFP committee? Answer: They don't. Alabama, Miami were fine playoff picks, but process became a farce. Pick the 12 best teams for CFP bracket. Period. Did the ...

Texas A&M is considered a "serious contender" for the College Football Playoff, according to On3, joining four other SEC programs.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Giovanni Malloy, Ph.d, is a data scientist and sports analyst. The College Football Playoff kicked off in dramatic fashion last ...