A college football changing of the guard arrived all at once, plus more CFP quarterfinal takeaways
And now, 16 Final Thoughts from a riveting set of College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Happy New Year, indeed.…
College Football Playoff semifinals first look: Indiana or Oregon? Ole Miss or Miami?
The second season of the 12-team College Football Playoff has been whittled down to a final four. One…
Indiana vs. Alabama CFP takeaways: Hoosiers flip Rose Bowl upside down with statement rout
PASADENA, Calif. — The talent on the field as assessed by recruiting rankers and the programs’ pedigrees would…
Rose Bowl 2026: Indiana crushes Alabama to advance in playoff
After a night of rain in Pasadena, the Indiana Hoosiers washed away the weight of history. Entering the…
The Rose Bowl in twilight: Where does college football’s most famous game fit in the future?
The Athletic has live coverage of Oregon vs. Texas Tech in the 2025 College Football Playoff. PASADENA, Calif.…
No really, how did Indiana football get so good so fast? Inside Curt Cignetti’s turnaround
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s recent ascension from perennial punching bag to national title contender is a college football rags-to-riches…
College Football Playoff Hope-O-Meter 2025: How do fans feel about their chances?
The Athletic has live coverage of Miami vs. Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff first round. Most…
College Football Playoff bracket predictions: The Athletic’s experts vs. our readers
OK, it hasn’t exactly been a banner year for accurate college football predictions. But the field has been…
College Football Playoff coach confidential: Love for Georgia, concern for Ole Miss
This has been one of the most entertaining college football seasons in recent memory. Neither of the top…
What would a national title mean for every College Football Playoff team?
This January, it will have been eight years since Georgia lost in the national championship game to Alabama…