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UNCOVERED: The college football playoff org | History Defined

Tony Petitti’s Big Ten Keeps Winning. Now His 24-Team Playoff Push Might Be Too.

With championship momentum at his back and College Football Playoff expansion in his sights, the Big Ten commissioner has never commanded a brighter spotlight.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29

Will Notre Dame vs. Texas Become the Latest Scheduling Casualty of College Football Playoff Expansion?

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte was noncommittal when asked about the home-and-home series for 2028–29.

Sports Illustrated · May 27

No More November Cupcakes? SEC to Make Significant Change to Upcoming Football Schedules

Starting in 2027, the SEC's nonconference cupcake games of late-November will be replaced by conference contests.

Sports Illustrated · May 27

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Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that

The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January

The Independent UK · May 6

The College Football Playoff Would Like You to Abbreviate Its Name

Here are three speculative reasons for the switch from ‘College Football Playoff’ to ‘CFP.’

Sports Illustrated · Apr 14

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams after the commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten couldn’t come up with a compromise for expansion

The Independent UK · Jan 23

A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title game

Eligibility lawsuits, the out-of-control transfer portal, bickering over congressional legislation and the decades-old dilemma over coaches and their salaries were the steady drumbeat behind a college football season where nothing felt quite settled

The Independent UK · Jan 17

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Six Indiana Players Who Could Swing the CFP National Championship Game

The Hoosiers are one win away from their first title and an unbeaten season. To do that, they will need contributions from across the roster.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16

Oklahoma Announces Whether QB John Mateer Will Return for 2026 Season

The Sooners quarterback started fast and helped his team reach the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16

No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 Oregon

Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal

The Independent UK · Jan 10

Miami vs. Ole Miss: Three Bold Predictions for Fiesta Bowl Clash in CFP Semifinal

Miami and Ole Miss will square off with a national championship bid on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 8

CFP quarterfinals viewership up 14% from last year, including this season's 3 most-watched games

The College Football Playoff is gaining viewer momentum as it heads into this week's semifinals

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Texas A&M's Marcel Reed Announces Decision on Returning for 2026 Season

The quarterback steered the Aggies to the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 3

Top Transfer Portal QB Brendan Sorsby Sets Visits for Two Huge Programs

Brendan Sorsby will visit LSU and Texas Tech ahead of his big transfer decision.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2025

Dabo Swinney Makes Two Key Changes to Clemson Coaching Staff

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney announced offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and longtime safeties coach Mickey Conn would not be back in 2026.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2025

Ohio State Is Hunting for Another Title, but This Time the Motivation Is Different

Despite missing out on perfection, the Buckeyes are leaning on belief rather than last year’s rivalry-fueled edge.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2025

Notre Dame’s Future CFP Agreement Played Big Role in USC Rivalry Falling Apart

USC was close to agreeing to extend its rivalry with Notre Dame, but after the Irish’s sweetheart deal with the College Football Playoff came to light, the Trojans pushed to move the series to earlier in the season. Negotiations fell apart.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2025

Joel Klatt Admits His March Madness Take Was ‘Terrible’ While Arguing About CFP

“The NCAA basketball tournament is a joke,” Klatt said earlier this week, after claiming “no one cares about James Madison” in the College Football Playoff.

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2025

Breaking Down Georgia’s Path to a College Football Playoff National Title

A look at Georgia’s path through the College Football Playoff toward a national title.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025

The College Football Playoff’s Future Rests on the Big Ten. Will Tony Petitti Compromise?

The other three power conferences have coalesced around a move to 16 teams, while the Big Ten favors 24 teams and a shake-up of the conference title games.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2025

Four Best Plays by Fernando Mendoza During Heisman Trophy Campaign

Here are four of Fernando Mendoza’s best plays from his Heisman Trophy campaign.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2025

The Case for Jeremiyah Love to Take Heisman Trophy Over 2025 Winner Fernando Mendoza

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner. Here was Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love’s case for the award.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2025

Notre Dame Issues Statement to Opt Out of Bowl Game Following CFP Snub

Notre Dame issued a statement opting out of a bowl game after being snubbed for the College Football Playoff.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

The Latest: What’s in store for the AP Top 25 and potentially the College Football Playoff rankings

The day of the College Football Playoff bracket announcement has fans buzzing with uncertainty

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2025

Alabama Circulates Talking Points to Support Playoff Case After Blowout Loss in SEC Title Game

The program is on shaky ground for the College Football Playoff after a three-score loss in the conference title game.

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