SHOCKING: 11 | Mind Blowing Facts

The Longstanding College Football Record That Can Fall in the 2025 Playoff

Three programs have the chance to break a cycle of title-winning teams.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

Oregon vs. Texas Tech: Three Bold Predictions for College Football Playoff Clash

The Ducks and Red Raiders will face off on New Year’s Day.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

Trenches Key for Oregon vs. Texas Tech in Orange Bowl

Our Stephen Vilardo previews the College Football Playoff matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

SuperWest Sports · Dec 31, 2025

College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

The College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Michael Irvin Explained ‘Godfather Kiss’ for Mario Cristobal After Miami Beat Texas A&M

Irvin crashed Cristobal’s interview on ABC/ESPN after a College Football Playoff win on the road at Texas A&M.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025

Tariffs Are Leaving Fewer Footballs, Golf Clubs, and Toys Under the Christmas Tree

Plus: College Football Playoff complaints and an awful NFL officiating blunder.

Reason · Dec 23, 2025

Think Blowouts Make the College Football Playoff a Joke? It May Be Selective Memory

Tulane and James Madison’s admission to the 12-team bracket—and subsequent elimination—were unfairly scrutinized while past playoff results were ignored.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2025

Oregon-James Madison Game Day Guide: What’s at Stake & How to Watch, Stream

The Ducks and Dukes collide in Eugene with a College Football Playoff quarterfinal berth on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025

McLaughlin: Keys for Oregon Success vs. James Madison

Oregon and James Madison meet in the first-ever Playoff game today at Autzen Stadium, with the Ducks a heavy favorite.

SuperWest Sports · Dec 20, 2025

Ranking the 12 People Feeling the Most Pressure in the College Football Playoff

Coaches, commissioners, quarterbacks and two entire schools have a lot riding on this playoff run that could end in glory—or failure.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2025