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Today: March 03, 2026
Today: March 03, 2026

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'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman
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Miami's Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn't perfect

Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football

Miami's Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn't perfect
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Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting 'punched in the stomach' by CFP

Notre Dame has announced it will not participate in a bowl game this season after being left out of the College Football Playoff

Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting 'punched in the stomach' by CFP
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Vanderbilt was serious about scheduling a 13th game to bolster its CFP chances

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea lobbied all week and offered to add a 13th game to the schedule, “in the parking lot” if they had to, for one more shot at impressing the College Football Playoff selection committee

Vanderbilt was serious about scheduling a 13th game to bolster its CFP chances
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The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut

The College Football Playoff rankings have been released

The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut
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College Football Playoff field is set: Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech earn first-round byes

College Football Playoff field is set: Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech earn first-round byes

College Football Playoff field is set: Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech earn first-round byes
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Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?

Alabama is forcing the group that will set the College Football Playoff bracket to ask: Should a 12-team tournament include a team with three losses

Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?
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Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962

Duke has won its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title since 1962 and thrown the College Football Playoff into chaos

Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962
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Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty

Duke's overtime win against No. 16 Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game attracted its share of curious onlookers, given the league's uncertain footing for College Football Playoff bids

Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty
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No. 3 Georgia ends No. 10 Alabama's hold on rivalry, beats Crimson Tide 28-7 to win SEC championship

No. 3 Georgia has solidified its position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff by beating Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game for the first time

No. 3 Georgia ends No. 10 Alabama's hold on rivalry, beats Crimson Tide 28-7 to win SEC championship
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A dismal performance in the SEC title games puts Alabama's playoff hopes in jeopardy

Alabama may have played itself out of the College Football Playoff

A dismal performance in the SEC title games puts Alabama's playoff hopes in jeopardy
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Texas Tech earns Big 12 title and likely first-round CFP bye with 34-7 win over BYU

Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts had two interceptions after halftime and the No. 5 Red Raiders won the Big 12 championship with 34-7 victory over BYU

Texas Tech earns Big 12 title and likely first-round CFP bye with 34-7 win over BYU
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No. 19 James Madison makes case for playoff with 31-14 win over Troy in Sun Belt title game

No. 19 James Madison has made its case for a College Football Playoff berth

No. 19 James Madison makes case for playoff with 31-14 win over Troy in Sun Belt title game
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Mississippi AD, players and state official say Kiffin's account about his departure is inaccurate

Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter and others challenge Lane Kiffin's account of events surrounding his departure for LSU

Mississippi AD, players and state official say Kiffin's account about his departure is inaccurate
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Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has announced his retirement after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included the Big 12 championship three years ago and a bowl trip every season but one

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats
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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin emotional, non-committal about his future, following Egg Bowl triumph

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says he feels he like he has to make an announcement about his coaching future by Saturday and says doing so won't be “as enjoyable as people think.”

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin emotional, non-committal about his future, following Egg Bowl triumph
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No. 16 Texas spoils No. 3 Texas A&M's perfect season 27-17, knocks Aggies out of SEC title game

Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and ran for the clinching score late in the fourth quarter and No. 16 Texas beat No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 on Friday night to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season and knock them out of the Southeastern Conference championship game

No. 16 Texas spoils No. 3 Texas A&M's perfect season 27-17, knocks Aggies out of SEC title game
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No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 15 Michigan 27-9, will play No. 2 Indiana for B10 title

Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder to Jeremiah Smith on a fourth down in the second quarter, and No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a dominant performance

No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 15 Michigan 27-9, will play No. 2 Indiana for B10 title
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No. 13 Miami races past No. 24 Pitt 38-7 to state its case for a CFP berth

Carson Beck passed for 267 yards and three touchdowns as No. 13 Miami beat No. 24 Pittsburgh 38-7

No. 13 Miami races past No. 24 Pitt 38-7 to state its case for a CFP berth
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Mateer throws late TD pass, No. 8 Oklahoma beats LSU 17-13 to likely secure playoff spot

John Mateer threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Sategna with 4:16 left to overcome three interceptions, and No. 8 Oklahoma beat LSU 17-13 on Saturday night to likely wrap up a College Football Playoff spot

Mateer throws late TD pass, No. 8 Oklahoma beats LSU 17-13 to likely secure playoff spot
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Lane Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss to coach at LSU

Lane Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss to coach at LSU

Lane Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss to coach at LSU
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Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1

Ole Miss lost a coach but gained in the College Football Rankings, moving up a spot to No. 6 despite the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU

Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1
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North Texas, Tulane coaches finishing season with their American teams before moving to new P4 jobs

North Texas coach Eric Morris and Tulane’s Jon Sumrall confided in each other over the past few weeks facing similar decisions about their futures

North Texas, Tulane coaches finishing season with their American teams before moving to new P4 jobs
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QBs Arch Manning and Marcel Reed set for high-stakes showdown in Texas-Texas A&M rivalry game

Texas’ Arch Manning started the season as a top Heisman Trophy contender

QBs Arch Manning and Marcel Reed set for high-stakes showdown in Texas-Texas A&M rivalry game
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Texas A&M on the verge of historic season with undefeated record and SEC title hopes

No. 3 Texas A&M is on the verge of reaching heights the Aggies often tease but usually squander

Texas A&M on the verge of historic season with undefeated record and SEC title hopes
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Dukes and Ducks anyone? It would be Oregon vs. James Madison on latest AP Top 25-based CFP bracket

Oregon’s move up to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 means the Ducks would play at home against the Group of Five representative in the first round of the College Football Playoff if the bracket were based on the new poll

Dukes and Ducks anyone? It would be Oregon vs. James Madison on latest AP Top 25-based CFP bracket
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Jeremiyah Love scores 3 TDs as No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelms injury-ravaged Syracuse 70-7

Notre Dame has set several school records for scoring, thanks to a 70-7 rout of injury-decimated Syracuse

Jeremiyah Love scores 3 TDs as No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelms injury-ravaged Syracuse 70-7
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Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

No. 13 Utah's College Football Playoff hopes are still alive after a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State
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Moore throws 2 TD passes and No. 6 Oregon derails No. 16 USC's CFP hopes with a 42-27 win

Dante Moore threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns as No. 6 Oregon likely dashed No. 16 Southern California’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff with a 42-27 victory

Moore throws 2 TD passes and No. 6 Oregon derails No. 16 USC's CFP hopes with a 42-27 win
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No. 8 Oklahoma defeats No. 23 Missouri 17-6, moves closer to possible College Football Playoff spot

John Mateer threw two touchdown passes to lead No. 8 Oklahoma to a 17-6 victory over No. 23 Missouri

No. 8 Oklahoma defeats No. 23 Missouri 17-6, moves closer to possible College Football Playoff spot
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AP Top 25 poll preview: No. 6 Ducks, No. 8 Sooners face tall tasks on otherwise light day for top 10

Eight of the top 10 teams in The Associated Press poll have the day off or should win their games easily Saturday

AP Top 25 poll preview: No. 6 Ducks, No. 8 Sooners face tall tasks on otherwise light day for top 10
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Baylor AD Mack Rhoades resigns, a week after taking leave for personal reasons

Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades has resigned, a week after he took a leave of absence for personal reasons

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades resigns, a week after taking leave for personal reasons
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The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns

In the final weeks of the college football season, some SEC teams are enjoying a breather with easier matchups before rivalry week

The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns
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James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech's coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him

James Franklin has been hired as Virginia Tech’s football coach, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State

James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech's coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him
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Texas A&M announces new 6-year contract for coach Mike Elko after historic comeback

Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko has a new six-year contract

Texas A&M announces new 6-year contract for coach Mike Elko after historic comeback
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No. 17 Southern California scores final 19 points, keeps CFP hopes alive with 26-21 win over Iowa

Makai Lemon made 10 catches for 153 yards and a second-half touchdown, and No. 17 Southern California scored 19 unanswered points to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 26-21 victory over Iowa

No. 17 Southern California scores final 19 points, keeps CFP hopes alive with 26-21 win over Iowa
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Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory

No. 9 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a decisive 37-15 win over No. 23 Pittsburgh

Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory
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College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight

College football's Week 12 features exciting matchups, especially in the Southeastern Conference

College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight