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college-football2 months ago

Ohio State Dominates Week 10 with Unstoppable Force

Ohio State's 2025 team is highly dominant, with a standout performance from quarterback Julian Sayin, and continues to impress despite less media attention. Other highlights include SMU's win over Miami, Clemson's struggles, North Carolina's first ACC win, LSU's coaching turmoil, and a competitive American Athletic Conference race. Texas nearly lost to Vanderbilt, and historic programs like Texas Tech and New Mexico are also making headlines. Michigan State faces quarterback issues as they aim for bowl eligibility.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-football#conference-races#ohio-state
sports1 year ago

Rivalry Week Shakes Up Bowl Projections and Playoff Debates

Week 13 of the college football season was marked by unexpected upsets, with several top-ranked teams losing to lower-ranked or unranked opponents, creating chaos in the CFP rankings and conference races. Georgia secured a spot in the SEC championship by defeating UMass, while the Big 12 remains highly contested with an eight-way tie possible. As the season progresses into Rivalry Week, numerous games will have significant implications for the CFP and conference titles, with 24 out of 43 rivalry games potentially impacting the playoff picture.

via ESPN|
#cfp-rankings#college-football#conference-races
sports1 year ago

Week 13 College Football: CFP Drama, Predictions, and Spoilers

The 2024 college football season is shaping up to be ideal for the debut of a 12-team College Football Playoff, with the top teams closely matched in quality. The Group of 5 has a team capable of challenging the top-ranked team, potentially earning a first-round bye. However, the CFP committee's inconsistent decisions and the possibility of excluding a strong two-loss SEC team could lead to calls for further playoff expansion. With two weeks left in the regular season, conference title races remain unpredictable, adding to the excitement and potential chaos.

via ESPN|
#cfp-rankings#college-football-playoff#conference-races
sports1 year ago

CFP Rankings Stir Debate: Big Ten Favored, BYU and Big 12 Snubbed

The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee has ranked unbeaten Oregon as the No. 1 team in its inaugural 2024 rankings, highlighting the significance of conference races with 12 playoff spots now available, including five automatic bids for conference champions. This shift means that nearly half of the playoff field will be determined by conference standings, increasing the importance of these races. The article also notes that the CFP committee might be underrating the SEC this year, based on a BCS-style rating approach.

via ESPN|
#automatic-bids#college-football-playoff#conference-races
sports1 year ago

Week 10 College Football Highlights: Upsets, Survivors, and Coaching Drama

Week 10 of college football was marked by significant upsets and pivotal matchups, including the fourth top-five clash of the season. Notable results included Louisville's first-ever win over Clemson, Texas A&M's heavy defeat, and Indiana's continued unbeaten streak. Despite the chaos, the preseason top three teams—Georgia, Ohio State, and Oregon—remain at the top, and the teams with high playoff chances continue to dominate. The Big 12 race remains unpredictable with eight teams vying for the championship game. The weekend highlighted shifting team dynamics and potential playoff implications.

via ESPN|
#college-football#conference-races#playoff-trends