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College Football Playoff 2024: Quarterfinal first look
Here's how each team can win its quarterfinal game, plus key players, X factors and what we learned from the first round.
Connelly's CFP takeaways: Home teams flex in first round
The first round of the 12-team playoff has come and gone. Bill Connelly breaks down all four games.
TOP HEADLINES
CFP REACTION
Does CFP need tweaking after lopsided losses in 1st round?
Finebaum isn't convinced the winner of OSU-Oregon is championship front-runner
WHERE THINGS STAND
Updated SP+ rankings: We've got an absolute national title tossup
After the first round of the College Football Playoff, the championship odds are more bunched than ever.
HEADED TO THE NEXT ROUND
Ohio State steamrolls Tennessee to set up Oregon rematch
Texas outlast Clemson to advance to the quarterfinals
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
Playoff predictions: Our reporters pick every game
Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.
GOTTA SEE THIS CATCH!
Bryce Lance hauls in sensational one-handed TD grab to help NDSU advance to FCS final
WINTER TRANSFER PORTAL
OPEN UNTIL SATURDAY
Scouting the top sleepers in the transfer portal
Portal movement has a track record of producing big stars from small schools. These players could be next.
Saban on transfer portal: 'We have no rules!'
IT'S BOWL SEASON!
Bowl previews and takeaways: Florida rolls through Tulane
In the span of 19 days, 36 bowl games will be played. Our college football experts preview each matchup and then offer a takeaway after each game.
Why every single bowl game is worth watching
Looking for an excuse to watch college football 40 or so times over the next few weeks? We've got you covered.
TRENDING IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
100-year-old Colorado superfan Peggy Coppom hits Heisman pose with trophy
"Miss Peggy" has attended Buffaloes games since the 1940s and developed a friendship with coach Deion Sanders during the 2023 season.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Steve Belichick to join dad at UNC as DC
- Day's Buckeyes had that 'look' in rout of Vols
- Texas aces challenge as RBs explode in CFP win
- Franklin quiets critics as PSU wins CFP opener
- Vols sorry for flopping despite massive fan turnout
- Sources: SMU's Stone to transfer to Northwestern
- SMU's Lashlee: Critics of CFP inclusion 'welcome'
- Sources: LSU snags FSU DE Payton from portal
- Predictions: CFP matchups, 36 bowls
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2024-25 CFP, bowl picks: Predicting college football scores
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
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Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Eric Singleton Jr. and Fernando Mendoza are among the best players who have entered the transfer portal. Here are our rankings.
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Storylines to watch for every 2024 college football bowl game
Looking for an excuse to watch college football 40 or so times over the next few weeks? We've got you covered.
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Way-too-early 2025 Heisman Trophy contenders
Before the dust settles on this year's ceremony, let's look ahead to next season. Who could take home the trophy?
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Belichick to UNC: What he's up against and how it might work
What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?
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College football transfer portal 2024: Updates, news
We tracked college football players who intend to transfer to new schools for the 2025 season, including several starting quarterbacks.
