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Penn State is one of four teams in the College Football Playoff that is playing during Finals Week on campus.

How College Football Playoff Teams Are Balancing Academics With Sport

Pat Forde

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Dec 19, 2024

Lanning has guided the Ducks to a 35–5 record in his three years as Oregon's head coach.

Why Coaching Matters More in 12-Team College Football Playoff Era

Michael Rosenberg

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Dec 19, 2024

Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson celebrates after the Ducks won the Big Ten championship.

Ranking College Football Playoff Teams on Who Needs Championship the Most

Pat Forde

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Dec 18, 2024

Penn State vs. SMU football predictions 2024

Penn State vs. SMU prediction: What the analytics say

James Parks

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Dec 18, 2024

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Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning runs out with the team before a game against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Updated National Championship Odds: Oregon Ducks, Texas or Ohio State?

Cory Pappas

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Dec 18, 2024

Penn State Nittany Lions football players on Nov 30, 2024.

Penn State vs. SMU: Cheapest and Most Expensive Tickets for the CFP Game

Brigid Kennedy

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Dec 17, 2024

Penn State vs. SMU football picks, odds 2024

Penn State vs. SMU football picks: What the oddsmakers say

James Parks

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Dec 16, 2024

UCF Knights freshman cornerback Chasen Johnson / Instagram / @chas7n

USC Trojans Transfer Portal Commit Chasen Johnson Flips To SMU Mustangs

Gabriel Duarte

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Dec 15, 2024

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, talks to defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi during practice with the Oregon Ducks Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.

Where Does Oregon Ducks Defensive Coordinator Tosh Lupoi's Salary Rank Among Assistant Coaches?

Arden Cravalho

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Dec 14, 2024

Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) runs with the ball while Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Cedarius Doss (13) defends in the second half at Memorial Stadium.

How Does Indiana Football Stack Up Against Other CFP Schools Statistically?

Todd Golden

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Dec 13, 2024

Gabriel led Oregon to an undefeated regular season and the top seed in the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated 2024 College Football All-Americans

Bryan Fischer, Mike McDaniel, Pat Forde

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Dec 13, 2024

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander (90) gestures during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Transfer Portal Defensive Lineman Bear Alexander’s NIL Valuation Amid Visits

Cory Pappas

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Dec 12, 2024

Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) celebrates after a stop against the Kentucky Wildcats on fourth down in the third quarter at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

College Football Playoff First-Round Matchup History & Game Notes

Brett Gibbons

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Dec 11, 2024

UCF Knights defensive back Chasen Johnson

USC Trojans Hosting Elite Transfer Portal Cornerback Chasen Johnson From UCF

Angela Miele

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Dec 11, 2024

This year found the College Football Playoff making history not just for its first 12-team field, but that one of those teams was leaked before they made the announcement.

'Furious' College Football Playoff will investigate leak of SMU edging out Alabama

James Parks

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Dec 11, 2024

Arkansas Razorbacks athletics director Hunter Yurachek prior to the game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at War Memorial Stadium.

Fans Know Exactly Which Athletics Director They Want

Kent Smith

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Dec 11, 2024

The SMU mascot waves a flag on Nov 30, 2024.

'Furious' CFP Director Says SMU Leak Will Be Investigated

Brigid Kennedy

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Dec 10, 2024

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander (90) gestures during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Transfer Bear Alexander Lists Oregon, Penn State, SMU as Destinations

Kendell Hollowell

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Dec 10, 2024

USC Trojans defensive lineman Bear Alexander is in the transfer portal for a second time, former Georgia Bulldogs defender.

Oregon Ducks Top Transfer Portal Targets: Bear Alexander, Micah Hudson

Charlie Viehl

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Dec 10, 2024

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