Miami vs. Notre Dame Playoff debate, James Franklin’s breather and more in Mandel’s Mailbag
For much of the season, it’s seemed as if coaching carousel narratives have overshadowed the action on the…
College Football Playoff Rankings reaction: Miami’s rise a concern for Notre Dame?
Since starting the season 0-2 with last-second losses to major playoff contenders, Notre Dame has settled in as…
College Football Playoff Week 12 lessons: Notre Dame closing in, Miami shut out?
For a little while on Saturday afternoon, it looked as though several College Football Playoff contenders were about…
2025 ACC Championship Game scenarios: Miami’s path, Georgia Tech in driver’s seat
The ACC opened November struggling to make its case as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender after a series…
FSU’s Ethan Pritchard out of rehab after shooting, seeks return to football
Florida State freshman Ethan Pritchard is on his way home for the first time since an Aug. 31…
Ohio State stays atop the CFP rankings; Miami makes a leap and South Florida gets back in the mix
Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about…
College Football Playoff rankings: Texas Tech vaults Ole Miss, Miami gains ground in new Top 25
Texas Tech crept toward the top five and Miami took advantage of losses by other ACC contenders to…
College Football Playoff Rankings reaction: Why Miami won’t get ACC at-large bid
When the second round of College Football Playoff Rankings were released on Tuesday, Miami found itself slotted as…
ACC takes a stand, vouching for Miami over Notre Dame in CFP rankings
The most controversial decision the College Football Playoff committee made last week in its inaugural rankings was to…
College Football Playoff odds: Oregon drops after rankings, Miami’s collapse leaves a void
The reveal of the first College Football Playoff rankings is a fun talking point and sets the stage…
Why Notre Dame is eight spots ahead of Miami in CFP rankings despite Week 1 loss
The first College Football Playoff Rankings are out and two-loss Notre Dame is in prime position at No.…
College football Week 11 bowl projections: Can UNC reach six-win mark to earn an invite?
The Athletic has live coverage of the first release of the 2025 College Football Playoff rankings. Do you…