So how exactly did this happen? Back in 2022, when plans for the extended CFP came together, the committee in charge of the schedule opted to place three first round games on Saturday, knowing ...

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame’s path to Friday’s College Football Playoff opener against Indiana was lined with a series of teachable moments, if not outright blessings from on high. In several ...

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff is now down to eight squads. The opening round of the CFP didn't feature any upsets, as all four home teams advanced with double-digit victories.

3 Boise State Broncos and No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils all received a bye to the quarterfinal round of the first-ever 12-team CFP. Byes were awarded to the four highest-ranked conference champions.

7 Notre Dame (11-1) takes on No. 10 Indiana (11-1) (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). More:Why it took the CFP for IU and Notre Dame to play By the numbers:How IU, Notre Dame compare ahead of CFP matchup While ...

The Common Fans break down the first ever 12 team college football playoff, Nebraska’s bowl game and the other Big Ten bowl matchups: Predictions for each first round CFP game. Who has the ...

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The era of the 12-team College Football Playoff may be a short one. CFP executive director Rich Clark told reporters Tuesday that conference commissioners are exploring the possibility of ...

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20. It'll be by far the most expensive first-round CFP game. According to StubHub, the cheapest ticket as of Monday night is $824. When you tack on fees, it'll cost $1,115. The game in South Bend ...

So, with the inaugural 12-team bracket now set, when will the CFP action get underway? From the schedule to the format and more, here's what to know about the College Football Playoff: Get top ...