Kansas State Declines Bowl Bid Hours Before Selections

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Kansas State Declines Bowl Bid Hours Before Selections

Kansas State has become the first modern bowl-eligible team to decline a bowl bid before invitations were issued. Citing coaching transition issues and uncertain roster availability after Chris Klieman’s retirement, KSU informed the Big 12 on Sunday. Their opt-out has opened up a spot for 5-7 Rice, which claims the berth via the highest multi-year APR among eligible teams.

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Paul Finebaum: Ohio State Should Remain Above Georgia in Final CFP Rankings

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Paul Finebaum: Ohio State Should Remain Above Georgia in Final CFP Rankings

Finebaum says Georgia shouldn’t jump Ohio State in the final CFP rankings, even after crushing Alabama. “I’m out,” he said, arguing OSU’s lone loss, a tight Big Ten title game vs. No. 1 Indiana, is stronger. Finebaum cited Georgia’s injuries, including missing center Drew Bobo, adding, “They’re quite alright at No. 3,” since both No. 2 and No. 3 get first-round byes.

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Penn State Interviewed Cleveland Browns OC Before Hiring Matt Campbell as Head Coach

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Penn State Interviewed Cleveland Browns OC Before Hiring Matt Campbell as Head Coach

Rees reportedly met virtually with decision-makers late last week as the search neared completion. He became the Browns offensive coordinator this offseason after Ken Dorsey was fired, with Kevin Stefanski handing him play-calling just last month. Rees, 33, will continue with Cleveland and quarterback Sanders as Campbell takes over the Nittany Lions role.

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"Put Us In": Clark Lea Demands Playoff Berth for Vanderbilt

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"Put Us In": Clark Lea Demands Playoff Berth for Vanderbilt

“I’ve heard it all today. I’ve watched it all today,” Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea tweeted while making his full-throated College Football Playoff pitch. Calling his 10–2 Commodores “a 10-2 SEC team, playing its best football late” with “the best offense” and “the best quarterback in the country,” Lea insisted Vanderbilt deserves a spot in the 12-team CFP. “PUT. US. IN.”

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Fernando Mendoza Gives “All the Glory to God” After Indiana Stuns Ohio State

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Fernando Mendoza Gives “All the Glory to God” After Indiana Stuns Ohio State

“It sounds so beautiful, I want to give all the glory to God,” teary-eyed QB Mendoza said after Indiana’s 13–10 win over Ohio State to claim the Big Ten title. He added they “weren’t supposed to be in this position” and credited coaches and teammates for pulling it off, declaring the Hoosiers “flipping champs” in a viral postgame moment.

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Manny Diaz Makes Passionate CFP Plea After Duke’s ACC Title Win

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Manny Diaz Makes Passionate CFP Plea After Duke’s ACC Title Win

“They don’t have wins like this,” Duke HC Diaz said after the 27–20 win over Virginia, arguing the ACC champs should make the CFP despite a 7–5 mark. Diaz pointed to “seven Power 4 wins” compared to James Madison’s zero and called Darian Mensah “the best quarterback in the country.” Duke’s losses all came to teams with eight or more wins.

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Duke Stuns No. 16 Virginia in OT to Win First ACC Title Since 1962

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Duke Stuns No. 16 Virginia in OT to Win First ACC Title Since 1962

Duke won its first outright ACC title since 1962, beating No. 16 Virginia 27–20 in overtime on Darian Mensah’s fourth-down touchdown to Jeremiah Hasley. Luke Mergott’s interception sealed it for the Blue Devils, who likely opened a CFP path for a second Group of Five team. Virginia, needing a win to reach its first playoff, fell short despite a late 96-yard scoring drive.

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Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn Clash Over Alabama vs Notre Dame CFP Spot

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Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn Clash Over Alabama vs Notre Dame CFP Spot

“If you set the precedent you go play Georgia, who would lose that game?” Meyer argued, saying Alabama shouldn’t be penalized for SEC title loss. Quinn countered, noting “Notre Dame beat Georgia last year.” Meyer said he’s “just watching them on tape” and added Notre Dame will “never play in a championship game,” questioning how that’s fair in CFP decisions.

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Virginia Tech Targeting Brent Pry for DC Role Under James Franklin

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Virginia Tech Targeting Brent Pry for DC Role Under James Franklin

Virginia Tech is targeting former head coach Brent Pry to return as defensive coordinator under James Franklin, per Matt Zenitz. Pry went 16–24 before being fired three games into 2025 but previously worked under Franklin at Penn State and Vanderbilt. The long-standing relationship could spark an unusual reunion as Franklin reshapes the Hokies’ staff in Blacksburg.

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Johnny Manziel Mocks Fernando Mendoza Heisman Hype After Indiana’s Big Ten Upset

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Johnny Manziel Mocks Fernando Mendoza Heisman Hype After Indiana’s Big Ten Upset

“We got basic fade routes being called Heisman moments now. I’ve really seen it all,” Johnny Manziel tweeted as Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza drew buzz after the 13–10 Big Ten title win over Ohio State. Mendoza finished 15-of-23 for 222 yards, a touchdown and a pick. Manziel still tipped his cap: “Congrats to Indiana though, that’s a hell of a win.”

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Kurt Cignetti Hits $1.5M in Bonuses After Hoosiers Stun Ohio State

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Kurt Cignetti Hits $1.5M in Bonuses After Hoosiers Stun Ohio State

Indiana’s 13–10 upset over No. 1 Ohio State not only delivered the program’s first outright Big Ten title since 1945, it triggered major bonuses for HC Kurt Cignetti. His deal pays $1 million for winning the Big Ten and $500,000 for a CFP first-round berth. He earns another $1 million for reaching the title game and $2 million if Indiana wins it all.

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Pat McAfee Goes Wild Shirtless After Indiana’s Big Ten Upset

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Pat McAfee Goes Wild Shirtless After Indiana’s Big Ten Upset

Pat McAfee went shirtless in the stands to celebrate No. 2 Indiana’s 13–10 win over No. 1 Ohio State. The former Punter Tweeted, “who’s the No.1 team in the country and the big 10 champs?” His viral tweet capped a historic night after Fernando Mendoza’s late heroics and a defense that sacked Julian Sayin five times, sealed Indiana’s title win.

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Dave Portnoy Mocks Ohio State After Big Ten Loss

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Dave Portnoy Mocks Ohio State After Big Ten Loss

“Same old Ohio State,” Dave Portnoy tweeted after Indiana’s 13–10 Big Ten title win, adding the Buckeyes “roll over” in close games and have “no guts.” Portnoy congratulated Indiana for an undefeated conference run, calling it “something only great teams do,” before asking, “Will Ohio ever win the Big 10 again?” He closed by saying he “can’t wait to hear the excuses.”

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Indiana Shocks Ohio State to Win First Big Ten Title Since 1945

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Indiana Shocks Ohio State to Win First Big Ten Title Since 1945

No. 2 Indiana stunned No. 1 Ohio State 13–10 to win its first outright Big Ten title since 1945 and all but lock up the CFP’s No. 1 seed. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza hit Charlie Becker for 33 yards late before Indiana bled the clock out. A smothering Hoosiers defense sacked Julian Sayin five times as Ohio State missed key chances, including a chip-shot field goal.

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Greg McElroy Says Alabama Is “Comfortably In” the CFP, Even After 28–7 Loss

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Greg McElroy Says Alabama Is “Comfortably In” the CFP, Even After 28–7 Loss

“Yes, I think (moving Alabama up) was preventative,” McElroy said, arguing the committee positioned the Crimson Tide to survive a loss like their 28-7 SEC title defeat. He said Alabama is “comfortably in the field,” noting last year’s SMU precedent and the desire not to “de-incentivize” conference title games. He believes the final debate comes down to Miami vs. Notre Dame.

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Kalen DeBoer Defends Alabama’s Résumé After SEC Loss

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Kalen DeBoer Defends Alabama’s Résumé After SEC Loss

“If this game, takes away from our résumé, I don’t think that’s right,” Alabama HC DeBoer said after a 28-7 SEC title loss left the No. 9 Crimson Tide in playoff limbo. DeBoer argued they “shouldn’t be hurt” for playing an extra game, adding the deficit stayed at 14 late until field-position mistakes swung it. Alabama now waits for Sunday’s CFP verdict.

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Should Alabama Really Be Punished? Urban Meyer Says No

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Should Alabama Really Be Punished? Urban Meyer Says No

“You can’t penalize Bama for going to Georgia,” Meyer said at halftime of the Big Ten Championship after Alabama’s 28–7 loss fueled debate with Mark Ingram over the final CFP at-large spots. Ingram argued the Tide “did not play competitively,” unlike last year’s narrow SMU loss. Frustrated, Meyer responded, “get rid of the committee and have all play-in games.”

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Diego Pavia Becomes Live Heisman Favorite as Big Ten QBs Struggle Early

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Diego Pavia Becomes Live Heisman Favorite as Big Ten QBs Struggle Early

Early interceptions in the Big Ten Championship from Ohio State QB Julian Sayin and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza shook up the Heisman race, pushing Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia to the top of live odds at –110. Mendoza sits at +175, Sayin at +300. Pavia isn’t playing tonight, but his season, 3,192 yards, 287 TDs, 8 picks, plus 826 rushing yards, keeps boosting his case.

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Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. Leaves for Locker Room With Lower-Body Injury

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Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. Leaves for Locker Room With Lower-Body Injury

“Something I’ve been monitoring, Omar Cooper Jr., currently questionable,” FOX reporter Jenny Taft said after the Indiana WR limped off during the Big Ten Championship. Taft reported exams on Cooper’s right leg, knee, and ankle before he left for the locker room. It was Indiana’s second scare after QB Fernando Mendoza briefly exited earlier before returning.

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Matt Leinart: Miami, Notre Dame Should Leap Alabama After SEC Rout

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Matt Leinart: Miami, Notre Dame Should Leap Alabama After SEC Rout

“The two best-case scenarios for Notre Dame & Miami happened,” Matt Leinart said on FOX, pointing to Alabama & BYU getting “dominated” on championship weekend. Leinart argued Miami, Notre Dame “should be in over the Tide,” who fell 28-7 to Georgia. With Alabama carrying more losses and BYU routed by Texas, he believes Saturday’s blowouts will reshape Sunday’s final CFP field.

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RGIII Says Alabama “Can’t Be Justified” for CFP After Third Loss

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RGIII Says Alabama “Can’t Be Justified” for CFP After Third Loss

“There is no way the CFP committee can justify putting Alabama in the Playoff with 3 losses and 1 coming against a 5-7 Florida State team,” Robert Griffin III tweeted after the Tide’s 28-7 loss to Georgia. Now 10-3, Alabama’s blowout showing complicates its case as Notre Dame, Miami, and BYU wait for Sunday’s final 12-team field.

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Auburn QB Jackson Arnold Heads to Portal After Losing Starting Job

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Auburn QB Jackson Arnold Heads to Portal After Losing Starting Job

Auburn QB Jackson Arnold is expected to enter the transfer portal, On3’s Justin Hokanson reported, less than a week into Alex Golesh’s tenure. Arnold arrived from Oklahoma with high hopes under Hugh Freeze but was benched after 8 starts. He finished with 1,309 passing yards, 6 TDs. With Ashton Daniels returning and Deuce Knight emerging, Arnold’s exit comes as no surprise.

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Sherrone Moore Adds Veteran Coach Kerry Coombs to Michigan Staf

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Sherrone Moore Adds Veteran Coach Kerry Coombs to Michigan Staf

“Coach Kerry Coombs is a proven, exceptional football coach,” Michigan HC Sherrone Moore said after hiring Coombs as Wolverines’ special teams coordinator. Coombs brings 42 years of experience, most recently coordinating special teams and coaching CBs at Cincinnati. Moore praised his leadership and player development as Michigan welcomes Coombs and his family into the program.

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Mark Ingram Says Alabama Is “Out” After 21-Point Loss to Georgia

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Mark Ingram Says Alabama Is “Out” After 21-Point Loss to Georgia

“Conference championships matter, but you’ve got to play well,” former Alabama star Mark Ingram said on FOX as he declared the Crimson Tide out of the CFP after a 28-7 loss to Georgia. “BYU lost by 27, you’re out. Bama lose by 21? You’re out.” Ingram said Miami and Notre Dame should take those spots, arguing poor title-game showings must be punished.

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Lane Kiffin Reacts to Chef’s Wild Bet With Two Words: “Oh Boy”

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Lane Kiffin Reacts to Chef’s Wild Bet With Two Words: “Oh Boy”

“Mark my words: he is not leaving. If he does, I will strip down b*tt naked and run around the Oxford square,” Mississippi chef Elizabeth Heiskell said on The Paul Finebaum Show when Lane Kiffin to LSU rumors swirled. After Kiffin took the LSU job, the clip went viral, prompting his simple reply: “Oh Boy.” Elizabeth's response is awaited.

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