CFP Confirms 12-Team Playoff Will Continue in 2026

4 months ago

CFP Confirms 12-Team Playoff Will Continue in 2026

Days after Indiana’s national title, the College Football Playoff confirmed it will remain a 12-team format in 2026. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the decision was “widely expected,” with a formal announcement coming later. Expansion talks will continue, but officials opted for stability after just two seasons of the 12-team model, which produced Indiana as its first champion without a first-round bye.

By Suresh Menon

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Steelers Showing “Serious Interest” in Miami HC Mario Cristobal

The Steelers "are very interested" in Miami HC Mario Cristobal, per Brian Baldinger, who added that Cristobal would “really translate to the NFL.” The analyst, who is reportedly close to the Steelers' front office, praised Miami’s physical approach under Mario. He also highlighted Cristobal's hands-on offensive line coaching vs. the Hoosiers despite the Hurricanes’ title-game loss.

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CFP Stays at 12 Teams in 2026, Notre Dame Gets Auto-Bid

4 months ago

CFP Stays at 12 Teams in 2026, Notre Dame Gets Auto-Bid

The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field for the 2026 season, per reports. Under the updated structure, Notre Dame will receive an automatic bid if it finishes inside the AP Top 12. The field will include the four Power 4 conference champions and the highest-ranked Group of Six champion.

By Sauvik Banerjee

Texas Confirms Arch Manning Underwent Precautionary Foot Surgery

4 months ago

Texas Confirms Arch Manning Underwent Precautionary Foot Surgery

Texas Longhorns have announced that Arch Manning underwent minor foot surgery as a “preventative measure” tied to a prior injury. The Longhorns said he’ll be limited during offseason workouts but is expected back for spring football. Manning threw for 3,163 yards and 26 TDs in 2025, adding 399 rushing yards and 10 scores as he returns for another season in Austin.

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4 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Rips CFP’s Notre Dame Exception

Stephen A. Smith blasted the CFP’s new Notre Dame exception, questioning why the Irish get an automatic playoff berth if they finish top-12 without joining a conference. On First Take, Smith argued Notre Dame wants “the bag” without conference accountability, calling the rule “sickening” and insisting they should compete like everyone else by joining a league.

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4 months ago

Cam Newton Says Notre Dame “Hasn’t Been Relevant in Years”

On First Take, Newton ripped the Fighting Irish during a CFP discussion, shouting, “Bump Notre Dame” and claiming the team “hasn’t been relevant in years.” When reminded Notre Dame reached the national title game last season vs. Ohio State, the ex-NFL MVP doubled down: “You take that one national championship with coach Freeman out of the equation, they have not been relevant for years.”

By Suresh Menon

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