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More than a championship berth at stake for James Franklin, Marcus Freeman
The numbers tell part of the story: Freeman is 32-9 at Notre Dame, while Franklin is 101-41 at Penn State. But in locker ...
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Analyst Paul Finebaum finds stunning 'ultimate flaw' in College Football Playoff automatic bye arrangement
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum is displeased with how the College Football Playoff automatic bye element impacts the sport.
Texas Mascot Bevo to Be at CFP Semifinal vs. Ohio State After Peach Bowl Ban
The University of Texas announced Friday that its live mascot, Bevo, will be in attendance for the College Football Playoff ...
Report: Mountain West to add Northern Illinois as football-only member for 2026 season
According to Brett McMurphy of the Action Network, Northern Illinois will leave the Mid-American Conference and join the ...
Notre Dame vs. Penn State football picks: What the oddsmakers say
Notre Dame and Penn State are set to meet in the College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal game. Let’s take a look at ...
Notre Dame Outcoaches Georgia: Sugar Bowl Win Proved Fighting Irish Were the Better Team
Notre Dame’s coaching brilliance and execution lead to a defining Sugar Bowl win over Georgia. Here’s how they proved it.
Penn State’s elite run defense vs. Notre Dame’s three-headed rushing attack and other key stats for the Orange Bowl
Penn State is among the nation's best at stopping the run but Notre Dame runs it better than most. Something's got to give.
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Notre Dame and Penn State will renew a long-dormant rivalry in a CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl
No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 5 Penn State will square off in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 for a chance to play in the national ...
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman 'grateful' for chance to become first Black coach in CFP title game
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman said he's 'grateful' for the chance to become the first Black coach to appear in the college ...
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College Football Playoff overruled ESPN on Sugar Bowl start time, per report
The College Football Playoff reportedly overruled ESPN's request for the rescheduled Sugar Bowl to kickoff in primetime on ...
As College Football Playoffs continue, it’s no longer the mighty SEC and everybody else. The gap has closed.
NIL and the transfer portal have helped create more of an even playing field in the sport. And the SEC's results this postseason have underscored that the league has come back down to earth.