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Duke quarterback Darian Mensah (10) looks to pass the ball against Virginia in the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Mensah throws for 4 TDs, leads Duke to a win over Arizona State in Sun Bowl

By John Erfort - Associated Press

An Oregon fan waves a sign noting the final game of the Pac-12 Conference, during the second half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game between Washington and Oregon on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Pac-12 ends on a high note, but the future is much more daunting for 2 remaining schools

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) reacts after a Georgia touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Georgia jumps to No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings past Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) reacts as Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) returns a blocked LSU field goal attempt for a touchdown in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, TCU to play in College Football Playoff

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scrambles away from Vanderbilt linebacker CJ Taylor (13) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis) **FILE**

Georgia is new No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

A bigger College Football Playoff field is not necessarily for the better

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) **FILE**

Big Ten in prime position for college playoff berth, or even being shut out

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, the trophy is displayed before a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans. The more people who get angry with the College Football Playoff, the more likely it is to change. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Analysis: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) reacts to his touchdown against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Harris scores 5 TDs, No. 1 Bama escapes No. 11 Florida 52-46

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Cameron Young, left, is tackled by Tulsa cornerback Allie Green IV, right, during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 2, 2017, file pool photo, shows an aerial view of the empty Rose Bowl stadium before to the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Southern California and Penn State in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt. A person involved with organizing the game told The Associated Press the Tournament of Roses' request was denied earlier this week. (The Tournament of Roses via AP, Pool, File)

College Football Playoff semifinal at Rose Bowl relocated to Texas

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs the ball during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Lawrence, No. 4 Clemson rout No. 2 Notre Dame for ACC title

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, is congratulated by head coach Ryan Day, left, after being named most valuable player following the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Ohio State defeated Northwestern 22-10. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida in SEC title game

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods) **FILE**

Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State top college football playoff rankings

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

‘Bama, ND, Clemson, OSU enter champ weekend in CFP position

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is tackled by Clemson during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. The NCAA's latest guidance for playing college sports during the COVID-19 pandemic recommends testing players once a week within 72 hours of competition. For typical Saturday football games, that means Wednesday would be the soonest athletes would be tested.Is that enough for a team of about 100 athletes playing a contact sport to get through a season without major disruptions? Especially, considering simply being exposed to someone who tests positive can land an athlete in quarantine for two weeks? (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Clemson fans cheers during media day for NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert).

The Latest: LSU extends lead vs Clemson early in 4th quarter

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day waits with his players before taking the field for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. A year ago, Day was a relatively unknown Ohio State assistant. This December he's reigning Big Ten coach of the year and is eyeing a national title after leading the Buckeyes to a 13-0 record as the successor to the retiring Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Superpower semifinal: Ohio State, Clemson meet in Fiesta

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen speaks at a news conference about his decision to resign at the end of the season, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is being promoted to head coach. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press - Associated Press