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BYU running backs warm up for the Alamo Bowl against Colorado

BYU's Top Roster Needs Going Into the Offseason

Casey Lundquist

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11 Hours Ago

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire celebrates with the Big 12 Championship trophy after the game against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium

College Football Winners and Losers As Playoff Drama Begins

Ben Armendariz

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14 Hours Ago

Several SEC teams try to board the train to the College Football Playoffs in a dramatic telling of how it really went down by YouTube comedy channel "SEC Shorts."

SEC Shorts: How Yurachek would've explained playoff brackets if allowed

Kent Smith

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Dec 8, 2025

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

BYU's Ranking Above Texas in Final CFP Standings Prove Committee's Inconsistency

Payton Blalock

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Dec 7, 2025

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Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame were left out of the 2025–26 College Football Playoff.

The Case for Notre Dame and Three Other Teams Left Out of College Football Playoff

Dan Lyons

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Dec 7, 2025

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) runs with the ball during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

BYU Misses College Football Playoff, Accepts Invite to Pop Tarts Bowl

Casey Lundquist

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Dec 7, 2025

Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman have turned down a bowl invite after being snubbed for the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Issues Statement to Opt Out of Bowl Game Following CFP Snub

Ryan Phillips

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Dec 7, 2025

The Irish were left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff field, but what about a 16- or 24-team format?

What Potential Matchups in 16- and 24-Team CFP Formats Would Look Like in 2025

Bryan Fischer

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Dec 7, 2025

FOX Sports analyst Robert Griffin III had a strong take about the inconsistency of the College Football Playoff committee.

Robert Griffin III calls College Football Playoff a 'joke' after controversial decision

Joe Cox

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Dec 7, 2025

Alabama was blown out against Georgia in the SEC championship game.

How Alabama’s College Football Playoff Gift Exposed the Committee’s Worst Flaws

Pat Forde

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Dec 7, 2025

Notre Dame fans were happy about the 2025 season on the field-- but certainly aren't about being left out of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Most upset fan bases after final College Football Playoff field revealed

Joe Cox

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Dec 7, 2025

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) attempts to elude BYU Cougars safety Faletau Satuala (11) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

BYU Unravels in Blowout Loss to Texas Tech

Casey Lundquist

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Dec 7, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning smiles before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Autzen Stadium.

The Oregon Ducks’ Playoff Path And Opponents Are Clearer Than Ever

Charlie Viehl

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Dec 7, 2025

Which teams are moving up and down in the new AP top 25 college football rankings after an eventful Championship Week.

College football rankings: AP top 25 teams moving up, down for Bowl Season

James Parks

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Dec 6, 2025

Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (7) reacts after scoring a two-point conversion during the second half against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium.

Recruits, Alumni React to Texas Tech's Big 12 Championship Victory

Jordan Epp

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Dec 6, 2025

College football and NFL analyst Robert Griffin III.

Robert Griffin III names two-loss program that should be in College Football Playoff

Ryan Young

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Dec 6, 2025

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier throws during the first quarter against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium.

BYU Cougars' Shot at Texas Looks Embarrassing After Awful Big 12 Championship

Zach Dimmitt

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Dec 6, 2025

Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) reacts during the first quarter against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium.

Red Raiders Win Big 12 Championship Game, Making History Against BYU

Jordan Epp

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Dec 6, 2025

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake made a playoff case for his program despite the Big 12 Championship loss.

Kalani Sitake Makes BYU Playoff Case Despite Blowout Loss in Big 12 Championship

Mike McDaniel

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Dec 6, 2025

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