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Predicting the College Football Playoff as Ole Miss, Notre Dame Look to Cement Spot

Zack Nagy

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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

Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; General view as official referees meet midfield before the Rose Bowl between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Alabama Crimson Tide at AT&T Stadium.

A Rare Rose Bowl Return for Notre Dame? Here’s What Must Happen

Nick Shepkowski

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Dec 7, 2025

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney and the Hurricanes will wait to see if the selection committee puts them in the field as an at-large team.

Projecting College Football Playoff Bracket: What to Know About the Bubble Debate

Bryan Fischer, Pat Forde

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Dec 7, 2025

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Where things stand in the new AP top 25 college football rankings coming into the most important date on the 2025 calendar.

College football rankings: Predicting the AP top 25 poll after Championship Week

James Parks

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Dec 7, 2025

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after an Irish touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Notre Dame Gets a Surprising Ally in Its College Football Playoff Push

Nick Shepkowski

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Dec 7, 2025

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson runs onto the field for the SEC Championship on Dec. 6, 2025.

Comparing Alabama Crimson Tide's Final CFP Resume Against Notre Dame, Miami

Christopher Walsh

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Dec 7, 2025

Sep 28, 2013; South Bend, IN, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Blake Bell (10) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) defends in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Bowl game projections for CFP teams

Jonathan Adams

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Dec 7, 2025

An SEC title game loss for Alabama leaves Kalen DeBoer's Tide in the thick of the CFP debate.

College Football Playoff debate centers around these 5 teams

Joe Cox

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Dec 7, 2025

What to expect in the College Football Playoff bracket after Indiana handed Ohio State its first loss of the season.

Predicting the College Football Playoff after Indiana shocks Ohio State

James Parks

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Dec 7, 2025

Jacob Rodriguez and Texas Tech left no doubt in round two against BYU.

College Football Week 15 Winners and Losers: Pencils Down, Everyone

Patrick Andres

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Dec 6, 2025

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer watches on during warm ups before Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Alabama, Notre Dame in CFP bracket?

Jonathan Adams

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Dec 6, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Where Notre Dame Would Head if Not the College Football Playoff

Nick Shepkowski

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Dec 6, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) warms up before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.

Final CFP Outlook: What Awaits Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama?

Nick Shepkowski

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Dec 6, 2025

Alabama fell to Georgia in the SEC championship game

College Football World Flummoxed by Alabama’s CFP Case After Loss to Georgia

Blake Silverman

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Dec 6, 2025

Nov 8, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with running back Aneyas Williams (22) after he scored a touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame Appears Headed Back to the CFP After Championship Saturday

Nick Shepkowski

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Dec 6, 2025

Where things stand in the new College Football Playoff bracket projection after Georgia ran over Alabama for the SEC championship.

Predicting the College Football Playoff after Georgia wins SEC title over Alabama

James Parks

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Dec 6, 2025

Where things stand in the College Football Playoff bracket after Texas Tech beat up on BYU to win the Big 12 championship.

Predicting the College Football Playoff after Texas Tech beats BYU for the Big 12 title

James Parks

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Dec 6, 2025

CFP selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek joined 'College GameDay’ to discuss championship Saturday.

CFP Chair Discusses How Championship Saturday Will Impact Final Rankings

Blake Silverman

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Dec 6, 2025

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