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CFP quarterfinals get started with defending champion Ohio State against Miami in Cotton Bowl

CFP quarterfinals get started with defending champion Ohio State against Miami in Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defending national champion Ohio State is back in a familiar spot at the Cotton Bowl, taking on College Football Playoff first-timer Miami in the first of the four quarterfinal games.
Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports

Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Because he is a billionaire, the chairman of the Texas Tech board of regents and the school's No. 1 superfan, the easiest route for Cody Campbell would be to keep pumping money into his school's sports programs and let the chips fall where they may.
As CFP plods along, transfers and coaching moves don't wait. Oregon's Dan Lanning wants change

As CFP plods along, transfers and coaching moves don't wait. Oregon's Dan Lanning wants change

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's the biggest time of year in college football. And it has become a circus, with coaches on the move everywhere and in some cases essentially trying to work at two schools at the same time. On top of that, players will be formally on the move as well.
Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest Bowl

Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest Bowl

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iowa scored a touchdown late in first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl on Wednesday as the result of a quirky play involving an illegal kick by the Vanderbilt punter.
Seals and Payne rally TCU past No. 16 USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl

Seals and Payne rally TCU past No. 16 USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl

Raul Dominguez, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 12:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ken Seals had to bide time on the bench until his final college game to make his first start for his beloved TCU Horned Frogs, but it was truly worth the wait.
As Morgan Scalley takes over the reins, Utah's focus is 'all about the game'

As Morgan Scalley takes over the reins, Utah's focus is 'all about the game'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

As players and coaches milled around the team hotel just off the Las Vegas Strip, taking in all the fun and entertainment the bowl game presented them over the last week, few would recognize anything out of the ordinary.
Role reversals: Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl as a CFP underdog to face powerhouse Indiana

Role reversals: Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl as a CFP underdog to face powerhouse Indiana

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Saban coached his final game for Alabama just two years ago in the Rose Bowl. Although the sport didn't know it at the time, an era ended for the 21st century's most dominant program to date when Jalen Milroe got stopped on fourth down in overtime by Michigan.
Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl

Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jeremiah Smith was answering questions only a few feet away from his coach when Ryan Day was asked how different the Cotton Bowl would be for defending national champion Ohio State had the AP All-America receiver opted to sign with his hometown Miami team in recruiting.
Chip Kelly lands new job as Northwestern's offensive coordinator after firing by Raiders

Chip Kelly lands new job as Northwestern's offensive coordinator after firing by Raiders

Andrew Seligman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chip Kelly didn't have to wait long to land his next job.
Pick Six Previews: Utah the clear-cut favorite over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Pick Six Previews: Utah the clear-cut favorite over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even without its four best linemen (on both sides of the ball), and their winningest head coach all-time, Utah enters this bowl game as the clear-cut favorite.
Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Once the regular season ended, Utah football turned its efforts to retention of current players, while looking ahead to the 2026 recruiting class and an upcoming NCAA transfer portal period.
Rested or rusty? Top four playoff seeds eager to show they are ready as CFP quarterfinals arrive

Rested or rusty? Top four playoff seeds eager to show they are ready as CFP quarterfinals arrive

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 4:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

No. 1 Indiana spent several December weeks reveling in the luster of the best season in school history.
Jackson Holcombe's career night lifts Utah Valley by CBU for 6th straight win

Jackson Holcombe's career night lifts Utah Valley by CBU for 6th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Holcombe poured in a career-high 25 points, five assists, four steals and three rebounds as Utah Valley outscored California Baptist 40-27 in the second half en route to a 73-66 win in a conference opener for both teams.
BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Cougar QB intends to enter portal

BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Cougar QB intends to enter portal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are three seasons in modern college football: the regular season, the postseason, and the portal season.
Utah Valley track athlete's national title stripped after alleged violation

Utah Valley track athlete's national title stripped after alleged violation

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple publications reported Monday that former UVU distance standout Everlyn Kemboi had her 10,000-meter national title from the 2023 NCAA outdoor track and field championships vacated by the association's committee on infractions.
Marcus Freeman will return to Notre Dame after having his contract restructured, school confirms

Marcus Freeman will return to Notre Dame after having his contract restructured, school confirms

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Notre Dame has restructured coach Marcus Freeman's contract and he will coach the Fighting Irish next season, the school confirmed on Monday.
USC's Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame is to blame for discontinuation of rivalry with the Trojans

USC's Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame is to blame for discontinuation of rivalry with the Trojans

Raul Dominguez, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Notre Dame is responsible for the pause in the near 100-year rivalry with USC, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley emphatically stated.
Ole Miss defense looks to redeem a humiliating showing against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl

Ole Miss defense looks to redeem a humiliating showing against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl

Chris Burrows, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Redemption will be on the minds of Mississippi Rebels defensive players when they meet third-ranked Georgia at Thursday's Sugar Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.
Pick Six Previews: The wrong team favored in Oregon-Texas Tech quarterfinal matchup

Pick Six Previews: The wrong team favored in Oregon-Texas Tech quarterfinal matchup

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oregon is also strong in every stat, and these teams are too good for this game to occur in the quarterfinals, but Game Grader suggests the wrong team is favored here.
Locals in the NFL: Could former BYU LB Fred Warner return from season-ending injury for 49ers?

Locals in the NFL: Could former BYU LB Fred Warner return from season-ending injury for 49ers?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fred Warner's gruesome season-ending ankle injury may not have ended his season after all.