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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, right, celebrates with wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. after scoring against Clemson during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Latest: LSU extends lead vs Clemson early in 4th quarter

Jan. 13, 2020 02:05 PM EST

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Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

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Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts arrived at the Omni Hotel with the team in Atlanta, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. The Oklahoma Sooners will face the LSU Tigers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 28. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
LSU's Burrow faces Oklahoma's Hurts in Peach Bowl semifinal

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 02:22 PM EST

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) and teammates celebrate after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Analysis: 4 enough for now to keep CFP expansion talk quiet

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, celebrates with his wife, Megan, left, and daughter Breelyn in front of fans after defeating Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 08, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Heisman chase and playoff race cross paths in champ weekend

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2019 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates on the sideline against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Heading into this year’s slate of conference title games a case could be made that No. 1 LSU (No. 2 CFP), No. 2 Ohio State (No. 1 CFP) and No. 3 Clemson (No. 3 CFP) have all done enough already to lose their conference championship games and still get in the College Football Playoff.(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
College Football Picks: Searching for upsets to scramble CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2019 03:25 PM EST

Sutter Union's Cory McIntyre, center, runs past Paradise's Josh Alvies, left, and Ashton Wagner, right, during the first quarter of a Northern Section Division III high school football playoff game in Yuba City, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Paradise had an undefeated season and made it to the section championship game a year after the deadliest wildfire in California history that killed dozens and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings including the homes of most of the players. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Paradise’s dream football season ends 1 year after fire

By Adam Beam Dec. 01, 2019 03:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. More than Paul Bunyan’s Axe is on the line in college football’s most-played rivalry. The winner of Saturday’s game between No. 9 Minnesota and No. 13 Wisconsin wins a division title, and plays No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Sorry, Ohio St-Michigan, Wisconsin-Minnesota is biggest game

By Eric Olson Nov. 27, 2019 12:12 PM EST

Notre Dame linebacker Shayne Simon (33) runs against Georgia defensive back Ameer Speed (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 23-17. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Notre Dame loses another big game but gains some respect

By Paul Newberry Sep. 22, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
No. 11 Oregon-No. 16 Auburn opener 9 years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 30, 2019 03:33 AM EDT

FILE - This is a Nov. 4, 2015, file photo showing College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock speaking during a press conference, in Rosemont, Ill. When talking about possible College Football Playoff expansion, the word momentum gets tossed around a lot as those who cover and follow the sport search for insight from experts and hints about what is next from power brokers. The postseason system is not quite halfway through a 12-year contract with ESPN that runs through 2026. The fifth College Football Playoff national champion will be crowned Monday night when No. 1 Alabama faces No. 2 Clemson at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Expansion seems inevitable. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
A bigger college football playoff faces series of obstacles

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross (8) escapes a tackle attempt by Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman, right, as Ross reaches the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Notre Dame title drought extends with another big bowl loss

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 29, 2018 08:04 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after their 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Lawrence lights up Notre Dame, No. 2 Clemson cruises 30-3

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2018 07:49 PM EST

Notre Dame safety Jalen Elliott, left, is unable to stop Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) from reaching the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Clemson advance to title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2018 05:24 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) fights off Oklahoma safety Robert Barnes (20), during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
The Latest: It's Round 4 for Clemson-Alabama in title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2018 03:26 PM EST

File-This Oct. 13, 2018, file photo shows Notre Dame linebacker Drue Tranquill celebrating after making a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh. Notre Dame defensive captain Tranquill and leading receiver Miles Boykin weren’t even Fighting Irish fans the last time they had a 12-0 regular season. Maybe that was a good thing since those current players didn’t have to suffer through how that season ended. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Notre Dame getting 1st title shot since '12 loss to Alabama

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 27, 2018 07:02 PM EST

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly favors expanding CFP to 8 teams

By John Fineran Dec. 15, 2018 04:37 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — If it's any consolation to Ohio State, Washington, Georgia and UCF, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly feels their pain — somewhat — of not being...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates after scoring the during the fourth quarter against Georgia during an NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AJ ReynoldsAthens Banner-Herald via AP)
Column: Steady dose of same reason for playoff expansion

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2018 02:09 AM EST