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Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti claps on the podium after the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti Has Earned Every Dollar of His $13.2 Million Contract

When Curt Cignetti took the Indiana job in November 2023, he was earning $4.5 million a year. At the time, that felt like...

Indiana Hoosiers tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) rushes up the field against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zabien Brown (2) on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, during the 112th annual Rose Bowl game in Pasadena. Indiana Hoosiers defeated Alabama Crimson Tide, 38-3.
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The Big Ten Has Taken the CFB Throne From the SEC

For decades, the conversation around college football supremacy began and ended with one conference: the SEC. From the mid-2000s dynasty runs to the...

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti hoists the trophy as he celebrates with defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker (95), wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13), quarterback Fernando Mendoza (16), defensive lineman Mikail Kamara and defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium.
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How Did Indiana Have One of the Most Historic Football Seasons in History?

Indiana’s 2024 season surprised many, as the Hoosiers went 11-1 en route to a playoff appearance. Entering the 2025 season, the Hoosiers were...

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a first down beside Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14.
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How Will Ohio State-Miami Game Influence Future Recruiting Battles?

When the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Hurricanes faced off in the College Football Playoff, the stakes extended well beyond the final...

Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy (5) celebrates with a camera during the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34.
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Ole Miss Is the Most Dangerous Team Remaining In CFP

After former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin’s pre-playoff departure, many thought the Rebels couldn’t sustain their level of success from the regular...

Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Lawson Luckie (7) is brought down by Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery (6) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Which College Football Playoff Teams Will Make the Final Four?

Of the 136 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams, only eight remain with a shot at the College Football National Championship....

Oregon’s Jordon Davison, left, stiff arms James Madison’s Jacob Thomas for a gain during the second quarter Autzen Stadium in Eugene Dec. 20, 2025.
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There Are 6 Ways to Improve the College Football Playoff Format

The College Football Playoff format has been the subject of much complaining in the past few years. Despite recent changes, the committee and...

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A view of the college football playoff national championship trophy on the sidelines of a game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Pittsburgh Panthers in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
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Who Will Win Their First-Round Match in the CFP?

Of the 136 FBS college football programs, only 12 remain in contention for a national title. The top four seeds will get a...

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and team gesture after the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Texas Has a Strong Case for the College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff selection committee has an extremely difficult job each year. Throughout the CFP’s history, whether it’s been four teams or...

Indiana’s Elijah Sarratt, center, rushes against Oregon during the fourth quarter at Autzen Stadium October 11, 2025.
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College Football National Championship Contenders, Pretenders

Week 10 is officially a wrap, and over half of the college football season is now complete. While nothing is set in stone,...

Sep 6, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts after getting hit by San Jose State Spartans linebacker Taniela Latu (4) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Texas Must Improve Their Offense or Risk Missing the Playoffs

Texas came into the 2025 college football season with extremely high expectations. Through two games, though, they’ve shown a concerning number of weaknesses...