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What's next for college football's top non-title game teams?
Breaking down what comes next for every New Year's Six participant that won't be in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

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College football bowl game schedule: Dates, times, locations, games
The College Football Playoff will crown its next champion in Miami. Take a look at the rest of the CFP and bowl season.

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College football bowl picks: Predicting the score of every game
Adam Rittenberg predicts the winners and final scores of every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff.

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Justin Fields and Ohio State earn payback a year in the making
Behind Fields' gutsy performance, the Buckeyes avenged last year's playoff loss to Clemson in a major way.

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No longer a 'laughingstock': How Matt Campbell turned around Iowa State
Matt Campbell has No. 10 Iowa State in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, the first New Year's Six bowl game appearance in school history.

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How Alabama and Ohio State match up in CFP National Championship
Here's what to expect when the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 11.

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A Heisman, a hurdle and the inevitability of Alabama's high-flying offense
Led by DeVonta Smith's three touchdown receptions and Najee Harris' spectacular hurdle, Alabama dominated Notre Dame and will once again play for the national title.


Ohio State
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Ohio State vs. the world: How the Buckeyes and their fans feed off perceived slights
Opposing coaches like Dabo Swinney and Brian Kelly aren't sure Ohio State should be in the playoff. Vegas has made the Buckeyes a clear underdog. But Columbus -- and the state of Ohio -- feeds off that disrespect, perceived or otherwise.

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Can Notre Dame erase a decade of history and compete with Alabama?
The last time the Irish made the playoff, they lost 30-3. The last time they played Alabama, they lost 42-14. Despite coming off a demoralizing defeat to Clemson, Notre Dame insists this year will be different. Does anyone believe them?


Clemson
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Trevor Lawrence wants to be more than just another star QB -- but first, he wants to win
Ask Clemson's star what he wants more than anything, and it's a simple answer: to win another championship. But that's not the whole picture. What he has done in 2020 is to sketch out a broader vision for his life.

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The ultimate guide to the College Football Playoff semifinals
Breaking down everything you need to know for Notre Dame-Alabama and Ohio State-Clemson.

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The ins and outs of Shaun Wade's quest to rewrite a wrong
Shaun Wade's college career nearly ended a year ago with a targeting call on Trevor Lawrence. Now the Ohio State cornerback is back in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where Lawrence and Clemson once again stand in the way of a national title.


Clemson
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Clemson OC tests positive, to miss CFP semifinal
Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, the Tigers' playcaller for the past six seasons, tested positive for COVID-19 and did not travel to New Orleans for the Allstate Sugar Bowl vs. Ohio State.


Alabama
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How Najee Harris defines the evolution of the Alabama running back
No position has consistently produced more superstars under Nick Saban at Alabama than running back. Najee Harris is the latest -- and perhaps most versatile -- of the group.

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Inside intel and scouting reports on the College Football Playoff
Power 5 coaches weigh in on what it's going to take to beat Alabama and Clemson in the CFP semifinals, but why those two teams will still likely advance.

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Ranking all 28 teams that have made the College Football Playoff
Where do this year's College Football Playoff teams stand in comparison with the other 24 teams in the CFP era? And which are the 10 best teams to miss the playoff in the past seven years?

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How Alabama and Notre Dame built College Football Playoff teams through recruiting
While Alabama has nearly double the number of ESPN 300 prospects as Notre Dame, the Irish are loaded with experience on their roster.

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College Football Playoff preview: Keys to Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio State
Alabama will face Notre Dame while Ohio State will take on Clemson in the two CFP semis. Who are the X factors, and what are the matchups to watch?

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How Clemson and Ohio State built College Football Playoff teams through recruiting
Clemson and Ohio State have both gotten significant production out of their recruits, whether they were ranked in the ESPN 300 or not.

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What you need to know about all 28 bowl games
Here are the key players and storylines for every college football bowl game, including the playoff.

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A better College Football Playoff path, the best bowl games and more Champ Week thoughts
All four CFP teams have justifiable cases, but imagine how much more fun it would be if the selection committee gave Group of 5 teams the credit they deserve or if we had an expanded playoff.

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Inside the College Football Playoff committee's final deliberations
This season presented challenges unlike any other, but the CFP committee drew its conclusions based on the same factors it had been instructed to consider from the onset.

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The predictable four-team playoff is hurting college football itself
We have seen this four-team playoff in action for seven years now, and it has never been more predictable. Here's why that's such a shame.

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College football Power Rankings for championship week
Conference championship week was always going to shake up the Power Rankings. How far will Notre Dame fall after a big loss? How high will Cincinnati climb after an undefeated season? And what about Coastal Carolina?

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College football Week 16 scores, Top 25 analysis and must-see moments
Conference champions have been crowned and the argument around the College Football Playoff picture intensifies. From celebrating classic video games to breaking down the big games, here is the best of Week 16.



















