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Notre Dame Tops SI's Week 1 Projections for 2026–27 CFB Playoff and Bowls
sports1 month ago

Notre Dame Tops SI's Week 1 Projections for 2026–27 CFB Playoff and Bowls

Sports Illustrated's Week 1 projections place Notre Dame at the top of the 2026–27 College Football Playoff rankings, followed by Ohio State, Georgia, Miami and LSU. The bracket shows first-round matchups, quarterfinals in the Cotton, Peach, Rose and Fiesta Bowls, semifinals, and a Las Vegas national championship between Ohio State and Miami. The bowl slate lists December–January games with newcomers like Colorado and UMass among the projections, plus a podcast plug and author bio.

via Sports Illustrated|
#2026-27-season#bowl-games#college-football
CFP Reveals 2026-27 Playoff Schedule, Bowls and Venues
sports4 months ago

CFP Reveals 2026-27 Playoff Schedule, Bowls and Venues

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has released the broadcast and site schedule for the 2026-27 postseason, detailing quarterfinals in Las Vegas, semifinals hosted by the traditional bowls (Fiesta, Cotton, Peach, Rose, Sugar, Orange), and the National Championship in New Orleans, along with associated fan events and hotel accommodations.

via College Football Playoff - Official Athletics Website|
#2026-27#bowl-games#broadcast-schedule
ESPN Resists CFP Expansion Beyond 16 Teams
sports4 months ago

ESPN Resists CFP Expansion Beyond 16 Teams

As coaches push to expand the College Football Playoff from 12 toward 24 teams, ESPN reportedly wants to cap the field at 16, arguing larger fields undermine bowls and TV deals. The piece notes bigger fields would mean more bonuses for coaches who qualify and more games and wear-and-tear for players, possibly harming pro prospects. While expanding could reduce snubs, it risks including teams that don’t deserve a spot; regardless of the exact number, the trend is toward more teams, with 2, 4, or 12 (and more) under discussion.

via NBC Sports|
#bowl-games#cfp#college-football
Indiana Tops the 2025 Final 136: An Unlikely Champion Defines a Surprising Season
sports8 months ago

Indiana Tops the 2025 Final 136: An Unlikely Champion Defines a Surprising Season

Indiana finishes No. 1 in The Athletic’s final 136 for the 2025 season, capping an improbable championship run as Miami climbs to No. 2 after four postseason games; the piece weighs bowls and opt-outs, notes preseason expectations, and highlights overachievers like Virginia, North Texas, Houston, New Mexico and San Diego State while calling Penn State and Clemson big underachievers. Oklahoma State sits as the lowest Power 4 team at No. 123 and UMass ends at No. 136; the rankings reflect the entire season with CFP results carrying extra weight.

via The New York Times|
#bowl-games#cfp#college-football