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A group of college football coaches backs finishing the College Football Playoff earlier and has proposed concrete changes to make that happen, signaling broad support for reform as the sport looks to accelerate the championship timeline.
With $3.6 million on the line, Scottie Scheffler's final-hole shot ballooned well short in the wind, while Matt Fitzpatrick answered with a 204-yard 4-iron to seize control on 18 and win RBC Heritage in a playoff, earning $3.6 million to Scheffler's $2.16 million for second.
Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at Harbour Town to win the RBC Heritage, drilling a 4-iron to 13 feet for birdie as Scheffler made a late surge. Fitzpatrick finished 18-under 268 for his second win in the last month and fourth PGA Tour victory, moving to a career-high No. 3 in the world, while Scheffler earned runner-up after a strong close.
Matt Fitzpatrick beat world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina after both failed to reach the green on the 18th in regulation; Fitzpatrick birdied the first playoff hole to seal victory, his second PGA Tour title in a month, with Scheffler runner-up for the second straight event and Si-woo Kim finishing third.
Italy aim to end a 12-year World Cup absence by beating Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zenica in a playoff final. Kickoff is 7:45 p.m. BST (2:45 p.m. ET). TV and streaming rights vary by country: UK via Amazon Prime Video; US via Fox Sports 1 and fuboTV; Canada via DAZN, TLN and fuboTV; Mexico via Sky Sports. The winner joins Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B for the 2026 tournament.
Bryson DeChambeau edged Jon Rahm in a playoff at LIV Golf’s inaugural South Africa event in Steyn City, Johannesburg, finishing 26 under alongside Rahm. DeChambeau birdied the first playoff hole (par-5 18th) to win £3m, after Rahm’s approach found trouble and his birdie attempt slid by, triggering an emotional celebration as DeChambeau claimed back-to-back LIV titles with the tour heading to Mexico next.
Bryson DeChambeau won LIV Golf's Singapore event after a dramatic playoff against Richard T Lee at Sentosa, securing his fourth LIV title; after DeChambeau hit a water hazard off the 18th in the first playoff hole, Lee briefly led with a late surge but missed a short par putt, handing DeChambeau the win; Lee earned $2.25m as runner-up, while DeChambeau took $4m and Lee Westwood finished third on 12 under.
The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the foreseeable future, with officials not planning an immediate expansion, as the 2026 season concluded with Indiana defeating Miami to win the national championship in January 2026.
The College Football Playoff will stay at 12 teams for the 2026 season after the SEC and Big Ten couldn’t reach an expansion agreement, despite extensive talks and a new ESPN deal. Under the current plan, Power 4 conference champions get automatic entry starting in 2026, with one additional spot for the next-best league winner and seven at-large bids; Notre Dame would also get a guaranteed spot if ranked in the final top 12. The deal continues to split revenue roughly 58% for the SEC and Big Ten and keeps their governance power, while other conferences and Notre Dame must be consulted. Proposals for 16- or 24-team formats were discussed but collapsed, leaving expansion on hold beyond 2026 and potentially continuing discussions beyond the current contract.
The Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional playoff at Lumen Field with a 5 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Jan. 17, as Seattle looks to advance.
The Packers narrowly defeated the Bears in a playoff game with a final score of 27-24, featuring key performances from Jordan Love and Matthew Golden, while facing challenges such as missed field goals and strategic defensive stops.
Green Bay's quarterback Jordan Love and a strong defense led the Packers to a 21-3 halftime lead over the Bears in the NFC wild card game, with key plays including Love's three touchdowns and a crucial interception. The Bears mounted a comeback attempt in the second half, but Green Bay maintained their lead, aided by rookie Matthew Golden's first NFL touchdown. The game features intense rivalry dynamics and strategic decisions, with both teams fighting for a playoff victory.
The Carolina Panthers, underdogs, are competing fiercely against the Los Angeles Rams in a wild card NFL game, with the game tied at 17-17 late in the third quarter, featuring key plays like Bryce Young's impressive throws and critical turnovers, keeping the game highly competitive and unpredictable.
Undefeated Indiana dominated Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal, with Fernando Mendoza throwing five touchdowns and a strong defensive performance, setting up a national championship matchup against Miami.
Indiana's football team has unexpectedly dominated the college football playoff, defeating top teams like Ohio State, Alabama, and Oregon with a well-rounded, relentless approach, emphasizing the importance of avoiding complacency as they prepare for the upcoming championship game against Miami.