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The College Football Playoff expansion from four teams to 12 does not look enough for the NCAA. Instead, the Charlie Baker-led association may have something up in their sleeves. A plan that would accommodate more Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, and ACC teams such that bowl season gets more interesting for fans. The idea is […]

A proposal of a 14-team College Football Playoff starting in the 2026 season was discussed at CFP meetings in Dallas on Wednesday, just months before the start of the first season with a 12-team playoff is set to begin, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel: “Talk of a 14-team playoff starting in 2026 was the buzz […]

On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff board of managers unanimously approved the 5+7 format. The format will outright guarantee the five highest-ranked conference champions inclusion in the new, expanded 12-team field starting in the fall of 2024, along with the seven highest-ranked teams. Now that the Pac-12 has all but been eliminated, minus the two […]

The stage is set for the next chapter of the College Football Playoff. College football’s ultimate event is expanding to 12 teams after new rules were finalized by the board of managers Tuesday, per the CFP. The CFP is expanding to 12 teams, with the highest-ranked five conference champions given automatic bids to the playoff. […]

ESPN and the College Football Playoff are in agreement on a six-year, $7.8 billion extension that will make the network the home of the tournament through the 2031-32 season, according to Nicole Auerbach of the Athletic. However there are still some details to be finalized between ESPN and College Football Playoff leaders. Says Auerbach, “The […]

The Michigan football team just won the national title last month, and now, the College Football Playoff committee for next season is being formed. The committee is made up of athletic directors from around the conference, and it will have an intriguing member as the committee chair in 2024. Wolverines AD Warde Manuel will be […]

Former Florida State football player Jordan Travis still has a bitter taste in his mouth from his team being left out of this past season’s College Football Playoff. Florida State missed the CFP despite of a 13-0 record in the ACC. Travis suffered a devastating season ending ankle injury that was seen by some as […]

Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy is getting some major respect in the latest mock NFL draft. McCarthy is projected to go to the Seattle Seahawks in the first round, per Mel Kiper’s ESPN mock draft. McCarthy is projected to go as the 16th overall pick. “He rarely turns the ball over — he threw 44 […]

A couple weeks back, ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit made some headlines when he suggested that with the introduction of the twelve-team College Football Playoff format next season, the college football postseason as we know it should cease to exist. Here’s exactly what Herbstreit said (h/t Kristian Dyer of Yahoo Sports): “Don’t play bowls. We’ll have the […]

Washington football is going to have to continue its search for a new head coach. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb is leaving the school to join Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, per ESPN. Grubb sent a farewell message to the school, his team and the city of Seattle. “Though I wanted to be, I will not be […]

After nine years of expectations, Jim Harbaugh finally brought Michigan football what they have long been waiting for—a national championship. It may have taken longer than expected, and it may have been marred with controversy on the way to getting there, but the story is complete. The question is, will there be a sequel? Can […]

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is not backing down on his stance regarding compensation for college athletes. Following the national championship game, Harbaugh took to the microphone once again to address the NCAA and its policy on paying players. “The organizations are fighting hard to keep all the money. The universities, the NCAA, the conferences. […]

Few teams could have gone through what Michigan football went through this season and still be as successful as the Wolverines were. Michigan capped off an undefeated season with its 15th win in the College Football Playoff title game, trouncing the Washington Huskies, 34-13. Despite head coach Jim Harbaugh being suspended for half of Michigan’s […]

Washington football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. isn’t making any excuses for his play during the national championship game against Michigan. Penix Jr. has battled injuries throughout his career and got knocked around a good amount in the game, but insists that his health wasn’t an issue for him. “I’m just happy that I was able […]

For much of the College Football Playoff title game, Washington was outplayed and outmanned by its opponent and new national champion, the Michigan Wolverines. Monday night’s loss ended a lot of things for the Huskies, but head coach Kalen DeBoer was still upbeat about his team’s performance. “I know what the score looks like, but […]

The Washington Huskies fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 34-13, in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday night in Houston. It was all Michigan from start to finish, and Jim Harbaugh’s potential final game as the head coach for the program ended with a national title. Washington just was never able to get […]

Washington football coach Kalen DeBoer is feeling sentimental for the Pac-12 Conference as the Huskies completed their final football season in the league. Washington’s loss to Michigan Monday in the College Football Playoff championship game was the school’s last appearance in the Pac-12. Washington moves to the Big Ten for 2024 conference play. “Our history […]

Washington football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. came up short in the College Football Playoff title game, losing to Michigan on Monday night. Penix Jr. reflected on his college career following the game, and tried to look on the bright side. “In my career, it was a lot. I feel like everything happened for a reason. […]

Michigan football won the national championship game on Monday, earning a 34-13 victory over Washington. The game featured plenty of impressive performances from Wolverines players. Michigan’s rushing attack performed especially well. Blake Corum rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns, while Donovan Edwards added 104 yards and a pair of touchdowns. “I feel like this […]

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh had a special cheerleader on Monday night in the national championship game. Harbaugh’s father Jack celebrated with Michigan and his son following the Wolverines’ win over Washington in the CFP Final. “I have a question if I might: Who’s got it better than us?!” Jack Harbaugh yelled to the crowd […]

A lot of the players of the Washington football team had dreamed of winning the national title. They were all unconscious as the Huskies ravaged through their schedule en route to a College Football Playoff National Championship game. But, like most dreams, they had to wake up somehow. What greeted the Michael Penix Jr.-led squad […]

JJ McCarthy has done it. He helped Jim Harbaugh put up another national title at Ann Arbor. The Michigan football quarterback took the long road and had to battle a Washington Huskies team that had another great offensive engine in Michael Penix Jr. His staple to get through the College Football Playoff National Championship game? […]

The Washington Huskies football program has been on a roll for the entirety of the CFB season thanks in large part to the elite play of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Heading into the College Football Playoff National Championship matchup against Michigan, the Huskies had gone undefeated with Penix throwing dots to his receivers on a […]

After Michigan football topped Washington football 34-13 to win the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday night, no one was happier than Wolverines’ head coach Jim Harbaugh. No one, except possibly his parents. Immediately after winning the national championship, the Michigan football coach shared an awesome moment with his parents Jacqueline and Jack […]

Oh to come so close yet end up being far away from one’s ultimate goal. There may be no bigger heartbreak in all of sports than to make the championship game only to come second. This is the exact predicament member of the Washington Huskies football program, none more prominent than quarterback Michael Penix Jr., […]

Washington football made it all the way to the College Football Playoff National Championship game but ended up falling to Michigan football 34-13 on Monday. Naturally Washington football fans are in shambles after coming so close to winning it all in the final year of the Pac-12, only to fall short in the final game. […]

Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Michigan football and the Washington Huskies had stars gathering at the NRG Stadium in Houston. Basketball legend Michael Jordan and former New York Yankees superstar shortstop Derek Jeter were all in attendance to watch the big game. There was also Tom Crean, who had the internet […]

The College Football Playoff National Championship game between Washington and Michigan was nothing short of exciting. After Donovan Edwards kicked things off with two touchdowns in the first quarter (on two carries!), Washington somehow went into halftime down by just one touchdown. But, by the end of the game, it was the Michigan football team […]

Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship between Michigan and Washington was the last game of the four-team format, as next year it becomes a 12-team field. This will be yet another dynamic change to the sport that is changing seemingly by the day. Some are welcoming it with open arms, while others are throwing […]

The College Football Playoff Championship game between Michigan and Washington is underway and the stars are out in full force. Stars Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith, Travis Scott, Derek Jeter, and more were all seen enjoying the National Championship game together: Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith, Travis Scott, Derek Jeter, and more enjoying the National […]

Michigan football is taking on Washington on Monday in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy has been dreaming of this moment for his whole career, and his preparation has been intense, including changing the way he brushed his teeth leading up to the game, according to Holly Rowe of ESPN: […]

The Washington football team went into halftime down 17-10 despite a massive Michigan first quarter and two touchdowns by Donovan Edwards. To start the second half, Michael Penix Jr. threw a disastrous interception that led to a Michigan field goal to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 20-10. Will Johnson picks off Michael Penix Jr. on […]

Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh and Baltimore Ravens sideline boss John Harbaugh had a heartwarming display of brotherly love Monday night, when the latter gave the former a surprise hug amid the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Houston between the Wolverines and the Washington Huskies. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh was surprised […]

The College Football Playoff and ESPN are said to be in discussion of a potential extension deal that would prolong the partnership for six more years beyond the duration of the existing contract, according to Heather Dinich and Pete Thamel of ESPN. “The College Football Playoff and ESPN are in the midst of negotiations to […]

The College Football Playoff National Championship game began with a bang, and the Michigan football team came out firing on all cylinders. Donovan Edwards, who had been having a down year, scored the first two touchdowns of the game and sent social media into a massive frenzy. Edwards scored the first touchdown just a few […]

The College Football Playoff National Championship was just starting for the Washington football program. Kalen DeBoer and the Huskies immediately gave up a touchdown to Michigan which needed to be answered back. In the process, the Michael Penix Jr.-led offense had to rush to get some yardage off. Little would they know that it could […]

In the Sugar Bowl, the Washington football team defeated Texas in a close game. However, Kalen DeBoer’s puzzling usage of Dillon Johnson late in the game caused quite a stir after the running back suffered an injury down the stretch. With the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Michigan finally here, the question all […]

You can’t talk about the Michigan football program without talking about legendary coach Bo Schembechler. The legendary coach and athletic director has his handprints all over not just the Michigan football team, but all of the school’s sports after spending parts of four decades in Ann Arbor. It’s a legacy that still casts a large […]

The College Football Playoff National Championship game is finally here. The Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines face off in a battle of undefeated teams, and a battle of future Big Ten Conference opponents. The Washington football team defeated Texas in the Sugar Bowl and the Michigan football program edged Alabama in the Rose Bowl in […]