Marcus Mariota isn't the type to bark orders. But the sophomore quarterback for Oregon is vowing to be more vocal in his second season guiding the Ducks.

• BCS officially replaced | First playoff championship site set

The BCS conference commissioners officially announced Wednesday that the first championship game in the College Football Playoff will be held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

• Tide rolls to BCS title | Back-to-back for Bama 2012-13 Bowl Season: Results | Capsules

Seven of the 10 teams in the Big 12 had senior quarterbacks last season. Hence, spring practices brought a lot of change and indecision at the conference's most high-profile position.

• Big 12 seeks out more bowl games fans can drive to 2012-13 Bowl Season: Results | Capsules

It's official. Starting in 2014, the College Football Playoff will take place of the Bowl Championship Series. The final three sites for the six-bowl semifinal rotation will be announced later this week.

• Tide rolls to BCS title | Back-to-back for Bama 2012-13 Bowl Season: Results | Capsules