Sorry, Louisville: Why the CFP isn't happening in 2016
Louisville is 8-1, led by Heisman favorite Lamar Jackson and No. 6 in the CFP committee's rankings. Yet the Cardinals are doomed to miss the playoff. Here's why.
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Clemson's Swinney planning for Watson to start
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney expects quarterback Deshaun Watson to start against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
QB Appleby to replace injured Del Rio for Gators
Austin Appleby will again start in place of injured QB Luke Del Rio for Saturday's game against South Carolina.
Georgia State purchases Turner Field for $23M
Georgia State received approval Wednesday to purchase Turner Field for $22.8 million, clearing the way to convert the former home of the Atlanta Braves into a downsized college football stadium.
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Washington moves into top 4 in CFP rankings
Unbeaten Washington moved into the No. 4 spot in the latest CFP rankings, while one-loss Ohio State lurks at No. 5.
PSU OT Mahon hospitalized, in 'stable condition'
Penn State offensive tackle Brendan Mahon has been admitted to Hershey Medical Center and is in stable condition, a PSU athletics spokesperson confirmed to ESPN's Josh Moyer.
QB Watson among Clemson stars going to NFL
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says quarterback Deshaun Watson, tailback Wayne Gallman and receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott, all juniors, will be honored because they won't be returning.
How good could Lamar Jackson be if he took all of Louisville's snaps?
Highlight reel moments abound for Lamar Jackson, but surprisingly he has only taken 60 percent of Louisville's fourth-quarter snaps.
Lamar Jackson's fantastic season (1:15)
When it came to Chris Petersen, USC's loss was Washington's gain
Just days after Chris Petersen interviewed for USC's coaching vacancy in 2013, he was announced as Washington's head coach. Whom do the Huskies thank?
How Washington became an offensive powerhouse
The secret formula for the Huskies' turnaround is hardly a secret. Coaches say Chris Petersen has taken the recipe he used with great success at Boise State but added one new ingredient.
Does Washington deserve to be in the top four? (3:28)
Off seasons: College football's top 10 underachieving teams
Notre Dame has plenty of talent but only three wins so far, making the Fighting Irish the top example this season of a team that's failed to meet expectations. They're not alone.
Imperfect yet poised, Alabama's Jalen Hurts still growing at QB
Sure, Alabama freshman Jalen Hurts has deficiencies in his game, but the 18-year-old quarterback is still unbeaten.
Alabama's offense flourishing under dynamic Jalen Hurts (1:03)
Opposing quarterbacks rarely survive the Michigan defense
Only three quarterbacks who started a game against Michigan have finished it in nine games this season. And the Wolverines kind of like that stat.
Why Michigan should be wary of 5-4 Iowa (1:10)
Washington's ranking and playoff discussion
The CFB Live crew debates Washington's ranking and if CFB should revert back to a computer poll system. Plus, Hugh Freeze's gamble & the Playoff or Bust mentality.
Washington's wait is over: Huskies climb to No. 4 in CFP rankings
The Huskies moved up one place to No. 4 in the latest CFP rankings, edging out No. 5 Ohio State, despite the Buckeyes having a stronger schedule and more top 25 wins.
If the College Football Playoff were today ...
It might be one week later than it expected, but Washington is now in the CFP committee's top four and would face Alabama in a semifinal, while Clemson remains on track for a clash with Michigan.
ACC and Big Ten CFP rankings reactions
What does the committee factor most in rankings? (1:44)
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Championship Drive
McShay thinks Fournette's 'a better, pure runner' than Elliott (1:36)
First Draft: Midseason Rookie Awards, Impact Juniors
Chris Sprow, Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. debate which rookies have been the most valuable so far, juniors who could have a big impact on the 2017 draft and much more.
Auburn QB White still not 100 percent, will start
QB Sean White, despite not being 100 percent after suffering an undisclosed injury, will start for Auburn on Saturday.
Fuente has Virginia Tech ascending, and recruits are taking notice
The first-year coach has the Hokies close to the ACC title game and holding a top-40 class. More wins and the 2018 class could be huge.
How Clay Helton turned USC's season around (4:27)
Kent State turns Western Michigan's fumble into a TD (0:28)
Better than expected: The top 10 overachieving teams
West Virginia has been a classic overachiever this season, a team playing better than the sum of its parts. Find out which other teams have been outplaying expectations.
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College football rankings
Source: Baylor sits Linwood for shoving coach
Baylor running back Shock Linwood has been suspended for the Bears' game against Oklahoma for "attitude issues," interim coach Jim Grobe said Monday.
What a week for Texas A&M: From playoff contender to the Bottom 10
Texas A&M was No. 4 in last week's College Football Playoff rankings, then the Aggies were upset by Mississippi State. Now they're in another ranking: the Bottom 10's coveted fifth spot.
The making of a legend: Nick Saban's road to 200 wins
Starting at Toledo and ending up at Alabama, with stops at Michigan State and LSU in between, Nick Saban has been a consistent winner. And his milestone victories show his evolution as a coach.
Written off in September, USC heads to Washington alive in Pac-12 race
The Trojans were one of September's most recognizable teams for all the wrong reasons. A five-game winning streak has them back in play in the Pac-12.
Heisman Watch has clear 1-2 in Jackson, Browning
Lamar Jackson has been the unanimous front-runner in our Heisman Trophy poll for weeks, but Jake Browning is making a move and now has a majority of second-place votes.
Champ. Drive: Playoff Scenarios Abound
Matt Schick, Heather Dinich and Adam Rittenberg debate who should be at No. 4, go through some wild "what if" scenarios and have some Election Day fun.
Star search: Pac-12's up-and-down issues with QB recruiting
The Conference of Quarterbacks has a lot of recruiting questions, even with emerging stars such as USC's Sam Darnold. Here's how Pac-12 teams stand.
Week 11 college football lines
Michigan is a 20.5-point favorite on the road at Iowa, while LSU is a touchdown favorite at Arkansas. Chalk offers the Week 11 lines from the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.
Change to Duke-North Carolina Victory Bell has sparked outrage
The Victory Bell has had a makeover, but it's not a popular one with players and fans.
With no margin for error, Washington welcomes surging USC
Will the Huskies stay at No. 5 in the CFP rankings despite another convincing win? They won't entertain the question, not with USC visiting Week 11.
Alabama's opponents aren't as scared of the Tide as you'd think
Alabama might look unbeatable, but don't tell that to the rest of the SEC. The question is how to reach the Tide's level. "Don't mistake frustration for fear," Tennessee's Butch Jones said.
Baylor's playoff hopes fade to black
Baylor wore black for its rivalry game against TCU, but the color didn't help. The Bears were among four teams dropped from playoff consideration after Week 10 by the Eliminator.
Notes you need to know coming out of Week 10
Thanksgiving weekend of 1971 featured two epic rivalry games. This year's Alabama-Auburn and Ohio State-Michigan matchups could be just as memorable.
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Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
It's MACtion on the South Side of Chicago. Pretty cool.
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Chris Low ESPN Senior Staff Writer
Mike Leach, of course, has a pirate in his office. And of course, the Pirate talks.
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Clay Helton talks what it will take for USC to stop an unbeaten Washington in the @EdwardJones #WeekdayWalkthrough.… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…
ESPN Stats and Information
Washington moved to No. 4 in this week's rankings following Texas A&M's loss to Mississippi State last weekend. The 9-0 Huskies have played the weakest schedule of the Power 5 unbeatens to this point (67th overall), but only Alabama has a better Game Control rating in the FBS. ESPN's College GameDay will be in Seattle on Saturday when Washington hosts No. 20 USC.
Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer
University of Washington's "Salute To Service" uniforms for this weekend's game vs USC
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said he hasn't yet decided whether or not to play true freshman QB Shea Patterson. The Rebels were planning on redshirting him until Chad Kelly got hurt, opening the door for them to possibly play him if Jason Pellerin -- the likely starter on Saturday for Ole Miss -- were to get hurt. The Rebels' QB options are limited without Kelly, who is out for the rest of the season.
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason on LB Zach Cunningham: "He's the best defensive player in the SEC. He's an All-American, no ifs, ands or buts about it."
Edward Aschoff ESPN Staff Writer
Florida coach Jim McElwain announces that Austin Appleby will start this weekend at QB for the Gators against South Carolina. True freshman Feleipe Franks has been getting the most reps behind Appleby and could also play this weekend as well, but that hasn't been determined yet. "We're not afraid at any point of playing him. ... As we move forward we need a spark (on offense." McElwain added that Franks' upside "is huge."
Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer
Syracuse coach Dino Babers says quarterback Eric Dungey is still undergoing testing and would release his playing status on the school's injury report Thursday. Dungey was knocked out against Clemson after taking a hit to the head. "We're waiting for the tests to come back and that's going to clear up what our opportunities with or without him are going to be," Babers said.
Edward Aschoff ESPN Staff Writer
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says that the thing that sticks out about how difficult Auburn's run game has been to stop is pace-of-play and the physical nature of RB Kamyrn Pettway, who might not play this weekend because of injury. Smart said tempo has also helped exposed defenses and worn them down over the last few weeks. Auburn leads the SEC with 299.8 rush YPG this season. --
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
ICYMI: The Washington Huskies have slipped into the Number 4 slot of the 2nd College Football Playoff poll. pic.twitter.com/0B3bwvr7yJ
RecruitingNation @ESPNRNFball
Recruiting class rankings update: Quiet at the top with movement between 25-36: es.pn/1wCIk02
RecruitingNation @ESPNRNFball
Justin Fuente has Virginia Tech ascending, and recruits are taking notice, via @HamiltonESPN es.pn/2ffbpes
Western Michigan rallies to stay unbeaten
No. 21 Western Michigan overcame a 14-0 deficit to improve to 10-0 on the season with a 37-21 victory over Kent State.
Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer
USC coach Clay Helton did not address the topic of voting with his team.
Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer
VIDEO: Clay Helton gives a full injury report from practice Tuesday. CB Iman Marshall and OG Damien Mama did not practice, but RB Justin Davis did an will likely play Saturday against No. 4 Washington.
Rankin ties game with touchdown run
Kent State kicked off the fourth quarter with this 20-yard touchdown run to tie No. 21 Western Michigan 21-21 on ESPN2.
Greg Ostendorf ESPN Staff Writer
The biggest fall in this week's College Football Playoff rankings comes from Florida. The Gators, ranked No. 11 last week, dropped out of the rankings altogether after a loss to Arkansas. The SEC East is now the only division in a Power Five conference without a team in the Top 25.
David Lombardi ESPN Staff Writer
CFP committee chair Kirby Hocutt says that No. 1 Alabama is held in very high regard by the committee. That's why Texas A&M was ranked ahead of Washington last week -- the Aggies' one loss at the time came to the Crimson Tide. Ohio State's loss to Penn State, Hocutt says, is less impressive, so the Huskies got the No. 4 nod.