2020-21 college football news and notes

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It is hard for me to believe we are already this late into the season.  The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2020 were unveiled.  Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State topped the list.  Texas A&M is fifth and Florida is sixth.

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You go, girl!  Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller kicked off to open the second half against Missouri, becoming the first woman to play in a Power Five college football game.  Updates to come.

Vanderbilt lost to Missouri, 41-0.

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New week, same results with the College Football Playoff's rankings as the Top 7 remained the same.  Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State are still in the Top 4 while Texas A&M and Florida continue to be the first two out.

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Damn, now what am I going to do for the rest of the season?  Saturday's game between Michigan and Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, was canceled due to increasing positive COVID-19 cases with the Wolverines.

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In a season defined by unpredictability, this part is becoming very predictable.  The third College Football Playoff rankings of 2020 were announced and Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State are still at the top.  Texas A&M is fifth and Florida is sixth.

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Try to follow this wild finish in the Mid-American because it is crazy.  Western Michigan lateralled multiple times and Ball State rushed the field early, the Broncos scored but it was called back and the Cardinals won, 30-27.  The Cardinals advanced to the Mid-American championship game against Buffalo on Friday in Detroit.

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You go again, girl!  Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller converted a history-making kick to become the first woman to score in a Power Five game.  Updates to come.

Vanderbilt lost to Tennessee, 42-17.

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They're moving in a new direction.  Auburn fired head coach Gus Malzahn after eight years at the helm, a 68-35 record and a 39-27 record in the SEC.  Tigers defensive coordinator Kevin Steele will serve as interim head coach.

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So we had a small change this week.  Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State topped the fourth College Football Playoff rankings of 2020.  Texas A&M is fifth and Iowa State is sixth.

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So now we know who the better team truly is.  Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdowns and ran for another as No. 3 Clemson upset No. 2 Notre Dame, 34-10, for the Tigers' sixth straight ACC title.

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Money talks and that includes the fans' money.  One of the 2021 College Football Playoff semifinals was moved from Pasadena, Calif., to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 1, 2021.  It is unclear if the game will still be called the Rose Bowl.

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Fill out your brackets.  The College Football Playoff committee revealed their Top 4 teams:  No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Clemson, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 4 Notre Dame.  The Fighting Irish will play the Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 1, 2021.  The Buckeyes will play the Tigers in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2021.

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This will be a great way to start the New Year’s Six games.  No. 7 Florida is playing No. 6 Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl Classic.  The Sooners are the Big 12 champs.  The Gators’ Kyle Trask is tops in the FBS in passing yards and touchdowns.  Updates to come.

Oklahoma beat Florida, 55-20.

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Not cool, guys.  A major brawl erupted at the end of the Armed Forces Bowl as punches, kicks and tossed helmets were exchanged on the field following Mississippi State's 28-26 upset of No. 24 Tulsa.

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It's time!  No. 4 Notre Dame is playing No. 1 Alabama in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl.  The Crimson Tide have an 84 percent Football Power Index chance to win.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  This does put a smile on my face.  Alabama rolled against Notre Dame, 31-14, in the Rose Bowl.  The Crimson Tide advanced to their fifth College Football Playoff title game appearance on Jan. 11 in Miami Gardens, Fla.  The Fighting Irish are 0-7 in BCS and New Year’s Six games.

UPDATE 2:  This game is anybody’s to take.  No. 3 Ohio State is playing No. 2 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.  The Football Power Index shows the game as a 50-50 toss-up.

UPDATE 3:  This does not spark joy.  Justin Fields threw for six touchdowns as Ohio State upset Clemson, 49-28, in the Sugar Bowl to set up a meeting with Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship.