College football 2024

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Chaos continues to reign as the new AP poll is here.  Notre Dame moved up two spots to No. 6, Georgia moved up four spots to No. 8, Tennessee tumbled four spots to No. 10 and BYU dropped seven spots to No. 14.  Here’s where everybody stands and what’s next for each team in the Top 25.

1.  Oregon (vs. Washington on Nov. 30 in Eugene, Ore.)
2.  Ohio State (vs. CFP No. 5 Indiana on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio)
3.  Texas (vs. Kentucky on Saturday in Austin, Texas)
4.  Penn State (at Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis)
5.  Indiana (at CFP No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio)
6.  Notre Dame (vs. CFP No. 24 Army on Saturday in New York)
7.  Alabama (at Oklahoma on Saturday in Norman, Okla.)
8.  Georgia (vs. UMass on Saturday in Athens, Ga.)
9.  Ole Miss (at Florida on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla.)
10.  Tennessee (vs. UTEP on Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn.)
11.  Miami (Fla.) (vs. Wake Forest on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla.)
12.  Boise State (at Wyoming on Saturday in Laramie, Wyo.)
13.  SMU (at Virginia on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.)
14.  BYU (at Arizona State on Saturday in Tempe, Ariz.)
15.  Texas A&M (at Auburn on Saturday in Auburn, Ala.)
16.  Colorado (at Kansas on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.)
17.  Clemson (vs. The Citadel on Saturday in Clemson, S.C.)
18.  Army (vs. CFP No. 8 Notre Dame on Saturday in New York)
19.  South Carolina (vs. Wofford on Saturday in Columbia, S.C.)
20.  Tulane (vs. Memphis on Nov. 28 in New Orleans)
21.  Arizona State (vs. CFP No. 6 BYU on Saturday in Tempe, Ariz.)
22.  Iowa State (at Utah on Saturday in Salt Lake City)
23.  UNLV (at San Jose State on Friday in San Jose, Calif.)
24.  Illinois (at Rutgers on Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.)
25.  Washington State (at Oregon State on Saturday in Corvallis, Ore.)

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The debate will only get more heated from here.  The third College Football Playoff rankings of 2024 are set to be revealed right now.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  Nothing has changed at the top.  Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State topped the third CFP rankings of 2024.  Here are the full rankings.

1.  Oregon
2.  Ohio State
3.  Texas
4.  Penn State
5.  Indiana
6.  Notre Dame
7.  Alabama
8.  Miami (Fla.)
9.  Ole Miss
10.  Georgia
11.  Tennessee
12.  Boise State
13.  SMU
14.  BYU
15.  Texas A&M
16.  Colorado
17.  Clemson
18.  South Carolina
19.  Army
20.  Tulane
21.  Arizona State
22.  Iowa State
23.  Missouri
24.  UNLV
25.  Illinois

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Oh, this is not going to end well.  No. 16 Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders shoved an official as tensions rose after he was sacked in a 37-21 upset loss to Kansas.

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Madness reigned supreme this week and now comes the clean-up.  The new AP poll is here and Notre Dame is up one spot to No. 5 and Alabama dropped six spots to No. 13 and Ole Miss dropped six spots to No. 15 to fall out of the Top 10.  Here are the new rankings and what’s next for each team.

1.  Oregon (vs. Washington on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.)
2.  Ohio State (vs. Michigan on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio)
3.  Texas (at CFP No. 15 Texas A&M on Saturday in College Station, Texas)
4.  Penn State (vs. Maryland on Saturday in State College, Pa.)
5.  Notre Dame (at USC on Saturday in Los Angeles)
6.  Georgia (vs. Georgia Tech on Friday in Athens, Ga.)
7.  Tennessee (at Vanderbilt on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.)
8.  Miami (Fla.) (at Syracuse on Saturday in Syracuse, N.Y.)
9.  SMU (vs. California on Saturday in Dallas)
10.  Indiana (vs. Purdue on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.)
11.  Boise State (vs. Oregon State on Friday in Boise, Idaho)
12.  Clemson (vs. CFP No. 18 South Carolina on Saturday in Clemson, S.C.)
13.  Alabama (vs. Auburn on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
14.  Arizona State (at Arizona on Saturday in Tucson, Ariz.)
15.  Ole Miss (vs. Mississippi State on Friday in Oxford, Miss.)
16.  South Carolina (at CFP No. 17 Clemson on Saturday in Clemson, S.C.)
17.  Iowa State (vs. Kansas State on Saturday in Ames, Iowa)
18.  Tulane (vs. Memphis on Thursday in New Orleans)
19.  BYU (vs. Houston on Saturday in Provo, Utah)
20.  Texas A&M (vs. CFP No. 3 Texas on Saturday in College Station, Texas)
21.  UNLV (vs. Nevada on Saturday in Las Vegas)
22.  Illinois (at Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.)
23.  Colorado (vs. Oklahoma State on Friday in Boulder, Colo.)
24.  Missouri (vs. Arkansas on Saturday in Columbia, Mo.)
25.  Army (vs. UTSA on Saturday in West Point, N.Y.)

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Following a week of madness, let’s see who’s in.  The latest College Football Playoff rankings are set to be revealed right now.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  Stop me if you already heard this before.  Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State remained atop the latest CFP rankings.  Here’s the full Top 25.

1.  Oregon
2.  Ohio State
3.  Texas
4.  Penn State
5.  Notre Dame
6.  Miami (Fla.)
7.  Georgia
8.  Tennessee
9.  SMU
10.  Indiana
11.  Boise State
12.  Clemson
13.  Alabama
14.  Ole Miss
15.  South Carolina
16.  Arizona State
17.  Tulane
18.  Iowa State
19.  BYU
20.  Texas A&M
21.  Missouri
22.  UNLV
23.  Illinois
24.  Kansas State
25.  Colorado

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In case you are unfamiliar with this story, this player suffered a severe head injury a month ago, so please keep him in your thoughts and donate to his family if you can.  Alabama A&M said linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. “remains alive” after announcing earlier today that he had died.

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What a thriller tonight in Athens!  Nate Frazier punched it in to give No. 7 Georgia a 44-42 win against Georgia Tech in just the second eight-overtime game in FBS history.

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One of my favorite pictures on my phone came from two years ago with the block M flag planted into midfield at Ohio Stadium, so I guess some guys cannot let go of grudges or lose with dignity.  A brawl broke out on the field after Michigan players try to plant the team flag at midfield after a 13-10 upset over No. 2 Ohio State.

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If I had a nickel for every fight over a team flag today, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice.  A brawl broke out after NC State players tried to plant the team flag at Kenan Memorial Stadium after a 35-30 win over North Carolina.

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I guess flag fights are one of those things that come in threes.  Florida State head coach Mike Norvell snubbed a handshake from Florida head coach Billy Napier after the Gators planted a flag at midfield after a 31-11 win, causing a brawl.

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The craziness of Rivalry Week has left the new AP poll in shambles.  Blue bloods are dominating the Top 5 and Ohio State fell five spots to No. 7 and Miami (Fla.) fell eight spots to No. 14 after the Rivalry Week chaos.  Here’s the new Top 25 and what’s ahead for each team.

1.  Oregon (vs. CFP No. 4 Penn State on Saturday in Indianapolis)
2.  Texas (vs. CFP No. 7 Georgia on Saturday in Atlanta)
3.  Penn State (vs. CFP No. 1 Oregon on Saturday in Indianapolis)
4.  Notre Dame (TBA)
5.  Georgia (vs. CFP No. 3 Texas on Saturday in Atlanta)
6.  Tennessee (TBA)
7.  Ohio State (TBA)
8.  SMU (vs. CFP No. 12 Clemson on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C.)
9.  Indiana (TBA)
10.  Boise State (vs. CFP No. 22 UNLV on Friday in Boise, Idaho)
11.  Alabama (TBA)
12.  Arizona State (vs. CFP No. 18 Iowa State on Saturday in Arlington, Texas)
13.  South Carolina (TBA)
14.  Miami (Fla.) (TBA)
15.  Ole Miss (TBA)
16.  Iowa State (vs. CFP No. 16 Arizona State on Saturday in Arlington, Texas)
17.  BYU (TBA)
18.  Clemson (vs. CFP No. 9 SMU on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C.)
19.  UNLV (at CFP No. 11 Boise State on Friday in Boise, Idaho)
20.  Colorado (TBA)
21.  Illinois (TBA)
22.  Missouri (TBA)
23.  Syracuse (TBA)
24.  Army (vs. CFP No. 17 Tulane on Friday in West Point, N.Y.)
25.  Memphis (TBA)

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It is time again to see who is in position to make the cut.  The latest edition of the 2024 College Football Playoff rankings are set to be revealed right now.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  It is amazing how one upset can change the rankings.  Notre Dame joined Oregon, Texas and Penn State in the latest CFP rankings after a major shakeup.  Here is the full Top 25.

1.  Oregon
2.  Texas
3.  Penn State
4.  Notre Dame
5.  Georgia
6.  Ohio State
7.  Tennessee
8.  SMU
9.  Indiana
10.  Boise State
11.  Alabama
12.  Miami (Fla.)
13.  Ole Miss
14.  South Carolina
15.  Arizona State
16.  Iowa State
17.  Clemson
18.  BYU
19.  Missouri
20.  UNLV
21.  Illinois
22.  Syracuse
23.  Colorado
24.  Army
25.  Memphis

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If this happens, it will be surreal.  According to Inside Carolina, Bill Belichick interviewed with North Carolina officials about the school’s head-coaching job.

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Buy four quarters, get one free!  No. 5 Georgia and No. 2 Texas are tied, 16-16, in Atlanta with the SEC title and a College Football Playoff first-round bye on the line.  Overtime is starting now.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  What a thriller today in Atlanta!  Georgia upset Texas, 22-19, to claim the SEC title and a likely first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

UPDATE 2:  What a thriller tonight in Charlotte!  No. 17 Clemson upset No. 8 SMU, 34-31.  No. 1 Oregon beat No. 3 Penn State, 45-38.  Now, does the Mustangs’ loss open the door for Alabama?  How far will Texas and the Nittany Lions fall?  Here is Heather Dinich’s projected bracket.

No. 12 Clemson will play No. 5 Penn State with the winner playing No. 4 Arizona State.
No. 9 Tennessee will play No. 8 Ohio State with the winner playing No. 1 Oregon.
No. 11 SMU will play No. 6 Texas with the winner playing No. 3 Boise State.
No. 10 Indiana will play No. 7 Notre Dame with the winner playing No. 2 Georgia.

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Today is the day.  After a thrilling Championship Saturday, the 12-team College Football Playoff field and all 35 bowl games will be revealed.  Updates to come.

UPDATE:  We have to go through the AP poll one more time.  Georgia is up three spots to No. 2 and Arizona State jumped two spots to No. 10 after Championship Saturday.  Here’s the full Top 25.

1.  Oregon
2.  Georgia
3.  Notre Dame
4.  Texas
5.  Penn State
6.  Ohio State
7.  Tennessee
8.  Boise State
9.  Indiana
10.  Arizona State
11.  Alabama
12.  SMU
13.  Clemson
14.  South Carolina
15.  Miami (Fla.)
16.  Ole Miss
17.  BYU
18.  Iowa State
19.  Army
20.  Colorado
21.  Illinois
22.  Syracuse
23.  Missouri
24.  UNLV
25.  Memphis

UPDATE 2:  Now it is time to see who is in.  The first 12-team College Football Playoff field is set to be revealed now.

UPDATE 3:  It is finally here!  Here is the bracket after the first 12-team College Football Playoff field was revealed.

No. 12 Clemson will play No. 5 Texas in Austin, Texas, with the winner playing No. 4 Arizona State.
No. 9 Tennessee will play No. 8 Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, with the winner playing No. 1 Oregon.
No. 11 SMU will play No. 6 Penn State in State College, Pa., with the winner playing No. 3 Boise State.
No. 10 Indiana will play No. 7 Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., with the winner playing No. 2 Georgia.

UPDATE 4:  Mark your calendars!  The CFP first-round dates are set.  Indiana vs. Notre Dame will be played on Dec. 20, with the winner playing Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2025 in New Orleans.  SMU vs. Penn State will be played on Dec. 21 with the winner playing Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31 in Glendale, Ariz.  Clemson vs. Texas will be played on Dec. 21 with the winner playing Arizona State in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 1, 2025 in Atlanta.  Tennessee vs. Ohio State will be played on Dec. 21 with the winner playing Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2025 in Pasadena, Calif.

UPDATE 5:  The bowl schedule is all set.  Western Michigan will play South Alabama in the Salute to Veterans Bowl on Saturday in Montgomery, Ala.  Memphis will play West Virginia in the Frisco Bowl on Dec. 17 in Frisco, Texas.  James Madison will play Western Kentucky in the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 18 in Boca Raton, Fla.  California will play UNLV in the LA Bowl on Dec. 18 in Inglewood, Calif.  Georgia Southern will play Sam Houston in the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 19 in New Orleans.  Ohio will play Jacksonville State in the Cure Bowl on Dec. 20 in Orlando, Fla.  Tulane will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 20 in Tampa, Fla.  Coastal Carolina will play UTSA in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 23 in Conway, S.C.  Northern Illinois will play Fresno State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Dec. 23 in Boise, Idaho.  South Florida will play San Jose State in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 in Honolulu.  Pittsburgh will play Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Dec. 26 in Detroit.  Rutgers will play Kansas State in the Rate Bowl on Dec. 26 in Phoenix.  Arkansas State will play Bowling Green in the 68 Ventures Bowl on Dec. 26 in Mobile, Ala.  Oklahoma will play Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl on Dec. 27 in Fort Worth, Texas.  Georgia Tech will play Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 27 in Birmingham, Ala.  Texas Tech will play Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 27 in Memphis, Tenn.  Syracuse will play Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San Diego.  Texas A&M will play USC in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27 in Las Vegas.  North Carolina will play UConn in the Fenway Bowl on Dec. 28 in Boston.  Boston College will play Nebraska in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28 in New York.  Louisiana will play TCU in the New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 28 in Albuquerque, N.M.  Iowa State will play Miami (Fla.) in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 28 in Orlando, Fla.  Miami (Ohio) will play Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 28 in Tucson, Ariz.  East Carolina will play NC State in the Military Bowl on Dec. 28 in Annapolis, Md.  BYU will play Colorado in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 in San Antonio.  Marshall will play Army in the Independence Bowl on Dec. 28 in Shreveport, La.  Iowa will play Missouri in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nashville, Tenn.  Alabama will play Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31 in Tampa, Fla.  Louisville will play Washington in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31 in El Paso, Texas.  South Carolina will play Illinois in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31 in Orlando, Fla.  Baylor will play LSU in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 31 in Houston.  Duke will play Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl on Jan. 2, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla.  North Texas will play Texas State in the First Responder Bowl on Jan. 3, 2025 in Dallas.  Minnesota will play Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Jan. 3, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C.  Buffalo will play Liberty in the Bahamas Bowl on Jan. 4, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas.  The Fiesta Bowl winner will play the Sugar Bowl winner in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla.  The Peach Bowl winner will play the Rose Bowl winner in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.  The Cotton Bowl Classic winner will play the Orange Bowl winner in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 20, 2025 in Atlanta.