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American Conference deserves fair shot at College Football Playoff, commissioner says
Tim Pernetti said Friday he believes his conference has teams capable of competing in the 12-team playoff — which could get expanded to 16 — and winning the national championship.
Big Ten, SEC just can't agree on best College Football Playoff path
Both conferences are on board for further expansion from a 12-team format to 16 teams starting with the 2026 season, but they deviate from there — with self-interest at the center of it all. Imagine that.
Oregon's Dan Lanning backs College Football Playoff schedule with season ending Jan. 1
After his team was eliminated in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal Jan. 1 last season, Dan Lanning wants the layoff between playoff games shortened.
Gophers football: P.J. Fleck sets College Football Playoff as goal for 2025
Fleck said Wednesday at Big Ten football media days that the Gophers need to be “delusional” heading into the 2025 season. “It means no cap on the jar, no limitations, dreaming big,” he said at the Mandalay Bay Resort.
Illinois to the College Football Playoff? No, it's not too soon to talk about it
More so than ever, the playoff is the No. 1 topic in the sport. And for the first time in what feels like forever, the Illini have serious momentum, buzz and mojo.
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti 'open' to other College Football Playoff formats, but dug his heels in
The Big Ten commissioner has been outspoken in his belief when it comes to a new format for the College Football Playoff. And he has grounds to stand on with two straight titles.
Big Ten's College Football Playoff plan a recipe to make season worse, not better
The Big Ten wants to emphasize conference standings, prop up mediocre teams and insert play-in games. How does that improve college football's season?
Big Ten’s playoff plan is bad for college football — but great for Rutgers
Emptying the notebook from Big Ten Media Days here in a sweltering Sin City before the craps table completely empties my wallet ... 1. As one-man performances go on the Vegas Strip, the reviews for Tony Petitti’s attempt to explain his position on the proposed changes to the postseason playoff performance were not kind.
Big Ten commissioner doubles down on controversial plans for College Football Playoff changes
The CFP format has undergone plenty of change in the last 12 months but there are continued calls for adjustments to be made from those at the top of the college football standings
Big 12 Conference pokes fun at Big Ten commissioner's College Football Playoff ideas
Playoff expansion is a hot topic at conference media days and the Big 12 had something to say about Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti's thoughts.
2025 SEC college football projections, preview
Last we saw the SEC on the gridiron, it was underachieving dramatically. Well, sort of. SEC teams went 8-7 in bowl/playoff ...
Oregon's Dan Lanning seeks College Football Playoff schedule changes, favors Jan. 1 national championship
In summary, Lanning seeks fewer bye weeks (teams will again have two this season), a shorter break between the regular season ...
College football sleeper teams that can shake up the CFB Playoff race in 2025
After the historic expansion of the College Football Playoff to a dozen teams, the opportunity to win the national ...
Lincoln Riley talks USC/Notre Dame rivalry, takes stand on College Football Playoff format
The future of the College Football Playoffs are a major topic for anyone who cares about the sport. USC football coach ...
8-4 teams in the CFP? Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti explains vision for college football postseason
Petitti is advocating for a more 'NFL-style' playoff, where play-in games keep CFP hopes alive for more teams late into the ...
Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 21 Boise State
Ashton Jeanty may be gone, but the Broncos remain the favorite to win the Mountain West and make the College Football Playoff ...
SMU Coach Rhett Lashlee Calls for 16-Team College Football Playoff
SMU Coach Rhett Lashlee Calls for 16-Team College Football Playoff originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When it comes to the ...
Ohio State's Ryan Day backs Big Ten's College Football Playoff expansion proposal, harps on future scheduling
With talks of College Football Playoff expansion, a holding pattern continues formation between the Big Ten and other Power 4 ...