Why the worst part about the College Football Playoff can't be fixed

The worst part about the College Football Playoff cannot be fixed. Cannot be legislated away by changing the bracket format.
NCAA

No. 5 Oregon cruises past No. 12 James Madison in CFP first round

Follow along here for live updates, highlights, a preview and more from the College Football Playoff first round matchup ...
National Hockey League

Playoff Format

16 teams will qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The format is a set bracket that is largely division-based with wild cards. The top three teams in each division will make up the first 12 teams in ...

Oregon vs. James Madison CFP takeaways: Ducks dominate early, cruise toward Orange Bowl

That much was evident from kickoff in Oregon’s 51-34 win over No. 12 seed James Madison in the finale of the College Football ...
Fox Sports

2025 CFP Title Odds: Ohio State Favored With Quarterfinals Set

Here’s a look at the latest 2025 CFP odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Dec. 21. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports ...
NCAA

College Football Playoff bracket, schedule, scores, rankings

Here's the 2025-26 College Football Playoff bracket. No. 8 Oklahoma hosts No. 9 Alabama at 8 p.m. ET today, Friday, Dec. 19 in the first game of the CFP. BRACKET GAME: Make your picks in the College ...