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Here's why Notre Dame doesn't like the Big Ten's controversial College Football Playoff model
By far college football's most powerful independent program, Notre Dame has taken a side in the playoff debate.
Why Notre Dame objects to Big Ten's College Football Playoff format: Irish AD wants to 'earn it on the field'
Notre Dame stands to benefit from the new seeding overhaul set to begin in 2025. Previously, the Fighting Irish could earn, ...
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National college football writer calls Big Ten playoff plan 'absurd'
Tony Petitti's college football playoff plan is popular in his conference. But nationwide, it's finding little fervor.
Where Does USC Trojans' Football Schedule Rank Among Big Ten's Toughest?
Heading into their second season in the Big Ten, USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is among the college football coaches facing the most pressure in 2025.  USC wi ...
How the Big Ten rallied around a CFP plan the rest of college football isn’t sold on
Coaches and ADs were in lockstep with Tony Petitti’s vision for an access-based CFP field rather than one dependent upon a ...
Has The Big Ten Overtaken The SEC as The Most Dominant College Football Conference?
Colin Cowherd believes that the Big Ten is now the premier college football conference over the SEC headed into the 2025 ...
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Updated Big Ten Class of 2026 football rankings
Here is a look at the updated Big Ten football recruiting rankings for the Class of 2026 as things stand on August 1, ...
Surprising Big Ten Team Picked To Win National Championship Over Texas Longhorns
The Oregon Ducks reign as Big Ten Conference champions but football insiders are picking the Penn State Nittany Lions to win ...