Category: College Football Playoff National Championship

T.C.U., Confronting Georgia, Spirals on National Title Stage

The New York Times – Sports:
Georgia forced the Horned Frogs into plenty of bad plays. But T.C.U. showed unusual flaws compared with its previous games this season.
Georgia, With a Clear Rout, Shows Gap From Rest of College Football

The New York Times – Sports:
And as recruits flock to the Bulldogs, they can thank quarterback Stetson Bennett IV, whose first stint with the team came as a walk-on.
No Tailgating at College Football Championship Is Just One Difference From Bowls

The New York Times – Sports:
Fan tailgates aren’t allowed at the College Football Playoff title game. It’s just one sign of how the games have become more focused on TV.
All Glory to the Hypnotoad, TCU’s Meme Mascot

The New York Times – Sports:
Officially, the Texas Christian University mascot is the Horned Frog. But the team’s real hero is the Hypnotoad, a “Futurama” gag of mesmerizing power.
Georgia and Ohio State Know All About No. 4 Seeds Making Title Runs

The New York Times – Sports:
Top-seeded teams have been more likely to win College Football Playoff semifinals. But teams ranked fourth — including Ohio State in 2014 — have won just as many national titles.
Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State Are Playoff Semifinalists

The New York Times – Sports:
Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
Losses by T.C.U. and U.S.C. Leave Playoff Powers With Unappealing Choices

The New York Times – Sports:
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams in the 2024 season. But right now, it’s having trouble enough finding four worthy contenders.
Utah Injects Twist Into Playoff Race by Downing U.S.C. for Pac-12 Title

The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout, and gave new hope to teams like Ohio State and Alabama.
U.S.C., Backed by Its Big Name, Makes Case for National Title Run

The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California earned a trip to the Pac-12 Conference championship game with a rivalry win over U.C.L.A., giving it a chance to state its case for the College Football Playoff.