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Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up next
Read full article: Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up nextDominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed it
Read full article: Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed itPenn State and SMU head into the College Football Playoff with the weight of history on their shoulders.
Playoff QBs include a hometown recruit, a prep title rematch and some 1-year hired guns
Read full article: Playoff QBs include a hometown recruit, a prep title rematch and some 1-year hired gunsSMU's Kevin Jennings is the only quarterback starting for his hometown team in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it's 'snow' problem
Read full article: Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it's 'snow' problemBesides first-round games at on-campus sites, the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff also serves up something now for this postseason: cold-weather northern venues as opposed to bowl games in warm, sunny climates.
Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff
Read full article: Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football PlayoffSMU coach Rhett Lashlee took a moment while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff to address the ever-growing concern over the open transfer portal window.
Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission
Read full article: Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omissionCollege football’s conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field.
Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong schedule
Read full article: Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong scheduleThe College Football Playoff committee took wins over strength of schedule, taking SMU over Alabama for the final at-large spot in the field.
The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
Read full article: The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battleThe Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committee.
No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff
Read full article: No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoffThe ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.
Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over Tulane
Read full article: Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over TulaneKevin Jennings threw a touchdown pass and accounted for 266 yards from scrimmage in his first career start, Collin Rogers kicked four second-half field goals and No. 25 SMU beat No. 17 Tulane 26-14 on Saturday in the American Athletic Conference championship game.