Michigan’s NCAA sanctions, 28-team CFP proposal and SMU’s Lashlee blasts ‘rigged’ FPI adjustment

On Thursday’s episode, we made our predictions for Michigan’s impending sanctions coming out of the Conor Stallions saga. On Friday, the verdict came in. Ross Dellenger may now also be…

A 12-team CFP system works. It doesn’t need a 16-team fix.

Dan WetzelJul 18, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. During college football’s Bowl Championship Series era,…

Kirby Smart say most SEC coaches favor 5+11 CFP model

ATLANTA — Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the SEC coaches haven’t reached a consensus in their support for a 16-team playoff model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions…

Wren Baker discusses format for future CFP

West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is generally in favor of more access and opportunity to the College Football Playoff. With various models being suggested for what the future of…

CFP 5+11 model gaining traction as leaders eye next steps

DESTIN, Fla. — A 16-team College Football Playoff model featuring the top five conference champions and 11 at-large teams is gaining traction following SEC spring meetings this week, but the…

Greg Sankey talks 5+11 CFP model with SEC coaches, rues timing

May 27, 2025, 08:34 PM ET DESTIN, Fla. — In a significant pivot from the highly publicized push for automatic qualifiers in the next iteration of the College Football Playoff,…

Boise State’s Spencer Danielson getting 5-year deal after CFP

Boise State has finalized a new contract for coach Spencer Danielson, sources said Tuesday, in the wake of leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoff in his first full…