The College Football Playoff bracket branches into New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with four games spread from Bourbon St. to Pasadena.

Ohio State had an early exit in the College Football Playoff with its loss to Miami in the quarterfinals. Here's how it can rebound in 2026.

Indiana also might have the best quarterback in the country. Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy for good reason and could be the first pick in the NFL Draft this spring. So that certainly brings some "sizzle" to the matchup for television purposes. Plus, you can always sell this as New Blood vs. Blue Blood.

Teams that receive a first-round bye are 1-7, with Indiana's Rose Bowl win over Alabama this year the only victory by a CFP top-four seed.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals saw a trio of recent national champions—Ohio State, Alabama and Georgia—dumped out of the postseason. Welcome to college football’s new normal.

After a thrilling win over No. 7 seed Texas A&M on Dec. 20, the Hurricanes were operating a high-level across the board against the Buckeyes. Meanwhile, Ohio State's offense looked out of rhythm in its first live action since the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 6.

Michael Irvin had a heartwarming message for Miami football star Rueben Bain Jr. after the Hurricanes beat Ohio State.